USS SHARK SSN-591: Refit Log 2019-04-17 (1:48 DeBoer Skipjack)
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Yeah, it's the one Bob built for me and yeah, I tried to lower the stern and see if that would help response and it helped slightly but it still tends to swing to starboard a lot in comparison to port which is odd because in Bob's video, it worked perfectly.
The prop is not the stock one that DeBoer provided but is a four blade job Bob installed that he had in hand that is RH.
I was sailing it at the dam at Garner State Park which is only about 4 foot in depth and almost crystal clear with barely any current.
As big as she is, anything less than a pond or a lake is way too teeny....lol.
Love this boat, just gonna have to keep tweaking with her a bit till she behaves.Comment
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Yeah, it's the one Bob built for me and yeah, I tried to lower the stern and see if that would help response and it helped slightly but it still tends to swing to starboard a lot in comparison to port which is odd because in Bob's video, it worked perfectly.
The prop is not the stock one that DeBoer provided but is a four blade job Bob installed that he had in hand that is RH.
I was sailing it at the dam at Garner State Park which is only about 4 foot in depth and almost crystal clear with barely any current.
As big as she is, anything less than a pond or a lake is way too teeny....lol.
Love this boat, just gonna have to keep tweaking with her a bit till she behaves.
So she should walk to STBD, steering to Port, not the opposite as you described. Propeller walk
I took advantage of it on my MacGregor 26X, Bristol 29.9 and Pearson 323. Made all the difference. I still use the small boat handling skills on my model subs.
"Docking is fun!"
Sounds like you have an excellent running venue. Give us some video's!
BTW, Bob makes everything look perfect! (Compliment)
I've been tweaking this bi-otch for decades lolv/r "Sub" Ed
Silent Service "Cold War" Veteran (The good years!)
NEVER underestimate the power of a Sailor who served aboard a submarine.
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Duh, yeah, it's the five blade, not 4.....my bad.
She looked good when I took her out except for when I tried to turn to port and ended up switching between reverse and port because she kept moving to starboard.
Bad enough that was happening but then , wouldn't you know it, I started getting an audience at the worst possible time....lol.
Ah well, I'll try again soon with better results hopefully and video footage!Comment
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I really didn't notice anything but very predicable and stately performance from Jim's boat when I took her out for her maiden voyage. Turns to both starboard and port exhibited similar characteristics. I'm really picky about that kind of thing on the bench from a throw perspective, too, so I don't know that that's the case. Of course, she traveled a distance in the gentle hands of the shipping company, so anything could have happened in transit.
Here is the video link to your boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95akrfjVigI. If you check the 15:00 mark (ish) there is a good shot of her turning to port in semi-submerged trim. Nothings seems wonky...
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Duh, yeah, it's the five blade, not 4.....my bad.
She looked good when I took her out except for when I tried to turn to port and ended up switching between reverse and port because she kept moving to starboard.
Bad enough that was happening but then , wouldn't you know it, I started getting an audience at the worst possible time....lol.
Ah well, I'll try again soon with better results hopefully and video footage!
Oh....this was on the page before it! Ooooooohhhhh Myyyyyyyyyyy!! (ala George Takei) Nice legs.........
Back to your SHARK......
It would be interesting to see some video of the rudder being cycled back and forth from the stern with the boat on the hard.
Now you guys got me double-checking my work!
I really didn't notice anything but very predicable and stately performance from Jim's boat when I took her out for her maiden voyage. Turns to both starboard and port exhibited similar characteristics. I'm really picky about that kind of thing on the bench from a throw perspective, too, so I don't know that that's the case. Of course, she traveled a distance in the gentle hands of the shipping company, so anything could have happened in transit.
Here is the video link to your boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95akrfjVigI. If you check the 15:00 mark (ish) there is a good shot of her turning to port in semi-submerged trim. Nothings seems wonky...
Bob
FWIW, I personally unwrapped that 688 I got from you and you could not have done a better job covering the tail feathers on her! We saw what happened to the lower rudder and Port stern plane. I loathe shipping companies, UPS, FEDEX, USPS...all of them, gorilla's in a Samsonite commercial and protected by Unions. BTW, the conversion to Flight 2 688 is getting started. "Maybe" this year, certainly Spring 2020. Want to wrap up PROTEUS.v/r "Sub" Ed
Silent Service "Cold War" Veteran (The good years!)
NEVER underestimate the power of a Sailor who served aboard a submarine.
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Now you guys got me double-checking my work!
I really didn't notice anything but very predicable and stately performance from Jim's boat when I took her out for her maiden voyage. Turns to both starboard and port exhibited similar characteristics. I'm really picky about that kind of thing on the bench from a throw perspective, too, so I don't know that that's the case. Of course, she traveled a distance in the gentle hands of the shipping company, so anything could have happened in transit.
Here is the video link to your boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95akrfjVigI. If you check the 15:00 mark (ish) there is a good shot of her turning to port in semi-submerged trim. Nothings seems wonky...
Bob
Bob, you did awesome work on my boat, what's happening now is no reflection on you buddy.
Yeah, I did have to do some repairs when I got the boat that I didn't tell you about namely the starboard dive plane because of UPS slamming the box apparently.
I fixed the problem but then when I took her out is when I noticed this latest problem.
No worries Bob, you did an awesome job on my boat....this is just Murphy's law at work, or as I like to say (and quite often I might add) this is the "Corrales Curse" at work......lol.Last edited by firemanjim; 04-28-2019, 10:42 PM.Comment
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Dead men tell no tales...Comment
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Two very recent topics here at NDF's are based on her construction methods:
Right you are Bob Martin...
Diver Box questions w/answers
The rest I suggest forum searches, But to be honest, couldn't find my TOPICS specifically, I tried SSN-591, yields a lot more than just mine, or none at all.
I suggest crawling through the Builders and General topic forums for topics labeled "USS SHARK SSN-591: Refit Log..." or "USS SHARK SSN-591: Build Log..."
Here is my Google Photo Gallery, which you can browse through:
RC Subs: USS SHARK SSN-591 (1:48 Scale)
Finally, my clubs YouTube Channel with video's of her and plent of other "stuff":
ESMM/SubComLI Video's
If you haven't already, don't forget Bob Martin's YouTube Channel which contains excellent idea's for your upcoming build!
RCSubGuy
Particularly...
1:48 DeBoer Skipjack RC submarine
and this...
1:48 Skipjack Class RC Submarine - DeBoer Hulls
Later this coming spring I plan a detailed 6 Part walk through video of her, but this is what I have for now.v/r "Sub" Ed
Silent Service "Cold War" Veteran (The good years!)
NEVER underestimate the power of a Sailor who served aboard a submarine.
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