Akula ii sea trials

[reddevil]

First, a picture about how she sits inwater woth empty tank. Weathering looks more realistic in daylight than under flash



Tried to post a video, but are not able to upload it on YOUTUBE. it is a short one, and only with a surfaced run, because have only two hands, you see: the trnasmitter, camera, camera screen, rudder, throtlle, walls of the pond...

[greenman407]

Nice Job Dude! Sometimes the video thing is a pain.

[reddevil]

SOme pictures in the dry dock while preparing a new patrol for tomorrow. Weather forecast is good for tomorrow, so will try to take some video. I've improved trimming during former runs and now are able to keep periscope depth at low speed pretty good. Trimming is not necessary, it's indispensable. I've done some scuppers in the crows nest; otherwise, it remains full of water when surfaced. And about the emblems, I bought them at Moscow a couple of years ago. Also have an original "tchapka" (the leather hat) with emblem, but I don't dare to go to the pond wearing it.

[greenman407]

Really, really nice! I like all the detail on the bridge and down the hull. Look forward to seing the videos reddevil. Happy sailing.

[trout]

reddevil,
Look forward to seeing it in action! I must agree with greenman407, really nice sub!
Peace,
Tom

[oztruck]

Looks great, job well done. Keep up the good work. I too am looking forward to the video.

Cheers Chris

[reddevil]

Well, finally I trapped a fellow at the pond last Sunday and got some shots. Awfull camera and awfull images, but I think that you can see it running. As I have two left hands for the internet and so on, forgot to copy YOU TUBE link for the video. Let's try this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nx0...eaAUAAAAAAAAAA

[trout]

What a beauty..... that is something to be proud about!

[oztruck]

You can be proud of what you have built. It looks great and is a VERY fine runner. Well done.

[reddevil]

A new patrol and some pictures about. Hope you like them.

[greenman407]

Nice, you should be proud. Now you need five or six more. Lets see....you need to do a SIERRA, ECHO,VICTOR. NAUTILUS, Type 21 Wilhelm Bauer.................................

[reddevil]

Well, that day were targets for a complete wolfpack like you describe. You can see. On the other picture I specialyy like the bow wave. On the other hand, I had problem with my VII C, which is now at drydock. And are also trying to refurbish my 1/144 SEAWOLF. I think that it's a good sub fleet. But thinking in another sub (If the one who rules allows it. Read my wife), I'm thinking in a british one. I also have to look for space at the base (my workshop), cause it's quite crowdy.

[Peter W]

Jealous Juan............very jealous.

Peter

P.s. does look good though.