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Re: S-Class
« Reply #35 on: July 24, 2011, 03:41:09 AM »
I have some info on color schemes  PM me please
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« Reply #36 on: July 24, 2011, 10:38:02 AM »
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« Reply #37 on: July 28, 2011, 07:08:20 PM »
Well, i managed a few hours today after work and made a start on the main deck.

first i layed the deck over the moulding to mark out the hatch openings, then a rough cut was taken


Then glued on the decking, ensuring both surfaces were well keyed.


utilising the brass deck i then filed the openings to the correct size


next job is to blend in the deck to the moulding
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« Reply #38 on: July 28, 2011, 07:25:27 PM »
Very nice....
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #39 on: July 29, 2011, 03:12:32 PM »
Settled on a dive module yet?
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« Reply #40 on: July 29, 2011, 05:38:34 PM »
Thank you U33

Andy, i am hoping to pop up to see RonP in his workshop over the next few days, matching diaries allowing.  i will hopefully see his sub in action and make a final decision then.

work progression on the main deck
today I sanded the filler around the deck, it has come up fairly well as you can see



on close inspection as suspected there are a few low spots



the deck has had a much lighter amount of filler applied, again i will wait a full 24 hours before sanding. then if looking good the holes will be drilled and a primer applied. the primer at this stage will be to highlight any areas still requiring work.



i am enjoying the work on the deck as it starts to make the personality of the boat, it also means i am avoiding the work on the conning tower mods.  Though this cannot be delayed forever, especially as i have announced the boats name elsewhere as HMS Sibyl and the font of her tower is completely different.

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Re: S-Class
« Reply #41 on: July 29, 2011, 06:02:43 PM »
Yes the front of the tower has that strange canopy on the front. Are you going to make a master and take a cast from that in GRP?
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« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2011, 06:12:08 PM »
Right there in a single question youhave found my weakness.  i am useless with the glass stuff.   how ever i look at it though i will have to make a former for the shape and take it from there
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #43 on: July 29, 2011, 06:19:25 PM »
Okay. You make the master, and I will mould it for you.
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« Reply #44 on: July 30, 2011, 07:30:58 AM »
hees Andy, i may well take you up on your offer.
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #45 on: July 30, 2011, 02:24:48 PM »
Another 'quick and dirty' method would be to carve a sacrificial master from foam. Make the dimensions undersized by about 1/8", then coat with epoxy putty, like milliput. Allow to dry, and pull away from the foam, clean up the casting with some cellulose thinners or acetone, and finish the milliput piece to size with files and sandpaper.

You could also do this with polyester filler, but the result will be a lot more fragile, and you would need to coat the foam in oil paint or varnish to stop the foam melting, or use polyurethane foam.
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #46 on: July 30, 2011, 06:52:36 PM »
Andy, i will be cutting the connoing tower tomorrow so that i am able to see clearly in 3 dimensions whats required.  the filler/putty is an idea but not sure about its duribility? 

To the build:
Finally the deck has gone as far as possible until other parts have been worked on.
Today a light coat of primer was blown on to the deck; this enabled to see with more detail where the final flaws were. The holes were drilled out at this time also.


Once final filling and cleaning were complete an additional but slightly heavier coat was applied.



Whilst not totally perfect i am pleased with how it has turned out. The final cleaning will take place prior to final painting.

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Re: S-Class
« Reply #47 on: July 30, 2011, 07:04:47 PM »
If you use epoxy putty, it will be very tough indeed, trust me.
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« Reply #48 on: July 30, 2011, 07:15:42 PM »
I'll give it ago, not used milliput in years.  luckily i spotted last week the local train shop sells it.
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« Reply #49 on: July 30, 2011, 07:19:47 PM »
I find the 'fine white' version is best. Most important thing is to mix it very thoroughly, else it doesn't kick. Giving a bit of extra heat helps it cure better. Once set, it really does go rock hard and is extremely tough.

If you have a Poundland local, they were doing epoxy putty for £1 a tube, which is a bargain. However once they sell out, they don't always restock.
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #50 on: September 08, 2011, 07:14:44 PM »
Hi All,

Been a bit quite due to family illnesses,  as such i have decided to buy a dive system instead of building my own.  its a time thing.  after much searching and review reading etc i chose the OTW system.  though they do not appear popular over her, the other side pf the pond people seem to like the simplicity, controlability and hopefully the reliability.  well enough words here are the pictures





all i need to do now is plumb it all in   %%
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« Reply #51 on: November 04, 2011, 07:56:09 PM »
Quote from: Subculture on July 29, 2011, 06:02:43 PM
Yes the front of the tower has that strange canopy on the front. Are you going to make a master and take a cast from that in GRP?

It's called a 'cab style' I read somewhere recently.

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« Reply #52 on: December 14, 2011, 12:52:03 PM »
Any updates mate??? S-class is a nice boat, Wonder if anyone will go for a Surcouf
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #53 on: December 16, 2011, 02:32:24 AM »
Quote from: Wehrbier on July 22, 2011, 08:20:53 PM
Maybe this drawings can help you a bit:

http://forums.airbase.ru/2008/10/t64596,5--chertezhi-podvodnykh-lodok-2.html

I think I remember that somewhere in this pages are more S-Class pics. Anyway its worth to search all these pics in this source.

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« Reply #54 on: December 16, 2011, 04:49:47 PM »
That link was down, but I did find him here:
http://www.feralchicken.co.uk/lambert-plans/
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #55 on: December 16, 2011, 05:08:49 PM »
I think there are a few others work posted up on that forum. I spy Greg Sharpe's drawings for Skipjack and Permit classes for starters.
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« Reply #56 on: January 25, 2012, 07:10:39 AM »
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Re: S-Class
« Reply #57 on: January 25, 2012, 05:32:24 PM »
That's a shame. Hopefully someone here will buy it and finish it off, it's an imposing boat.
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« Reply #58 on: January 25, 2012, 07:34:12 PM »
it is imposing indeed, unfortunately currently i just don't have the time.  hopefully someone will be able to enjoy finishing it.
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