Author Topic: U-Boat Captain (Read 12749 times)

Richard · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2009, 15:09:31 »

Quote from: Jimbo on January 09, 2009, 12:54:33

Yup, it is all plywood and solid pine so far ...

Hello, Jimbo ...

Plywood and pine? Hmmm ... That means that it will probably float? In Arizona? ...

Love your U Boat Captain, Jim!

And, I'm really excited about getting to see your progress on your submarine!

Thanks for sharing.

All the best,
Richard

Jimbo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2009, 13:26:12 »

Quote from: Richard on January 10, 2009, 15:09:31

That means that it will probably float? In Arizona? ...

I found some water near a treatment plant..water is water, right?

The hull passed the float test..all that is left to do is the conning tower detail, the deck guns, and paint! (I am wondering if I should put guns on...

)
Am also finishing up on another crew member. An engineering officer maybe.

Best regards,
Jimbo

Richard · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2009, 14:50:23 »

U-BOAT ATTACKS WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN ARIZONA!

Please post photos, Jim ...

Bill Blackhurst · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2009, 17:42:43 »

Truly impressive creations Jim

! Can't wait to see everything completed together!

cachalote · « **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2009, 19:52:47 »

although i prefer earlier submarine designs (like bushnell's turtle) i think you did an amazing job jimbo.

thank you for showing it.

Gepetto · « **Reply #25 on:** February 04, 2009, 04:00:43 »

If you wanted to mount guns (they did have them after all) you could plug and tarp them so they are not quite so 'overt'

, more photos would help ease the pain.

Gepetto

Jimbo · « **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2009, 14:09:21 »

Quote from: cachalote on February 03, 2009, 19:52:47

i prefer earlier submarine designs (like Bushnell's turtle)

Wow, Cachalote, Bushnell's turtle would make an excellent Playmobil
project. It is just the right size

Thanks for the kind remarks,

Best regards,
Jimbo

Jimbo · « **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2009, 14:22:46 »

Quote from: Gepetto on February 04, 2009, 04:00:43

If you wanted to mount guns (they did have them after all) you could plug and tarp them so they are not quite so 'overt' , more photos would help ease the pain.

Excellent idea, Gepetto

. I had not thought of that. I wouldn't have to
be conserened as much with gun detail .

If Knightmo comes over today, we might post another "not done yet' photo.

Best regards,
Jimbo

cachalote · « **Reply #28 on:** February 04, 2009, 19:29:55 »

you are right jimbo, the "turtle" has the right size.

it would go fantastic with a victorian baloon - like the one magayver and rapunzel made (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=1899.30)

if you like old subs, try this link - http://www.submarine-history.com/NOVAone.htm.

there you can also find the american diver made by hunley that was discovered and brought to the surface a few time ago.

Gepetto · « **Reply #29 on:** February 04, 2009, 19:38:18 »

Quote from: cachalote on February 04, 2009, 19:29:55

you are right jimbo, the "turtle" has the right size.
it would go fantastic with a victorian baloon - like the one magayver and rapunzel made (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=1899.30)
if you like old subs, try this link - http://www.submarine-history.com/NOVAone.htm.
there you can also find the american diver made by hunley that was discovered and brought to the surface a few time ago.

Remember that model of the Hunley that Malone made? That was an exceptional piece of work.

Gepetto