Newb Cap'n eager for guidance and advice (and maybe mocking) fitting 1/144 Seawolf

[SVilling]

Hello!
I have purchased a 1/144 Seawolf, used. The parcel delivery was unkind to the process, damaging the WTC. I have a new polycarbonate tube, but need to cut it to replace the 8.5x2.5" section. First dumb question: Hacksaws? Coping saw? Cut off wheel from a dremel then sand?

The model is complete. Probably needs some repainting, though seeing it in the water in Georgia would be nice. It also has fixed bow planes. I suspect getting those going would be foolish? Better off with a different model if that is what I want? (The WTC would need another penetration and seal, and the linkages, etc). Also has a prop, not a pump jet. Really, it is my first boat, so if it isn't perfect, it's fine.

Also eager for any other advice. I haven't gotten my RC dolphins yet, so I don't mind criticism.

Thanks all, Hope to see many of you in Georgia!

Steve Villing

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Hello!
I have purchased a 1/144 Seawolf, used. The parcel delivery was unkind to the process, damaging the WTC. I have a new polycarbonate tube, but need to cut it to replace the 8.5x2.5" section. First dumb question: Hacksaws? Coping saw? Cut off wheel from a dremel then sand?

The model is complete. Probably needs some repainting, though seeing it in the water in Georgia would be nice. It also has fixed bow planes. I suspect getting those going would be foolish? Better off with a different model if that is what I want? (The WTC would need another penetration and seal, and the linkages, etc). Also has a prop, not a pump jet. Really, it is my first boat, so if it isn't perfect, it's fine.

Also eager for any other advice. I haven't gotten my RC dolphins yet, so I don't mind criticism.

Thanks all, Hope to see many of you in Georgia!

Steve Villing

Standby for a thorough thrashing, sir!

[SVilling]

Truly you are a master craftsman. My boat (my hope is to have it going for Subfest)...would you say I should just buy a new Trumpeter kit to try to get the bow planes going and just make another?

Thanks for let me seeing a top notch Seawolf!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Truly you are a master craftsman. My boat (my hope is to have it going for Subfest)...would you say I should just buy a new Trumpeter kit to try to get the bow planes going and just make another?

Thanks for let me seeing a top notch Seawolf!

You don't have time for a new project, pal.

Just put your pragmatism hat on and proceed to get your current little screaming pile of ca-ca operational. Let it be your versin of 'the club trainer': drive it hard like it was a rental with no concern to the cosmetics or scale appearance.

Your goal for the short term is to get it in the water and let it teach you the 'process'-- hopefully in time for SubFest.

If it's not ready for the water there, approach me and (groveling on your knees, head bowed, and arms outstretched with the customary Mountain Dew tribute) and I'll take you under my kind and benevolent wings and will guide you along, hopefully with the minimum of shouts, cursing, and physical violence.

[SVilling]

Truly you are a gentleman and a scholar, whose good looks are only exceeded by your outstanding taste in pepperoni.

(John Galt is an Ayn Rand character)

[SubSteve]

Truly you are a gentleman and a scholar, whose good looks are only exceeded by your outstanding taste in pepperoni.

(John Galt is an Ayn Rand character)

Oh no, he's answered the sacred rhetorical question!
Dave's technical prowess is well known but his advice regarding priorities is always spot-on. Do what he suggests and you will achieve submarine nirvana and total consciousnesses at SubFest.

[SVilling]

So, the original part of the cylinder was crushed. It contained two rails glued in place to allow a tray to fix items in place. For replacing the tray, is there a suggested method of gluing the rails in place? It feels like a potential mess.

Thanks!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

So, the original part of the cylinder was crushed. It contained two rails glued in place to allow a tray to fix items in place. For replacing the tray, is there a suggested method of gluing the rails in place? It feels like a potential mess.

Thanks!

Pictures would help us formulate the least painful fix.

[redboat219]

So, the original part of the cylinder was crushed. It contained two rails glued in place to allow a tray to fix items in place. For replacing the tray, is there a suggested method of gluing the rails in place? It feels like a potential mess.

Thanks!

Your WTC is a RCABS cylinder based off the design of Rogue SubWorks.

The electronics tray slides in and out of the WTC on 2 C-rails glued to the inside of the cylinder.



Technique to how to glue in rails can be found here Rogue Sub Works diy-rcab (2) (resized) (pdfresizer.com).pdf

[SVilling]

oh, thanks! and pics:

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

OK, you need to secure a new piece of 'U' section ABS. It's available from PlastStruct. Adhere it within the cylinder with RTV 'gasket maker. Make sure you de-grease the interior of the cylinder before glueing.

I think this is the product you're looking for but check the dimensions to assure symmetry with the 'good' rail-guide already within the cylinder. There are a wide selection of shapes and sizes, so take care before ordering.

Amazon.com: Plastruct UFS-8 Deep Channel1/4 5 PLS90585 Plastic Building Supplies : Tools & Home Improvement

[SubSteve]

I may have missed something but the rails and chassis look 3D printed, regardless, again, follow Dave's advice. I've used RTV gasket maker before but it has not occurred to me to use it for an application like this. Good stuff!

[SVilling]

I feel I should follow up. A good friend has been instrumental in helping and designed the new 3d printed chassis since I initially asked, inadvertently making me a fibber. Ultimately we went with RTV and it worked well. Thanks All!