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Hello everyone !

First of all, I will notice you that you can follow my building thread from the start here on TK-17's Captain log :HereAnd here for recent input : http://www.scalesub.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=37

I'm apologize about my bad english, Still a froggies after all, and I will try to keep you inform about my TK-17's project in futur, here and on Scalesub forum with english subtitle when it need the most.

When I started this project, wooow 2007, I wish to achieved the most accurate models from Engels Kit inspire by Ramesh work on TK-20. This was a long road to gather informations, pictures materials, and a lot of headache to proceed proper modifications without compromise integrity of the hull. I wish to thank Wayne of course, Ramesh and some friends to support me during this years !

Actually, I almost finish the hard part of this achievment. I still need to add a lot of details like tiny grid, doors on the hull and finishing to get a smooth surface for painting. Recently I've detected some leaks who need my attention, no big deal but time waste. I need also add some lead ballast to get proper waterline (upper waterline) and then she will put to see this summer if I have time to complete last structurals modifications. Final painting will be come later I think !

I also barely finish the new vectorised plan for TK-17. And then I will work on TK-208 after her recent 941UM refit (bulava modification etc...). Recently I have new information about TK-17 and I'm still perplexe about what I've learn. I'm waiting pictures to confirm, and will discuss about this later.



I have no plan yet for "batch two" TK-12, TK-13 and TK-202

Here is some pictures extract from captain's log :

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I will do a "resumé" for you about differences and modifications

1- Conning tower :








2- Castor Tail

This modification is 100% accurate for TK-208 and TK-20, I've dry photo of this part. Recently I've doubt for TK-17 so perhaps I do wrong when I modify this part... I'm waiting to find TK-17 on dry dock to confirm :




3- Port and starbord towed sonar array








4- Rudders









5- Reactor cooling inlets










6- Housing Tactical Communication buoys








7- Escape pod location and details








8- A lot of other details









9- Other details








10 - Technics













Engel's modify and create "tech Carrier" for WTC after I've done modification on bow plane servo, so a part of this work is no need now. I'm still have to do some details and etching on missile deck





Safety rail on TK-17 are different that I've done but modify them should compromise hull integrity.



So, basically all modification I've done on Engel's hull

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Wouuv

One of the (actually the best so far) best submarines I have ever seen in this forum. Lots of detail and effort

Hi Wis the submarine project is very good
have more pictures?
perfect

Indeed that project isn't finish, I've still many details to add, I will keep this post update when I've add more significant things on it.

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Meanwhile I'm working on Sovremenny, TK-17 is still in drydock for enhancement and fitting...




Improve detail below waterline...



And more dive test...

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Some recent updates...

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