Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Submarines => Topic started by: ruffair on April 05, 2007, 02:20:47 pm
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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
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Under the bow is a screw type arrangement that will release the two sections and allow you to split the hull..
Roy
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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.
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:) 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
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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
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Westbourne have the batteries, and Robbe will mail you any replacement parts if you contact them. Robbe have a excellent website. Mick
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You may find the battery may cycle up if you put it on a good charger...