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I think it's been about two years since I 'finished' the Skipjack. And I'm still working on it and getting it to be 'perfect'. David helped me by replacing a cracked cylinder and the safety float valve. Now so far no water intrusion. Over the winter I will be improving the trim so I'm ready for Groton in 24.
The following should not need to be done but I did anyway in order to protect the BLM and AD2 since they are in a vulnerable spot being under push rod penetrations in the bulkhead.
I save the smooth sections of the acetate containers that spinach comes it. I has been useful for cutting tape when I made masks for the Skipjack. You can cut the tape with scoring thru the acetate. It takes quite a bit of pressure to cut thru it. I try to remove the sticky labels so I have a complete clear sheet. Goo Gone works.
To protect the BLM and AD2 I cut a section to approximate size. I scored the acetate with 1-2 passes of the blade which allowed bends to be created. Those bends are strong, unlike what styrene would do. I also created tabs that folded around so corners can be glued with CA creating a sturdy box.
Once it was glued, and a little more trimming, it fits nicely in position to protect the electronics from any possible drips. And it's clear so you can still see the status LED's.
A for 'what it's worth'. Probably has other uses as well.
The following should not need to be done but I did anyway in order to protect the BLM and AD2 since they are in a vulnerable spot being under push rod penetrations in the bulkhead.
I save the smooth sections of the acetate containers that spinach comes it. I has been useful for cutting tape when I made masks for the Skipjack. You can cut the tape with scoring thru the acetate. It takes quite a bit of pressure to cut thru it. I try to remove the sticky labels so I have a complete clear sheet. Goo Gone works.
To protect the BLM and AD2 I cut a section to approximate size. I scored the acetate with 1-2 passes of the blade which allowed bends to be created. Those bends are strong, unlike what styrene would do. I also created tabs that folded around so corners can be glued with CA creating a sturdy box.
Once it was glued, and a little more trimming, it fits nicely in position to protect the electronics from any possible drips. And it's clear so you can still see the status LED's.
A for 'what it's worth'. Probably has other uses as well.
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