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New question....... Is there a cabal report for the Möbius Skipjack? Or the fittings instructions.....
Thanks
Farlan
Thanks
Farlan
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Good Morning, Farlan,
I have a build log of my Skipjack.
Actually I have 3 logs on my Skpjack.
Skipjack Build Log
Skipjack Build Log #2
Ski[jack Build Log #3
#2 and #3 are modifications to the original build.
Things that where changed.
#2 show the changing of the main motor to the Engels motor for submarines and I enlarged the ballast tank system.
#3 which I am just about finished with, show cutting the bow off the original Z cut hull to make the hull a center line cut.
I really would have like to have done this in the beginning with the new hull.
I also changed the control rod seals from o-rings to rubber boots.
The Akula II has rubber boots and they are easier to install and work well without the mess of grease.
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Now a suggestion.
Next time at the Yorba Park gathering, take a look at Will's Skipjack.
It is such a clean build. -
if you are referring to the merriman fittings try here https://support.caswellplating.com/i...c-instructionsComment
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Farlan, I did a wip that follows Merriman's instructions with a few corrections and fill ins, it is here: https://forum.sub-driver.com/forum/b...skipjack-build
I am looking forward to seeing you and a Skipjack at Yorba Regional Park! It is a wonderful sub that goes together well and has a lot of speed to it. I dialed back my transmitter to something like 35% maximum forward speed. What a fun sub!If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.Comment
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Got the info! Thx!Comment
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Ok. Another question question........Could a 2.5" WTC be used for this model?????Comment
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My Skipjack has a 3.5" x 23" cylinder.
Not much free space in it.
The ballast required to go from submerged to waterline is about 425ml.
I tried 400ml and it was not enough.
I expanded my tank to 450ml and now I can get to and about 1/4" above waterline.Comment
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