robbe U47 Static Dive Build - Page 7

tigertc · 06-04-2006

i have to get me a Sub...they look the dogs nads. Unfortunately there is nowhere near me to sale them. I could use the boss's swimming pool, but that would only confirm to him that i am quite mad in the head.
Top work Magpie, them subs is ACE!

magpie · 10-04-2006

Thanks tigertc!

Your boss would more likely want one too, once he had a go at yours. Most people knock them until they try them.
Jason

BigJBB · 10-04-2006

Hello all, I know it won't be much use to you Magpie but there is help at hand for Tigertc and the other landlubbers over here. The link site for all accessible public waters for sailing in safety (and where a crowd will gather) is to be found at www.modelboatlakes.co.nr. Obviously if you have not submitted your local ponds, please do as it can only help the travelling modeller. Also worth mentioning if the waters are known to be sub-friendly as in no snags or mud sucking sub enveloping depths.

cheers

Jim

Nigel.D · 10-04-2006

Hi terry i bought a robbe u47 to make up as a static model i need to purchase a few other bits so i can do a good job on it as the kit supplied is woefully inadequate and the details (if you can call them that are awfull). This is my next longterm project i am going to do it next to a wharf or a mothership

**Bunkerbarge** · 10-04-2006

That was actually the main reason for me buying the Revell U-Boat kit in the first place. It is considerably more detailed than the Robbe kit so I will be using it to transfer detail to the bigger model when the time comes.

Also have a look at the Andrea Miniatures U-Boat kit in resin. 1/35th scale and absolutely stunning when done. There is a diorama using it in this months Model Boats Magazine, you have to get a copy just to be amazed!!

Nigel.D · 10-04-2006

Richard ive seen this but its 1/32 scale (dont ask me why when 1/35 would of been better) the sub was originally just a conning tower diorama but proved so popular that the rest was added !! the sub looks awsome but the railing and hand holds are well outof scale Shame for the price I will be attempting my own pe stuff for mine hopefully it will turn out ok

**Bunkerbarge** · 10-04-2006

I was surprised that the hand rails are white metal and as you say a bit over scale. At 1300.00 quid I would expect perfection I must admit.

If you get a chance look at the diorama though.

magpie · 25-06-2006

Just an update on the U-47

She’still going great after all these months and the range is over an hour with the standard donks and the dual range set on 50% for most of the running.
I’m fitting a pinger when it arrives at my door from England. They send out a pulse that you listen for with a kit built hydrophone. I’ll post a thread on that work once I get it started.
I can use it on other subs too. My Blueback sub build will be starting soon too, as I finished the magpie yacht that I was doing. That’ll be yet another thread if anyone’s interested.
I had the u-boat out at a new (to me) lake yesterday and fouled her on fishing line under a pier. Luckily I was able to get the bow to the surface with the ballast system and pull her out to unwind miles of nylon from the props!
If it’d been deep water, I’d have had a cold swim in store. I forgot to take a pic of the line entangled props but here’s one of her on the pier.
Jason

That’s my mother in the wheelchair next to the sub. Kids were riding bikes along this tiny pier and the sub was at risk so mum was protecting it while I went to my toolbox for a knife etc.
Jason

**Bunkerbarge** · 25-06-2006

Lovely looking spot for a sail. Other interested parties can always be a bit of a challenge. Where I go it is a public park so we have dogs and kids sniffing around the models on the wall. It never seems to occur to owners to get thier dogs away from our models!!

Say Hi to your Mum, nice to see her having an interest in your activities. Who'se the lady looking after her?

magpie · 25-06-2006

Thanks Bunk.
That's my sister.
Jason