robbe U47 Static Dive Build - Page 2

Mankster · 22-02-2006

Aye, I second that about the Subtech gear. Depending on when Piston tank and controller you got, Engel also do a depth controller that works when the boat is stationary (pumps water in and out to achieve the depth you set). This can be used in conjuction with the Subtech depth controller that works when the boat is moving. Once again, nice work!

magpie · 23-02-2006

Thanks for that!
Jason

magpie · 24-02-2006

My bow-hull joint developed a crack when I was sanding the glue and I re-did it and reinforced the top and bottom to make her strong. I used a ss rod bent into an s and sank it into the bottom joint with a groove dremmeled in. I then glassed it too. The top I did with strips of abs and lots of epoxy and an abs patch on top and more epoxy. I think it'll be strong now.

subman · 24-02-2006

Hi Jason

I replaced the "Y" shaped plastic rudder support with a brass copy of same,as I smacked the bottom of our shallowish pond and the plastic just provided no real strength.

I lost a rudder and had to make a copy of the original one,otherwise it goes ok.

Subman

**Bunkerbarge** · 24-02-2006

If that lot doesn't hold it nothing will!

magpie · 25-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by subman

Hi Jason

I replaced the "Y" shaped plastic rudder support with a brass copy of same,as I smacked the bottom of our shallowish pond and the plastic just provided no real strength.

I lost a rudder and had to make a copy of the original one,otherwise it goes ok.

Subman

Hi subman and welcome from me too!
I also replaced the weak little y bracket with brass from other forum users advice who had the same troubles. They are a flimsy little pice of work aye?!!
I like the overll design of the robbee u47, but they leave a lot of room for improvement. Keeps us thinking I guess! Maybe that was the plan. Who knows?
Enjoy
Jason

magpie · 28-02-2006

I put some more bits on today, including the hatches. The aft one has hinges now so I can get to the G spot with my engel magnet to turn the receiver on etc. I also did the brass plates on the sides of the tower and the ladders. My suntech depth control showed up too, so I have some more wiring to do there.
I'm having lots of fun with this build/assembly.
Jason

**Bunkerbarge** · 28-02-2006

The brass work looks fantastic as does your soldered handrail. This is going to look superb when it gets painted.

Where did you get the turned scopes from?

magpie · 28-02-2006

They came with the robbe kit actually! Not bad aye?!!
Jason

magpie · 01-03-2006

Hi guys

I did some work on the foredeck . I put an elastic fastener under the net cutter and an indexing rod to keep the front in place. I also put the saddle tank inspection plates on and flexi mounted the periscopes with thin cord type elastic going through eyes on the bottom of tubes. (see pic).
The scopes bend over if hit and when putting her in my roof top sub box on the car. It just clears to tower.
Jason