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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Submarines => Topic started by: gingyer on June 09, 2014, 11:09:27 pm

Title: engel Lafayette
Post by: gingyer on June 09, 2014, 11:09:27 pm

I have just acquired a engel Lafayette submarine.
Unfortunately the hatch at the back for access to the planes and rudder was missing.
I bought the replacement from engel but need a clear picture of how it is fitted and held into place.
Is anyone able to send me a picture of how this goes together?

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: U-33 on June 10, 2014, 07:57:43 am

Try going to : http://www.engel-modellbau.eu/catalog/downloads.php?kat=2 (http://www.engel-modellbau.eu/catalog/downloads.php?kat=2) and scroll down the page, you'll find the builder's manual for the Lafayette available to download for free.


Rich

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: gingyer on June 10, 2014, 08:03:31 am

thanks Rich,
I have already done this but reading it I want to ensure I was reading it correctly
with regard to what is required.
as they say a picture paints a thousand words

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: U-33 on June 10, 2014, 08:06:05 am

Somewhere (?) I have a shed load of pictures of my Lafayette, there must be a picture of the section you need. I'll have a hunt round and see if I can find them...but don't hold your breath!


Rich

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: Subculture on June 10, 2014, 09:49:39 am

Snaffled from a thread on RC groups, you can see the hatch is held in place with a single machine screw.

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn240/horseman_08/Lafajette/P7064193.jpg)

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: gingyer on June 10, 2014, 10:35:39 am

thanks Rich and Subculture,
that is how I read the information now to manufacture it %)

and give the sub a bit of a repaint then it will look as good as new

Title: Re: engel Lafayette
Post by: U-33 on June 10, 2014, 10:40:13 am

Well done Andy, saved me digging through piles of stuff...


Rich