jims Tyhpoon TK-208 build

[RCSubGuy]

Jim,

One thing at a time. There are things in life more pressing than submarines (GASP!!!). Prioritize what's important and you'll be just fine. We'd love to see you at the DiveTribe or at our YouTube Live events. You're welcome any time!

I'd love to see this project back on the bench. If you need any help, just let me know.


Bob

[deepseadiver]

Sorry for anyone that was watching this thread I have been having problems in life and with this covid 19. Does not help. I will get back to it . Anyone can always ask how things are I will be happy to let you know my status on wanting to get back to this build . Hi Bob maybe I will join your group so I can be part of your live YouTube to hang out learn something I always do watching your videos .

[RCSubGuy]

Standing by for updates!

[deepseadiver]

work on it but no pictures yet

[deepseadiver]

I may be getting one day a week to work on it finally .

[RCSubGuy]

Looking forward to updates, Jim! The missiles sound great. If you have time, more info would be appreciated by all, I'm sure!

[deepseadiver]

looks like during Christmas holidays i will have free time to work on my typhoon. The company I work for will be closed for one week so I plan to work on the sub 8 hours a day just like my job, I should get a lot of progress done. What's left to do is complete the conning tower, test the water tight container pressurize it and test it in in my neighbors pool, check for bubbles, fix all leaks . Then install the electrical components get everything working correctly. Then paint job which will have a lot of detail that's what makes the sub stand out, its always all about the detail. Once the submarine is complete I have a water pressurized rocket system I painstakingly worked on for 2 months with many trials, and failures, but finally succeeded made a water rocket witch gets filled with water, and pressurized air, using a small electric bike pump with 15 to 20 lbs to fill them then hand insert them into lunch tubes . A special release plug, using a metal, and rubber seal, which is activated by a servo, will lunch water missile, out of a fiberglass, tube I made. I can get it about 10 to 12 feet high no higher but it will look cool. I will need to cut out two missile hatches up on top, of submarine it's a good place to locate the lunching system . I will use a small servo, make it water proof, it will open and close the missile doors.That's my plans after I get the sub working perfect . All for now.

[reddevil]

You better tan nobody else can see how things work for you and if the results of your experiences fulfill your expectatives. Opinions are like asxxs and bellies: Everybody has a couple of them so, keep going and sharing. I've learned a lot in this forum and are using that for my models. The results depend only on my skills.

[deepseadiver]

well spoken words indeed. I see something I don't like yes going to ignore it . I'm a optimistic person I just cant let negative people push my buttons. I will be posting soon thanks for the vote of confidence you have in me much appreciated

Jim

[RCSubGuy]

Jim,


You'll often find what you look for. I, for one, am anxious to see more progress on this build and to see the boat in the water.

We've beaten this horse to death already. Post away, and if you come across something you don't like, ignore it and move on. The internet is full of people with opinions. You won't get away from that unless you hole up and stop reaching out. Rest assured, there are people interested in your work and willing to help. Decide for yourself if the chaff is worth it to you or not.


Bob

[deepseadiver]

Wanted to take a look here at drydocks see if anything is happening. checking up on comments . I don't see any waves depth charges torpedo's maybe I will continue the build its all about respect for each other nothing good to say then im sure you know what i will say. .

[The Boattrainman]

Compressed O ring again, same principle, different way to the same result, the only reliable long term solution in my view. Ditch Engel's hose solution.........!



Rob

[deepseadiver]

Bob just plumping parts you get from home depot ? I can see the rubber oring will last longer then the tubing as you mentioned I have those parts in my garage just sitting. I should put them to work. Question long does the clear tubing usually last in your opinion

Jim

[RCSubGuy]

Brass plumbing compression fittings. Scrap the brass insert, add two o-rings and you're done...

[deepseadiver]

Jim,

I've built three subs using the Engel Piston tanks, two detailed on this site.

On both occasions I used simple small nitrile O rings and shaft collars to form a seal on both ends of the prop shaft. Here is the outer hull end of a 4mm prop shaft..........










The Boattrainman

Im impressed o ring just tight enough to keep the water out but not to strained the motor this gives me great ideas for future builds just brilliant I say

thanks
Jim