Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Submarines => Topic started by: ruffair on April 05, 2007, 02:20:47 pm

Title: Robbe U47
Post by: ruffair on April 05, 2007, 02:20:47 pm
Hi Guys

Someone has given me a Robbe U47 to look at before he decides to sell.  Trouble is I can't see how to get the thing apart.  I assume there is a hidden screw somewhere that I can't see.  I'm quite happy flogging one meters around but I've never looked at a sub in anger before.

Can anyone help please?

Cheers

Ron
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: cbr900 on April 05, 2007, 04:23:14 pm
Under the bow is a screw type arrangement that will release the two sections and allow you to split the hull..




Roy
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: Bunkerbarge on April 05, 2007, 10:18:41 pm
You need a long allen key to undo the cap head that is sat there, I can't remember the size but I know some people who write here who may be able to help.

If yoy go to the Robbe site you can download a set of the instructions for this model and you can see exactly what you are up against.
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: Sub driver on April 06, 2007, 11:04:30 pm
 :) The key is 4mm . BONDHUS   (of the USA) make one part no 13160. Its about 10 " long with a red plastic T handle...ideal .Timothy Woods Ironmongers sell emm.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: ruffair on April 27, 2007, 02:18:09 pm
Thanks for the replies guys.  I've now got to the innards.  The next question is where can I get batteries for the boat?  Do I need to buy proper Robbe ones?

By the by do Robbe do spare parts?  One of the periscopes is missing.

Thanks
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: mick on July 18, 2007, 10:23:51 pm
Westbourne have the batteries, and Robbe will mail you any replacement parts if you contact them. Robbe have a excellent website. Mick
Title: Re: Robbe U47
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 18, 2007, 10:31:15 pm
You may find the battery may cycle up if you put it on a good charger...