Author Topic: U-Boat Captain (Read 18542 times)

Gepetto · « **Reply #30 on:** February 04, 2009, 19:59:45 »

Let's see if this works:

http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=2053.msg22363#msg22363

Gepetto

Jimbo · « **Reply #31 on:** February 04, 2009, 20:01:49 »

Quote from: Gepetto on February 04, 2009, 19:38:18

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

That is a very good model!

That must have taken some nerve
to cast off in a boat like that

Top water sailor,
Jimbo

cachalote · « **Reply #32 on:** February 04, 2009, 20:38:10 »

wow gepetto, somehow i completely missed that thread.

malone is really a great craftsman and the hunley looks great (i just detected it is missing the pole with the explosives at the end).

Gepetto · « **Reply #33 on:** February 04, 2009, 20:51:07 »

Quote from: cachalote on February 04, 2009, 20:38:10

wow gepetto, somehow i completely missed that thread.
malone is really a great craftsman and the hunley looks great (i just detected it is missing the pole with the explosives at the end).

I think the spar was fitted once it was in the water, I think the photo of it on the flatbed railcar is excellent.

Gepetto

Jimbo · « **Reply #34 on:** February 04, 2009, 23:32:27 »

Hi all.
Here is another "not quite done" pic. of the u-boat, sailing in my gravel front
yard. Hopfully the commissioning photo will be in some water....

sanding, painting,sanding,painting...
Jimbo

Gepetto · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:34:29 »

Very nice Jimbo, very nice indeed!

Thank you very much for the photo.

Gepetto

cachalote · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:35:01 »

Richard · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2009, 04:01:40 »

She's coming along fine, Jim ...

Looks like you've already attached the diving planes. They look great!

Just did my research, "The San Pedro and Santa Cruz rivers begin their lives near the Sonora-Arizona border and flow north into Arizona then into the Gila River to the Colorado River and ultimately to the Gulf of California."

That's going to be one tricky navigation for your U-Boat, Jimbo ...

This is one project that I don't want to miss. BTW, I've started fitting out one of my brand new flying boats 4445 with some depth charges ...

All kidding aside, Jim ... She's going to be a great boat!

Thanks for sharing and all the best,
Richard

playmofire · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:04:01 »

She's really is looking great, Jimbo. Can't wait for the trials pictures.

Jimbo · « **Reply #39 on:** February 14, 2009, 23:02:50 »

Ahoy again, Playmofriends.
Here is the latest sub crewmember. I think he is an engineering officer. The collar
and shoulder boards are from the police blister pack.
I made the baggy pants with JB weld, and the hat from what else, Mighty Putty! The gun in the background is the forward deck gun...I might not have to throw
a tarp over it after all, Geppeto.

. Sub is still in work..tiny details, and more primer.
It weighs about 30 pounds now.

Thanks Knightmo for the technical assist in posting the pics

Best regards,
Jimbo