HMS Astute 1/144 conversion

[bassplayer1]

I started this little gem just for a brake. So far so good !

[redboat219]

Hi Bassplayer.
What ballast system will you be using? Also how did you separate the rear dive planes?

[bassplayer1]

Hi Bassplayer.
What ballast system will you be using? Also how did you separate the rear dive planes?

Hi, peristaltic pump and a bladder. Sharp razor blade.

[redboat219]

Thank you.

[biggsgolf]

What size SD are you using? Its looking good!

[bassplayer1]

What size SD are you using? Its looking good!

58mm OD by 360mm length

[biggsgolf]

Thanks! Looking forward to your build!

[redboat219]

Not much annular space around the WTC for foam or weights.

[bassplayer1]

Not much annular space around the WTC for foam or weights.

I have about 6mm and enough room in bow and stern, see how it goes.

[bassplayer1]

Just finished, charging the batteries and I'll do some test tomorrow.

[bassplayer1]

Some progress. Here is some photos and a video.

https://youtu.be/itlHU7m3Lww

[redboat219]

Looking good Bassplayer.

Did you use the kit's pumpjet propulsor or did you fabricate a new one?


Regarding your WTC, I see you used bellows for your control shafts but how did you seal your motor shaft?

[bassplayer1]

Thanks, I used the kit's propulsor,works fine! For the motor shaft I used grese, no problem so far. The reason being I can't find a cup seal of 3mm ID down here.

[redboat219]

Bassplayer, any videos or photos of the shakedown cruise?

[bassplayer1]

She is trimmed, seats nicely surfaced and submerged but I have a problem with the pump. The stupid thing sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't ! I ordered a new one and see how it goes !