I thought this was kind of neat how it worked out and shows somewhat of a before and after of the stern tube hull modification.
Here is the Arkmodel stern tube piece that glues into the back of the hull. I’ve only lightly sanded the I.D. to make it a consistent .500” diameter from end to end.
The cutter I made to modify the hull fits nicely into it.
Here is how the original Arkmodel part lays in the hull with the stern tube assembly in place.
Another view from the outside. The original part still fits the hull like it did before the modification. This photo also provides a before and after visual of what material was removed from the hull. Time to cut and remove the wall of the original part!
Kind of cool how that worked out huh? The original Arkmodel part will still need to be modified to allow the muzzle door to swing open but I think I will end up using most of the original part to complete this area of the hull later.
Nick
Here is the Arkmodel stern tube piece that glues into the back of the hull. I’ve only lightly sanded the I.D. to make it a consistent .500” diameter from end to end.
The cutter I made to modify the hull fits nicely into it.
Here is how the original Arkmodel part lays in the hull with the stern tube assembly in place.
Another view from the outside. The original part still fits the hull like it did before the modification. This photo also provides a before and after visual of what material was removed from the hull. Time to cut and remove the wall of the original part!
Kind of cool how that worked out huh? The original Arkmodel part will still need to be modified to allow the muzzle door to swing open but I think I will end up using most of the original part to complete this area of the hull later.
Nick
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