While I am waiting for the epoxy to fully harden on the 44, I am embarking on the Bluefish build.
I bought this on ebay only because it was 1/4 of list price, and I did find it interesting.
Seems like a nice little kit.
Fitted the hull together, using CA, not Duco and tape as is called for. I used the CA so I can see and secure each area of the seam as I go along. The hull is very thin on the bottom., will require some filling and fairing,
Trev
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While I am waiting for the epoxy to fully harden on the 44, I am embarking on the Bluefish build.
I bought this on ebay only because it was 1/4 of list price, and I did find it interesting.
Seems like a nice little kit.
Fitted the hull together, using CA, not Duco and tape as is called for. I used the CA so I can see and secure each area of the seam as I go along. The hull is very thin on the bottom., will require some filling and fairing,
Trev
I applied 1" fiberglass tape with polyester resin on the inside seam.
Stuff stinks, should have done it outside, but what's another couple of dead brain cells🙄🙄
I do know better😆
Trev
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I applied 1" fiberglass tape with polyester resin on the inside seam.
Stuff stinks, should have done it outside, but what's another couple of dead brain cells🙄🙄
I do know better😆
Trev
Hi Stephen,
It actually is fairly complete. the only extras you need are an ESC, Receiver, servos (2) and Battery.
Motors, shafts, shaft logs, props. rudders, diving fins and necessary hardware is included.
It would be cool to have firing torpedoes, but that is beyond me at this point.
Trev
Installed the watertight bulkheads.
Started Fairing the Hull with Bondo.
Trev
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Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the added information on the 2.4Ghz. i wasn't aware of the antenna length limitations.
Supposedly when the sub stops it rises to the surface due to built-in positive buoyancy.
Trev
Installed motors, shafts-shaft logs.
Dumas provided 2 left hand props. I ordered one left and one right three blade in brass.
Gotta show the sub a little respect!
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Installed motors, shafts-shaft logs.
Dumas provided 2 left hand props. I ordered one left and one right three blade in brass.
Gotta show the sub a little respect!
Here she is almost complete.
Still waiting for the ESC.
Once that arrives, I can ballast her out.
Also waiting for deck guns to arrive.
Are they ever really finished?🙄
Trev
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Here she is almost complete.
Still waiting for the ESC.
Once that arrives, I can ballast her out.
Also waiting for deck guns to arrive.
Are they ever really finished?🙄
Trev
"I bought it on eBay only because it was 1/4 of list price ..."
That's how I get hooked every time! LOL
I gave up Wine, Women and Song for model boats😮😮😮
Trev