Russian Alfa Class
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Originally posted by rwtdiver
No apologies required, sir! I am having this same brain dump as well, and that is why I am on the yellow legal pad now! Geez, it's crap getting old!!!
OH, and what was the first?? I think mine is missing!!!
Rob (not Ron)
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Time to get back on tract!
I have the new stern section printed out, and the top rudder section cut away in order to give more room for the installation of rudders and dive plains linkage systems.
As per the photo you see the new brass sleeves cut and ready to install. This will be coming tomorrow. Right after I unpack my new Arkmodel 1:48 scale German type Vll submarine kit, and the new 80 mm WTC that I will be using to power this sub. This is the new sub and WTC that I ordered from Bob (Nautilus Drydocks) Can't wait!!
Just got word, UPS said I have to wait until tomorrow, Wednesday!!! Weather issues! Another sleepless night!! :-))
Rob
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OK! I got it!
I have managed to get more done on my third attempt on the Alfa stern section.
Photo above shows the bushing installed.
This photo shows the bushing cut to size and glued in. Also, pre-installed shafts to make sure they fit properly and move cleanly with no binding. Now comes the control surface fittings, prior to the dreaded shat glue up!!
Rob
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Update on the Alfa Stern!
The linkages and the control surfaces (rudders and dive planes) work great! The Vaseline trick worked! Now will come the propulsion shaft and pro install.
SIDE NOTE: My Arkmodel 1:48 German Vll arrived today, along with the 80 mm WTC! I purchased it from Bob (Nautilus Drydocks) My plan is to start a build blog on the Nautilus Drydocks forum. I realize there are a few builds of this boat, but I feel it's best to keep them separate because we all have different build styles. My build will not be complicated in the least, but I will be doing a weathering paint scheme on this boat, and it will be in line with the video that Bob has out on how he accomplished his.
Rob
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Common you guys!! I think enough is enough! I would really like to see us get back to building submarines! If we are trying to get more people involved with this hobby, I do not think this is really the way to do it! If this post PO'S some of you, so be it!!
Rob
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I am now getting ready to install a screw (propeller) shaft!
The shaft itself back to the WTC will be 1/8" dia. I cut a brass sleeve that fits inside the propeller, and my thought is to solder the brass sleeve and the shaft into the propeller.
Question: Is there a better way? "SUB" Ed mentioned using a high end epoxy, or would soldering be better?
Rob
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I made the decision to solder the prop to the shaft!
After scuffing, and cleaning the interior of the prop, and cleaning the brass sleeve and the shaft itself, adding my flux and using my Dremel torch, we soldered it up! The solder did a good job of sweating into the prop and around the shaft. I am letting it cool naturally and with no water. I think we have it!
Rob
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The prop is now part of the shaft!
Using the correct heat source and heat along with the right flux and solder, it works every time! The prop came out true and lined up perfectly with the shaft.
Next will come the stern section along with the control surfaces and the propeller shaft installed and then the attachment to the hull stern.
Rob
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