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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Submarines => Topic started by: Oldjedimaster on November 13, 2012, 11:55:43 am

Title: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: Oldjedimaster on November 13, 2012, 11:55:43 am

Hi All, After much research I have decided that I need a purpose built rack
that will incorporate an Engel 825ml piston tank. I'll also be fitting a bayonet lock
ring. Advice and hints would be much appreciated,Thanks,
Guy.

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: bbdave on November 13, 2012, 05:08:23 pm

I went with that option with mine with great success i have posted a link to my thread some pics are missing but most are still there i usued the smaller tank but should have used the 850 the bayonet fitting made it very easy to use and 100% watertight

www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8625.0

Dave

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: Oldjedimaster on November 16, 2012, 09:48:01 am

Thanks for the link Dave, there are some pics that will serve as a good reference.
 
I have some 4mm acrylic to make the tech rack i am copying this chaps idea which looks straight forward enough as long as i take my time. What could possibly go wrong???? :-\http://media.putfile.com/u47-static-conversion (http://media.putfile.com/u47-static-conversion)
 
This link is not available, Do you have a copy of the template you used?
 
Guy  ok2

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: derekwarner on November 16, 2012, 10:26:05 am

Hullo OJM........spent very little time in submarines [HMAS Oberons] however did a little work on their OMC system upgrade mods......... <*<
 
However just a note  %) .....that BLUE TEXT is reserved on Mayhem for moderators.... :police:  ...to keep us in line as/if needed  {-)  ....Derek
 
 

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: Subculture on November 16, 2012, 07:13:41 pm

I think the likes of Youtube and Vimeo relegated 'putfile' to the history books.

You may find this video interesting- http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=AVDeDeccZS8&feature=endscreen

Also bear in mind that a 750ml tank will get you a very nice waterline, and Ron Perrott has a couple of sets for sale, new in the packet, for half the retail price. Now you could buy a set, sell the other tank on ebay or in the small ads, and use the cash to purchase your bayonet ring, and a few other bits and bobs.

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: Getemuphigh on November 18, 2012, 10:19:05 pm

Quote from: bbdave on November 13, 2012, 05:08:23 pm

I went with that option with mine with great success i have posted a link to my thread some pics are missing but most are still there i usued the smaller tank but should have used the 850 the bayonet fitting made it very easy to use and 100% watertight

www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8625.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=8625.0)

Dave

Still going strong too Dave! But been away too much to use it as much as I wanted.
Hope you're doing good. Pete.

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: bbdave on November 19, 2012, 07:51:08 pm

Great to here she's still on patrol sometime regret selling but needs must.

Dave

Title: Re: Teck-Rack for Robbe U-47
Post by: 2051476 on November 20, 2012, 02:46:45 pm

OJM

 BBDave's tech rack inspired me also. One piece of advise for the bulkheads use polycarbonate, I used Plexiglas first and it fractures quite easily. Here's the link to photos of mine
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=36303.0