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Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« on: July 31, 2022, 09:17:53 pm »

Have just come into an Arkmodels ViiC with R&R 80mm dia. WTC.

Am a submariner novice and wonder how to fit the WTC as I have not any instructions?

Am I right in that the frames inside the hull need cut to suit the WTC in the rear part of the hull?

Please can anyone point me to instructions on how to fit the WTC? I have seen some great resources on the internet but no 'formal' instructions!

Thanks,

John
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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2022, 01:06:58 am »

John...as you have acknowledged, ARKMODEL appear to have some rather extensive WEB site publications, & most ask you to contact them  :P


https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6eeb783d50452924JmltdHM9MTY1OTMxMjUwMCZpZ3VpZD00MmI4YTEwOS1hOGRhLTRhMGYtODc1NC1iNzEwZTg2NzBkNTgmaW5zaWQ9NTE4NQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=0ced5e46-112e-11ed-9238-f428b5977edb&u=a1aHR0cDovL2Fya21vZGVsLmNvbS9pbmRleC5waHA_bGFuZ3VhZ2U9ZW4&ntb=1

I could only suggest you do just that  :-)) ...as the price list for various sub-components for the ViiC - U boat are rather scary  :o


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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2022, 09:13:01 am »

John,


It might be worth contacting R&R for some advice if you have not already done so. I have found them really helpful.


Regards
Peter
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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2022, 09:13:40 am »

That you Peter, will do.
John
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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2022, 12:24:39 pm »

Ideally you want the wtc mounted as high as you can get it in the hull without it breaking the surfaced waterline. The longitudinal centre of the ballast tank should align with the attack periscope on the conning tower.
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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2022, 03:51:54 pm »

RC Subguy is the  one to watch  first 3 youtubes on here
https://www.google.com/search?q=Arkmodels+Type+ViiC+U-boat&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Re: Arkmodels Type ViiC U-boat and R&R 80mm did WTC - Fitting
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2022, 03:25:40 pm »

Great advice everyone!


WTC now configured and hull modified to suit.
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