Sci-fi fighter submarine

[trout]

When the pilot er captain gets in, is there a step or area of wear or walkway?
I am loving this sub.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Tell me if this boat pitches up every time you accelerate, please.

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[ffr2608]

It actually wants to dive. The is a lot more drag down low and I think that is the culprit. (Exact opposite of type 23)

As for the walkway, I may add more details after trimming is done.....

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[RCnut]

I love this....and want one :)

[Von Hilde]

Inverse diehedral, canard+Bernulli's prncipal=downforce forward. Takes less downward pitch to dive, more upward to surface. I showed my friend Ted your paint job. and told him to ask NSWC if we can paint this one

[ffr2608]

Had a great run today with final trim and all details added. Turning radius is about 2.5 feet and the planes are nice and responsive......The photos say it all.........

[greenman407]

Wonderful Sir! Take it out and stalk the Sealanes.

[redboat219]

You should add a periscope mast.

[ffr2608]

Thanks.......Still thinking about one mounted near the canopy.

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[Von Hilde]

The canopy is the periscope If you mount one it would have to be on top of the canopy. The 109 had a mirror in a little fairing to look behind almost like a tank hatch periscope, but facing rearwards. If you had one that retracted into the hull, would mean a second crewman. I think that would make a great personal watercraft if it were about 12 ft long. Like an underwater jet ski. You might want to grab a quick pattent on that concept using the model as a prototype. Shark Tank winner for sure.

[Albion]

Just need scuba and a dpv , loads of fun underwater.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thanks.......Still thinking about one mounted near the canopy.

D

Make it a snorkel, mounted just forward of the yellow band -- like the candy-pole painted induction mast on the DOLPHIN.

(I've promised myself to finish that DOLPHIN you so kindly provided the tooling for ... one of these days)



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[Von Hilde]

I think I will redo my rudders and planes attachment on the TypeA like that. Looks very similar to the Japanese design where you rivetted the fin tips that cover the hinge.