today's work

[JHapprich]

Uhh ohh a laser. Evil evil, Mr.Bond!

[redboat219]

Just need to put a freakin laser beam on top of it's head.

[rwtdiver]

Hell. Grab a tube of the stuff from any box-store, harbor freight, or automotive parts dealer.

David

David,

I found this on Amazon, and I will have this PM.

Amazon.com: Permatex 81158 Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 3 oz. Tube, Pack of 1 : Automotive

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat

Just for you David.

https://youtu.be/6NE8D-e1Ows

Just about got this shark done. Needs some more trim work. Getting it just right is really time consuming, back and forth weight here foam there. Just about there.

Thanks again David!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thank you, David,

I just knew, if there was an answer you would have it. I have ordered the RTV sealant and will apply as per your instructions, and I will keep you posted as to the results.

Thanks again David....

Rob
Firemen can stand the heat."

Hell. Grab a tube of the stuff from any box-store, harbor freight, or automotive parts dealer.

David

[rwtdiver]

Thank you, David,

I just knew, if there was an answer you would have it. I have ordered the RTV sealant and will apply as per your instructions, and I will keep you posted as to the results.

Thanks again David....

Rob
Firemen can stand the heat."

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

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Damned right, you plebs!

[redboat219]

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[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Hi David,

I have a question I am sure you can help me with. I did not want to open up a whole new blog for just this question.





The photos show the electronics box that I am using on my Shark Build. I am experiencing a leak and I have found the source. Were the 6 wire cable comes through the connector I see water coming through the casement around the wires. I know we have talked about this on Dive Tribe a few times and that it is possible for water to penetrate through this type of wiring situation.

My question to you! Is there a type of sealer that can be put on the cable and the silicone wires coming out of the of cable to stop the water penetration? Or is there a better answer to solve this problem that you might suggest?

I really appreciate your help and any suggestions you could offer up. I did not want to slap a bunch of silicon on the wires until I asked you.

Thanks, David,

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

No problem posting here. I don't give much of a damn about forum etiquette, other than good, solid information is exchanged between us. This thread is not sacred; it's a catch-all as far as I'm concerned. How other members feel about the threads/topics they author are used... ask them.

As I understand it, you're getting water in 'around' the various wires bundled in the grommet, not 'in' the individual wires (water seeping in between conductor and insulator).

Here' what you do:

On the wet side of the grommet pinching the wire bundle together, slather an ugly pile of RTV gasket-maker/adhesive, and pull a vacuum within the water tight box. This will pull the RTV into the little voids that were the pathways of water into your box. Break the vacuum and wipe away the excess RTV from the wet side of the box. Give the thing a day for the RTV to cure hard. Test. Will the box now hold a slight vacuum?

Go forth and sin no more!

David
Forum Moderator (what the **** was Bob thinking when he made that happen?!!)

[rwtdiver]

Hi David,

I have a question I am sure you can help me with. I did not want to open up a whole new blog for just this question.





The photos show the electronics box that I am using on my Shark Build. I am experiencing a leak and I have found the source. Were the 6 wire cable comes through the connector I see water coming through the casement around the wires. I know we have talked about this on Dive Tribe a few times and that it is possible for water to penetrate through this type of wiring situation.

My question to you! Is there a type of sealer that can be put on the cable and the silicone wires coming out of the of cable to stop the water penetration? Or is there a better answer to solve this problem that you might suggest?

I really appreciate your help and any suggestions you could offer up. I did not want to slap a bunch of silicon on the wires until I asked you.

Thanks, David,

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

REBUILDING BILL'S SUBDRIVER

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

https://youtu.be/qJ4BHM9CgGU?si=c10ms_0wzwUGJ-93

Ah...............

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

This was yours? I remember seeing this in a magazine, an RC Batsub made from a Holland class hull.

Yes, It was a god-awful, short-lived,GRP hull kit offered by some outfit back in the early 90's. If I remember correctly, I won it at a SubCommittee sponsored all-submarine model run at the Officers lake, submarine base, Groton, Connecticut.

Ellie and I had been associated with Jerry Harrel, AKA Doctor Madblood, who was a TV personality who had a long running gig at one of the stations doing a monster movie intro show.

https://youtu.be/my5DVTz8a_A

Anyway...

... Jerry asked Ellie and me to consider rigging a miniature submarine for a spoof of the movie, Fantastic Voyage. I broke out that awful HOLLAND kit -- previously bashed to look like a kid's idea of, THE BAT-SUB -- and out fitted it with manipulator claws.

Long story short: Ellie operated the claws via green handles (we shot the scenes via 'green screen' to mask and pull in background plates) as I r/c'ed the lights, rudder and propeller.

The closing scene is a cameo of me *****ing that I was taking the miniature back home because the good Doctor failed to pay us. Much good fun with a fun bunch of station guys doing fun stuff, after working hours. We shot live-to-tape. Goofs and all. Otherwise, serious professional people being silly.

https://youtu.be/my5DVTz8a_A

[redboat219]

This was yours? I remember seeing this in a magazine, an RC Batsub made from a Holland class hull.

[redboat219]

https://youtu.be/qJ4BHM9CgGU?si=c10ms_0wzwUGJ-93