Retracted masts on a Virginia class sub?

[Timothy L]

I am looking for a photo of the sail on a Virginia class sub with all masts are retracted. I have searched - but to no avail.
Extended resin masts on a 1:72 sub seem highly susceptible to damage. I could scratch build more robust masts but first I would like to explore retracted masts - might be kind of different and look cool but not sure.

Thank you.
Tim

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I am looking for a photo of the sail on a Virginia class sub with all masts are retracted. I have searched - but to no avail.
Extended resin masts on a 1:72 sub seem highly susceptible to damage. I could scratch build more robust masts but first I would like to explore retracted masts - might be kind of different and look cool but not sure.

Thank you.
Tim

A bit complex for you at this point in your 'journey', Tim.

How about removable masts? Easier, and gives you the option to run the boat with, or without them. Here are some examples:

[Timothy L]

Got it. Thank you David - very helpful examples which will help me find a practical approach (kinda wish I had a lathe but can’t happen right now ;-)

[Timothy L]

David - are most of your sails removable for ease of transport? Thank you.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Got it. Thank you David - very helpful examples which will help me find a practical approach (kinda wish I had a lathe but can’t happen right now ;-)

Get a Taig lathe. Won't put you out too much.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

David - are most of your sails removable for ease of transport? Thank you.

All but the Soviet boats (the Rubin design bureau boats an exception) feature removable sails.

[Timothy L]

All but the Soviet boats (the Rubin design bureau boats an exception) feature removable sails.

Thank you David. Almost every building decision I head scratch over occurs overnight while sleeping. I love waking up with a clear direction LOL. The sail will use fabricated metal masts and be removable. Onward!

[Ken_NJ]

David, can you repost additional pics of the process for this one? I get the jist of it, I like the precision and detail of such a small and complicated part. D0 it in your 'today's work' if you want.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thank you David. Almost every building decision I head scratch over occurs overnight while sleeping. I love waking up with a clear direction LOL. The sail will use fabricated metal masts and be removable. Onward!

Excelsior!...

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Ask and ye shall receive, Party-Boat Boy!