Mikro Mir 1/144 USS Sturgeon

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For those looking for a small boat.

The sail, screw and rear appendages are injection molded plastic while the hull is FRP....

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Definitely need some crew members to show how cramped it was inside....

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What's with the blue and green Kilo?

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Is your BT in the forward section of your wtc?...

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Any photos or videos?

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So that you don't inadvertantly "glue" the deck hatch on to the flange. The vaseline prevent the RTV from sticking to the underside of the hatch....

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Any updates?

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Improvised bong....

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Stuffing tubes are usually epoxied in place. You can attach the deck to the hull using rtv silicone but most glue it place then cut access holes on top...

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David hit the nail on the head. Being unmanned you can afford to take risk. So what if a tube burst and floods the boat, you go out swimming or hire someone...

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I dont think you can compare the durability of peristaltic pumps used onboard RC subs and the laboratory. Even if you're using exactly the same pump in...

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As David said, You need a stern or stuffing tube. ...

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Don't forget to install noise suppression caps on the pump motor. Atleast 1 across the terminals.
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Brass tube through the endcap sealed with RTV siliccone. You then slip the silicone tube over the brass tube and lock it inplace using zipties....

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You got me worried. Good to know you're still with us....