1/125 Engel Akula II build

[cdivine]

Germans really do engineering don't they. This is my favorite Russian boat. What a gorgeous build.

[Antoine]

The instructions suggest separating the center section from the piston tank to join the aft section to the now completed TechRack.

Did anyone split the TechRack again at this point?

Nope, I didn't separate the two sections during this step. But I was well trained with the 212, joining the aft to the techrack was a real pain. Here is how I did, I first connected the motor wires to the ESC and gently join the two parts together. Be sure to install the wires so they do not touch the rotating motor.

[Antoine]

How did you get the antenna wire thru the long plastic tube?

Sorry, I didn't see your question. Hopefully, Jeff and Ralph replied.
Thanks guys !

[Ralph --- SSBN 598]

Antenna was installed. Post #43.
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I did remove the mid section per instructions but I also noticed that plugging in the motor was not going to be easy once it was installed in the tail cone.
I connected the motor wires before mounting it in the tail cone.

[Oldus Fartus]

Antenna was installed. Post #43.
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I did remove the mid section per instructions but I also noticed that plugging in the motor was not going to be easy once it was installed in the tail cone.
I connected the motor wires before mounting it in the tail cone.

Thanks, I'll give that assembly sequence a try.

[Antoine]

For those who would be interested to study the instructions before ordering the Akula, here is a link from my Dropbox :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3dthila9ewllp3c/2000_AKULA-II_Manual_v11-16_E.pdf?dl=0

[Oldus Fartus]

I put 3M double sided tape (very thin) to secure them for the balancing but will epoxy them to protect the rack and limit the lead corrosion.

I am ready to ballast.

Could you be more specific about the type of 3M tape?

Part number or description?

Thanks

[Ralph --- SSBN 598]

How about this.

http://www.michaels.com/scotch-mirror-mounting-tape/10428578.html?mkwid=sbWGCELo2|pcrid|102013243992|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|prd|10428578&cm_mmc=zadv_PLASearch-_-google-_-Frames-_-All-Frames&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Frames&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=sbWGCELo2|pcrid|102013243992|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|prd|10428578&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qX-sevF1QIVw42zCh3N1APsEAQYAiABEgJxmPD_BwE

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I also use

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Indoor-Mounting-1-Inch-125-Inches/dp/B0007P5G8Y

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I buy at the local hardware store.
These are just images of the packaging to help identify what I use.

[Oldus Fartus]

How about this.

http://www.michaels.com/scotch-mirror-mounting-tape/10428578.html?mkwid=sbWGCELo2|pcrid|102013243992|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|prd|10428578&cm_mmc=zadv_PLASearch-_-google-_-Frames-_-All-Frames&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Frames&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=sbWGCELo2|pcrid|102013243992|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|prd|10428578&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qX-sevF1QIVw42zCh3N1APsEAQYAiABEgJxmPD_BwE

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I also use

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Indoor-Mounting-1-Inch-125-Inches/dp/B0007P5G8Y

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I buy at the local hardware store.
These are just images of the packaging to help identify what I use.

Antoine is using some "very thin" 3M double-sided tape and I was wondering what it was?

[Ralph --- SSBN 598]

Personal opinion.
The thicker tape allows me to get screwdrive under it to pop it up if I need to.
And I have not seen thinner tape at the hardware store.