Many thanks to all, I had a really enjoyable (if wet) Sunday at St Albans. Over twenty submarines all in one place, a treasure trove of insight and information for a budding submariner like me. A special thank you for letting me ask loads of questions, and seeing how the insides work, many different diving systems and varied solutions to achieving such realistic operation. I am duly inspired and looking forward to making progress on my K Class build.
You have to see subs in action to appreciate this 'black art' of model making. If I can get mine to be as well behaved as this I will be well happy, although achieving that is the nature of this unique challenge.
Being reminded that "submarines don't sink, they submerge!" kinda sums its all up. Keep that long pole handy, I may need it for Dive In next year.
Bob