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Bob, known as the RCSubGuy (@rcsubguy), is a US-based builder who runs a channel about remote-controlled submarines. With about 52,400 subscribers and median views near 4,700, he posts roughly one video a week and is booked at $150 to $250 per sponsored video, his featured long-form videos are the main draw.

Why brands book RCSubGuy

A niche hobby audience with strong engagement on RC submarine builds

  • Median views of about 4,700 per video across the last 30 uploads.
  • Top video reached 53,499 views, showing reach beyond the core subscriber base.
  • Weekly uploads with a like rate of about 2.1 percent signal an engaged viewership.
Best forhobby tools and model kitsmarine and outdoor geartech and electronics accessories
Watch forAudience is very narrow; sponsored reach depends on the RC submarine community.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests70%
Technology & Computing20%
Business & Finance10%
Formats
build walkthrough, product overview, workshop update, customer build showcase
Tone
technical, enthusiastic
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
8 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement2.2%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to set up and operate an RC submarinewhich kit or model is worth buyinghow to fix leaks or waterproofing problems
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
RC submarine kits and ready-to-run models
Affiliate links
Yes

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; channel links to its own store, rc-submarine.com, from video descriptions.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Content is hobby model building with no flagged themes; one title, 'My submarine exploded!', is a mild mishap rather than a safety concern.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube52k4.7k22

Benchmark score: 44 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers11 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days22 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform10 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

Hey, I’m the RC Sub Guy! This channel is dedicated to the hobby of RC subs (remote-controlled submarines). Whether you’re a beginner just getting started or a long-time veteran in the hobby, we’ve got something for everyone! Check out our playlists on the home page to get started. It was back in 1999 when I first got it in my head that an RC submarine would be a pretty cool thing to have. Newly married and with no money, I was (thankfully) forced to learn the ins and outs of scratchbuilding nearly everything for my very first RC submarine, a 32nd scale Disney Nautilus. From there, I slowl
RCSubGuy's own profile description on YouTube

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About RCSubGuy

Bob, known as the RCSubGuy on YouTube (@rcsubguy), is a US-based creator who makes long-form videos about remote-controlled submarines. His channel covers scratchbuilding, kit assembly, ready-to-run testing, and detailed overviews of scale models, with most videos running between 8 and 25 minutes. He also sells RC submarines and related guides through his own store, and his channel description says his business grew out of scratchbuilding a Disney Nautilus in 1999.

The channel has about 52,400 subscribers and roughly 14.9 million lifetime views across 893 videos. Median views per video sit near 4,700, and he has uploaded about one video a week over the past year. Audience estimates are based on channel content and are not verified; the core viewers are likely hobbyist builders, mostly men and mostly in the US.

Brands looking to reach model-building and RC hobbyists can book him for sponsored integrations. Based on median views, a sponsored video is priced at $150 to $250, which works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads.

Written from RCSubGuy's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. RCSubGuy can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about RCSubGuy

How much does the RCSubGuy charge for a sponsored video?

Based on median views of about 4,700 on long-form videos, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. That works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, versus $10 to $30 for typical paid ads.

What does the RCSubGuy post about on YouTube?

He posts about remote-controlled submarines, including kit builds, scratchbuilt models, ready-to-run tests, and in-depth overviews of scale submarines like the Disney Nautilus and German Type XXIII.

How do I contact the RCSubGuy for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.