1/32 Parallel 7ft RC model build - Page 3

HunterICX · 06-15-09, 04:29 AM

what a beast it is for sure!

HunterICX

Syxx_Killer · 06-15-09, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by U812

Thanks Fish.

Worked all weekend. Got all the limber holes and drains drilled and filed out. What a pain.

Also got the business end done. Stern planes and rudders are in. M?ore during the week folks.

BTW the small VIIC is my Revell 1/72 RC converted boat. My very first. This will give you an idea just how big this model is.

Steve

I love the comparison pic! The 1/72 model isn't small by any means, but your big model really is BIG!

U812 · 06-21-09, 12:01 AM

A lot of filling sanding and drilling holes. Started adding weld lines. Still have a long way to go but the hull is restored. All the really messy back breaking work is done. Now I can just enjoying building the model.

If you look closely at the saddle tanks in the stern picture you can just make out the welds. This is done with dimensional fabric paint. I have a bunch more of that to do tomorrow.

The deck is installed in sections to allow me to access the various pressure hull openings. More on that later.

More to come.

Steve

U812 · 06-21-09, 12:02 AM

BTW I made the props from scratch. Lots of fun there!

Steve

U812 · 07-11-09, 10:25 PM

Getting close to being done but not yet. Still have a bunch of work to do on the inside next.

Steve

U812 · 07-11-09, 11:42 PM

Forgot this one.

Fish40 · 07-13-09, 06:42 AM

That looks fantastic!

Great job!

U812 · 07-15-09, 09:38 PM

Thanks!

Steve

Kapt Z · 07-17-09, 08:08 AM

Can't wait to see her in the water.

U812 · 07-17-09, 12:26 PM

I'm installing the engines now!

Steve

U812 · 08-17-09, 07:24 PM

Well she's been tested. All systems running. No leaks. Air tight. I have two different ballast systems. One to get her to decks awash and the other once at the surface draws air through a snorkel and into the ballast tank to get her up high.

Next, as soon as I can get help lifting it in and out of the water, will be trimming and pool trials. After all is running well I can move on to the electric torpedoes and the launching system.

Here's a couple of videos of her. Can't wait to go hunting.

u-168 · 08-18-09, 09:46 AM

Amazing that is huge nice work m8 you know what scale that thing is by the way nice work on the boat you will own the local pond or should i say sea that thing looks sea worthy

U-168

U812 · 03-07-10, 04:27 PM

Thanks U-168 She's 1/32nd. 7 ft. long and 30 pounds dry.

I finally tested and finished off the ballast system. Here's a video of the pool tests. Next I take her to the lake for a real patrol with the decks on!

Steve

Syxx_Killer · 03-07-10, 08:50 PM

Great video! That is one cool sub!

U812 · 03-08-10, 12:45 AM

Thanks a bunch!

Steve

06-15-09, 04:29 AM	#31
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08-18-09, 09:46 AM	#42
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06-21-09, 12:01 AM	#33
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A lot of filling sanding and drilling holes. Started adding weld lines. Still have a long way to go but the hull is restored. All the really messy back breaking work is done. Now I can just enjoying building the model. If you look closely at the saddle tanks in the stern picture you can just make out the welds. This is done with dimensional fabric paint. I have a bunch more of that to do tomorrow. The deck is installed in sections to allow me to access the various pressure hull openings. More on that later. More to come. Steve

06-21-09, 12:02 AM	#34
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BTW I made the props from scratch. Lots of fun there! Steve

07-11-09, 10:25 PM	#35
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Getting close to being done but not yet. Still have a bunch of work to do on the inside next. Steve

07-11-09, 11:42 PM	#36
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Forgot this one.

07-13-09, 06:42 AM	#37
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	That looks fantastic! Great job!

07-15-09, 09:38 PM	#38
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Steve

07-17-09, 08:08 AM	#39
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 906 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 0	Can't wait to see her in the water.

07-17-09, 12:26 PM	#40
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm installing the engines now! Steve

08-17-09, 07:24 PM	#41
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well she's been tested. All systems running. No leaks. Air tight. I have two different ballast systems. One to get her to decks awash and the other once at the surface draws air through a snorkel and into the ballast tank to get her up high. Next, as soon as I can get help lifting it in and out of the water, will be trimming and pool trials. After all is running well I can move on to the electric torpedoes and the launching system. Here's a couple of videos of her. Can't wait to go hunting.

03-07-10, 04:27 PM	#43
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks U-168 She's 1/32nd. 7 ft. long and 30 pounds dry. I finally tested and finished off the ballast system. Here's a video of the pool tests. Next I take her to the lake for a real patrol with the decks on! Steve

03-07-10, 08:50 PM	#44
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Great video! That is one cool sub!

03-08-10, 12:45 AM	#45
U812 Sparky Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LA Ca. Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks a bunch! Steve