I am starting a static diving sub using the trumpeter kilo kit. I picked up one of the fitting kits from Nautilus Drydocks recently and have figured out most of the contents but have have a couple questions for those who have gone down this path before. I have read quite a few of the posts on building this boat but there is some information missing and since I am new to the static driving sub hobby I hope I can get some help on those answers. (So maybe this should be in the newbie section but oh well I can post progress here as I go along. )
1. In the contents of the fitting kit there is a part that I thought was some type of bearing cup. Upon review of the build logs and Dave's photos I now believe this is actually the wall and lower floor for the corrected escape hatch. First is this correct? and second does the new drilled hole go exactly where the old part was? I can use the existing positioning holes to center and drill for the corrected escape hatch or move it to a correct position?
2. Since the original cabal report links no longer work and I'm not sure there were formal instructions for the kilo conversion, Did the original builds have flood holes in the bottom section of the hull? I have to believe it did to work properly but it does not really show up in the photos I have been able to find Any recommendation on how many and where to position them?
1. In the contents of the fitting kit there is a part that I thought was some type of bearing cup. Upon review of the build logs and Dave's photos I now believe this is actually the wall and lower floor for the corrected escape hatch. First is this correct? and second does the new drilled hole go exactly where the old part was? I can use the existing positioning holes to center and drill for the corrected escape hatch or move it to a correct position?
2. Since the original cabal report links no longer work and I'm not sure there were formal instructions for the kilo conversion, Did the original builds have flood holes in the bottom section of the hull? I have to believe it did to work properly but it does not really show up in the photos I have been able to find Any recommendation on how many and where to position them?
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