OTW NACKEN BUILD THREAD HMS Neptun

[ffr2608]

Got the hull pinned today and did a quick block-in to see where the seam is. Not a bad start. I still need to fabricate the hold down locations so it does not shift while sanding.

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[ffr2608]

Blocking out the hull seam and filling the minor imperfections. Still needs some tuning and then its on to the hull details. I like seeing it in a darker color. I can see the imperfections and details better in the dark red over primer gray.


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[ffr2608]

Started the subs tail bearing. 60# renn first, then an 1/8" sheet of G10. Inside is a recess for the oilite bushing and a nylon washer. Makes for a nice fit. Will be bonded to the rear of the hull with acrylic adhesive.

[ffr2608]

Turned a quick bearing carrier for the front of the shaft. Alignment after the tube is done.

[ffr2608]

Getting the boat ready for the West Coast Sub Run. Prop hub is bonded and so is the front bearing block. Wanted to have everything in 1 color for display. Another shot of the monster prop.

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[ffr2608]

Just turned a tube for the piston tank rod. Used PVC from the home store. Very fun to machine this stuff.

[greenman407]

Heres the top of the sail of the RSS Archer. Maybe that will help.

[greenman407]

A little closer, its starting to lose clarity.

[ffr2608]

Thanks for the photos. I love the below waterline color.....

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[ffr2608]

Got some paint on the tower today. Did a few black variations based on photos. Also painted the lettering using vinyl decals for paint masks. Worked really well.
The 3 crowns roundel is now only yellow but the blue will be painted on after everything fully dries.
You can also see some details at the nose of the sail. Interesting add on parts and a light blue funnel thingy.

[roedj]

Absolutely wonderful build.
Please explain how that decal paint mask technique works.

Dan

[ffr2608]

Use a vinyl decal cutter and make the masks instead of the actual decal. Then, airbrush the color and remove the mask.
I will take some pics for the second color tonight. Everything is dry.

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[ffr2608]

Just got the blue on the insignia. I'm really happy with the results. This is all paint. No stickers and the lines are just as crisp. About 6 hours work just for the lettering and insignia. Also added the darker black which I believe is some sort of sealant. This is a photo from 1984 and shows the sub ready for a repaint which is how I am going to model mine. The colors are subtle on camera but look nice outside.

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[ffr2608]

Getting glitching on my servos. How would I add capacitors to this motor?


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[trout]

Darrin,
I do not know for sure so please take it with a grain of salt. It might be possible to take the end off, there appears to be tabs. If not, you could possibly split the wires enough to solder the caps in there. Then twist to the motor casing. See crayon drawing. One of the electronic gurus can tell me I am all wrong.

Then there is also a ferrite bead or core that can be used to suppress noise.

Peace,
Tom