OTW NACKEN BUILD THREAD HMS Neptun

[ffr2608]

With a boat this size, trimming is really easy. I think I took the shot before everything settled. I love having the ability to go full negative with the tube. I use the ATV in the radio to make adjustments. One click on the ATV button, the piston moves about 1/16". My range is almost decks awash to sitting on the bottom. At surface trim, I can adjust about 1/2" up or down the waterline. Pretty slick.





D

[greenman407]

Nice! I especially like the detail on the top of the sail. Its also really handy to have that much control over your diving, even with no forward motion.

[ffr2608]

Base black paint is fully cured and dull coated. Got the vinyl masks made for the torpedo door rings and demarcation lines. (no numbers) Tomorrow, I will start the hull color plating with 4 or 5 different shades of black like the conning tower. This is also a great way to touch up flaws or scratches on the main color. After that cures, I will strike the waterline and add some light marine growth. Plan is to run her at Cerritos Regional park this Sunday.

[ffr2608]

S T E P A W A Y F R O M T H E A I R B R U S H ! !


Got the waterline scum on the hull and finished up the white and orange details. The green is very subtle but I wanted to see If I could actually stop when I should with the weathering.

Things left to do:

dry brushing flood vents, waterline touch up
zincs around propeller
install linkages and prop

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Oh, man!

It's official: I hate you!

Less is more.

M

[SSBN659]

Nice looking model. I particularly like your torpedo tube ring masks but how did you secure the center circle of the masks?

"Will" Rogers
SSBN659

[ffr2608]

Thanks, That is held in place with a transfer sheet. Like all vinyl decals.

[ffr2608]

FINISHED!
Got the zincs on, final waterline treatment and the flat clear sprayed out. Sea trials are tomorrow at Cerritos Regional park.

[Peter W]

Darrin that is a stunning looking sub, I love the finish looks perfect.

Peter

[ffr2608]

Ran the boat 3 times today. After some adjustments with Will, I am at about 95% trimmed. Did a few adjustments at home and couldn't be happier. It was really bright and hot today so the iphone shots are a bit hot. May get some better shots later today. Boat ran very well for the first time out. Second shot almost looks real.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Excellent!

What's actuating your scope?

M

[greenman407]

Wow! That boat is a HUNK! Congratulations.

[ffr2608]

Dave, slide in by hand. K.I.S.S. My club has a big issue with runaway boats, bad drivers and several Tupperware go fasts. The scopes have a 1/2 razor cut in them so they break off when there is a collision. It's going to happen soon.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Scope with a crumple-zone. Hey! .... you some kind of car engineer or something??

Yupe, better to have that scope fail rather than the sail

M

[ffr2608]

Yep, I cast up the tips to slide into standard alum. tubing. I have 3 backups for now. (all different lengths)

D