Need info on George Washington Class Sub (Patrick Henry)

[hampboats]

I need detailed info on the USS Patrick Henry. Does anyone know what type of screw (prop) was used on this boats? Plans would be great.

[feet wet]

I think that your request

I think that your request will depend upon the time frame of your model. I believe that those boats first put to sea with power props like those on the Skipjacks. I would further guess that they were later given Scimatar wheels like most boats.
Jonathan

[crazy ivan]

These photos of the George

These photos of the George Washington illustrate Jonathan's point:

[hampboats]

Thanks

That just what I was looking for.

[bigdave]

I knew you would jump

I knew you would jump on that one CI.
Don uses the five blade power prop on his Abe.
I bought him the Engel one for his birthday a few years back. The one that comes with the Patrick Henry kits now is very nice. You can buy the prop from them as a upgrade. Not sure what scale you are working in Dave. BD.

[hampboats]

Patrick Henry

The scale is 1:80 the Engel Kit.
The first prop is the one that came with it. It is stamped and only a 3 blade. The second is a 6 blade and the last one is a five blade. Will either of the last two past for fitting or do I need to buy another prop.

[hampboats]

Patrick Henry - how about some suggestions

I would like to get some suggestions on what set up to use for this boat. I don't have the Engel tanks for it. The hull in only open (3")at the top except for the removable stern section. If you were doing this build what approach would you use:
Rcabs, reverse rcabs, WTC or multiple WTCs, bayonet style and cut the stern off. I would love to see some suggestions.

[anonymous]

My vote is RCABS. I

My vote is RCABS. I have this in my PARCHE and it works perfectly. Simple, reliable, and it works at depth (12 feet).

[chuck chesney]

Hi Hampboats,
I have an Engels

Hi Hampboats,
I have an Engels PatHen, that I converted to a wet hull, RCABS-R boat a few years ago. I second the vote for RCABS, or even better, and RCABS-R...mine has been flawless.
You can open the 3" wide access hatch by cutting about 1/4" from the lip of the hatch opening along each side. That will make it very easy to slide a 3 to 3 1/2" WTC inside. There is no need to cut the entire tail section off of the hull, just open up the rear bulkhead as needed, but be sure to remove the slab of ballast that is part of the original kit...you won't need it when the boat becomes a wet hull type, and your back will thank you.
I originally used the kit's stamped prop, then moved to a five blade, and then finally I have used an Engels seven blade scimitar for several years.

[bigdave]

This is the prop Engel

This is the prop Engel supplies now. It works very well. BD.





Make a nice dunce cap for the prop and you got it.

[hampboats]

Chuck - can you share some info on your PH

Can you either post the photos or send them directly to me in a PM if you have some. I would like to see your set up. I prefer Rev RCABS - what size bag did you use.