ARH wrote:DeadByCheese wrote:Is it possible to scratchbuild a submarine?
You can scratch build a hull just like I am building the MOFFETT, you just have to split the hull and put in seals to stop water coming in, also small bolts or screws to fasten it together.
ARH is right. You have to stop the water from comming. A pressure hull is needed. The outter "body" can let water in but the pressure hull were all you electronics are house has to remain dry. A stuffing box or prop tube (what ever you choose to call it,) is needed. Skip Assay's Sub Tech is were to look for parts. Here is the link:
http://www.rcboats.com This link may not work because Skip is moving to the UK. Many call Skip the father of RC Submarining. I personally have one of his 1/60 USS Albacore kits (parts missing because I lost them.) Great quality kits.. Awsume ballast "t" tube that uses a check valve. You can get thumb screws to seal a water tight cylander (WTC) from them. Or you can find them from McMaster Carr.
Try this if Sub Techs site is down:
http://www.mikessubworks.com/page1.html Sales for Sub Tech here in the US can be found here now.
You might want to look at Dave Merrimans D & E Miniatures:
http://www.vabiz.com/d&e/ Dave is a very skilled modeller that was commissioned to do the Red October and the Akula for "Hunt For The Red October" movie. He can also be credited for the submarines shown in "Crimson Tide." Masterfull workmanship. If you look at the pictures on this site it will give you an idea of how things work and are made.
Maybe in the future after Im done with my Millport project Ill find a Hardinge HNC lathe to CNC retro fit for sub hulls...........MAYBE. Right now the mill is on the top of my list. Then I will decide if making hulls to sell is worth my time and expense.
You know a 1/96 Oklahoma hull is going to be produced using the mill.
No suprise there.
TommyL.
[quote="ARH"][quote="DeadByCheese"]Is it possible to scratchbuild a submarine?[/quote]
You can scratch build a hull just like I am building the MOFFETT, you just have to split the hull and put in seals to stop water coming in, also small bolts or screws to fasten it together. :wave_1: :wave_1:[/quote]
ARH is right. You have to stop the water from comming. A pressure hull is needed. The outter "body" can let water in but the pressure hull were all you electronics are house has to remain dry. A stuffing box or prop tube (what ever you choose to call it,) is needed. Skip Assay's Sub Tech is were to look for parts. Here is the link: http://www.rcboats.com This link may not work because Skip is moving to the UK. Many call Skip the father of RC Submarining. I personally have one of his 1/60 USS Albacore kits (parts missing because I lost them.) Great quality kits.. Awsume ballast "t" tube that uses a check valve. You can get thumb screws to seal a water tight cylander (WTC) from them. Or you can find them from McMaster Carr.
Try this if Sub Techs site is down: http://www.mikessubworks.com/page1.html Sales for Sub Tech here in the US can be found here now.
You might want to look at Dave Merrimans D & E Miniatures: http://www.vabiz.com/d&e/ Dave is a very skilled modeller that was commissioned to do the Red October and the Akula for "Hunt For The Red October" movie. He can also be credited for the submarines shown in "Crimson Tide." Masterfull workmanship. If you look at the pictures on this site it will give you an idea of how things work and are made.
Maybe in the future after Im done with my Millport project Ill find a Hardinge HNC lathe to CNC retro fit for sub hulls...........MAYBE. Right now the mill is on the top of my list. Then I will decide if making hulls to sell is worth my time and expense.
You know a 1/96 Oklahoma hull is going to be produced using the mill. :lol_1: No suprise there.
TommyL.