Scratch build-Navy Seal Mark V S.O.C.

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  • Bob Gato
    Captain
    • Feb 2019
    • 826

    Scratch build-Navy Seal Mark V S.O.C.

    I am presently in the middle stages of building a Mark V Navy Seal Special Operations Craft in 1:24
    In my prior build logs my existing scratch built subjects were either already completed or being refurbished/refitted so chapters of the build would show up fairly fast. This one is from day one so my apologies up front-this might take a while.
    The Mark V was the navy's go to craft for those stealthy deeds nobody has ever heard about. Its 80-83 feet (depending on which version is being built) and is 17 feet wide with a 24* deadrise at the stern and two KAMEWA water jets for propulsion. It will do 60mph and draws 5feet of water. It usually sports two twin 50 cal guns and two MK19 granade launchers. For picking up groceries it carries 1-4 F470 inflatable RIBS with a 3cyl 55HP outboard. Many of these boats are now in museums and the private sector via auctions or scrap. The original version of the Mark V had problems injuring crew members and studies proved the crew were subject to 20G loads (yes I said 20Gs!) 60 MPH thru 10 and 15 ft seas caused transient forces that broke /sprained ankles wrists and fingers-prompting a small redesign of the crew area-The Coolest Friggin Boat I've Ever Seen...
    The MK V may be a target-but its not going to be easy to hit!

    See my complete build log at-
    Build Log Mark V Navy Seal Special Operations Craft in 1:24 Scale Boats
    Last edited by Bob Gato; 03-10-2019, 08:43 PM.
  • Bob Gato
    Captain
    • Feb 2019
    • 826

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    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
      Moderator
      • Aug 2008
      • 12253

      #3
      Beautiful work, sir. You are a true Craftsman!
      Who is John Galt?

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      • trout
        Admiral
        • Jul 2011
        • 3545

        #4
        Wow Bob, you have my respect for your work! Well done explanation and attention to details. Excellent!
        If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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        • Bob Gato
          Captain
          • Feb 2019
          • 826

          #5
          Mark V update:
          Magnetic reed switch to control radar and red cockpit lights...no need for nav lights- these guys never use them! The magnet is in the gas tank and all will stow in the CRRC..

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=IgJpmcUL-EU

          My continued Quest for a scale like flag (3/4 x 1 in) and not a piece of cardboard on Viagra! Made from Chinese silk with lead weighted red stripe tips and selective cuts to the fabric (please note that this is only a prototype-printing will be done by jigged stamp)

          MARK V Navy Seal Special Operations Boat-RC 1:24 scale-Flag Test
          Last edited by Bob Gato; 05-03-2019, 08:02 AM.

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          • He Who Shall Not Be Named
            Moderator
            • Aug 2008
            • 12253

            #6
            There's some fantastic model-building going on here, sir!

            David
            Who is John Galt?

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            • Bob Gato
              Captain
              • Feb 2019
              • 826

              #7
              Thanks David...that's exactly what I think when I read thru this Forum!

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              • Bob Gato
                Captain
                • Feb 2019
                • 826

                #8
                Update- the work is coming to an end and the play begins...No guns, no seats,no draft markings-those will happen in the winter, but everything else is done

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                • RCSubGuy
                  Welcome to my underwater realm!
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 1768

                  #9
                  Very cool looking boat! Nicely done!

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                  • Bob Gato
                    Captain
                    • Feb 2019
                    • 826

                    #10
                    Its been a year almost to the day, 13 lbs of fiberglass, sweat and swear words...(watch it full screen-click on the YouTube logo)
                     

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                    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                      Moderator
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 12253

                      #11
                      Wow! and it runs as well as it looks. A masterful piece of model-building, sir. More beauty shots of the thing, please!

                      David
                      Who is John Galt?

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                      • Bob Gato
                        Captain
                        • Feb 2019
                        • 826

                        #12
                        Thanks David!...You can get an up close and personal of it ...I'm bringing to Groton. You've probably already seen this but , if not-the build log is at : https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-Craft-in-1-24

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                        • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 12253

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Bob Gato
                          Thanks David!...You can get an up close and personal of it ...I'm bringing to Groton. You've probably already seen this but , if not-the build log is at : https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-Craft-in-1-24
                          Excellent! I'll put the hairy-eyeballs on this piece of work. Yes, I followed that WIP. Excellent Craftsmanship on display there, sir.

                          David
                          Who is John Galt?

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                          • Bob Gato
                            Captain
                            • Feb 2019
                            • 826

                            #14
                            I said that the 21 Stidd high G seats would have to wait till the winter-well winter is here and so is the seat production line- the boat is now finished and ready for service!






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                            • trout
                              Admiral
                              • Jul 2011
                              • 3545

                              #15
                              Bob, love the detail! Great looking boat!
                              If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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