Revell Type IX C (U505 Late) 1/72nd

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This is the front dive plane linkage

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update

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Dive planes

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This is the final linkage set up 1x servo drives front and rear diving planes

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Now i have also started to prime the model while finishing off the loose ends

[sam reichart]

Looks really good! Great job!

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I hope you dont mind but thought i would add a update on the thread. the boat is mostly primed and will start the painting process shortly here are some pics of the RC revell 1/72 rc IX C U154.

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photos of deck

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photos of stern

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photos of deck

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Thanks for looking i will add some pics after it has been painted. then the trimming starts and then sea trials.

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latest update WTC has now had its final test, took it down a foot under pressure and left for an hour and then switched the transmitter off to test the fail safe. all worked so far and no leaks. charging and balance leads fitted to charge externally so tube does not have to keep coming out the sub for recharging.

[bob_eissler]

Charging a battery in a closed cylinder is a dangerous practice. Gases produced from charging have been known to ignite.

[salmon]

I'll agree with Bob. Do not charge in a completely closed cylinder. At minimum have an opening that you can have to allow it to "air" out. I do this on my Walrus and Skipjack. My Gato, type IX, Seaview....oh all my other ones, I remove the cylinder and pop an end off. It really is not a big deal to do that. A little bit of time/frustration is better than a sunk sub.

As a practice, it is a good idea to have an opening because sweat and condensation can happen. If you leave it sealed in your tube, there will be corrosion happening. It is a best practice to allow things to dry out. So, charging should not be an issue if you do open it up.

[QuarterMaster]

Charging a battery in a closed cylinder is a dangerous practice. Gases produced from charging have been known to ignite.

I'll agree with Bob. Do not charge in a completely closed cylinder. At minimum have an opening that you can have to allow it to "air" out. I do this on my Walrus and Skipjack. My Gato, type IX, Seaview....oh all my other ones, I remove the cylinder and pop an end off. It really is not a big deal to do that. A little bit of time/frustration is better than a sunk sub.

As a practice, it is a good idea to have an opening because sweat and condensation can happen. If you leave it sealed in your tube, there will be corrosion happening. It is a best practice to allow things to dry out. So, charging should not be an issue if you do open it up.

I agree emphatically with both. Murphy's Law is a CLEAR AND PRESENT Danger

Now that's THREE experienced RC Submariners who've been there, done that, saying "No".

What you know do with this Wisdom is your choice.