LA class semi kit.

I look forward to that Geof and keep on asking questions in the meantime.
(PVC tubes are still used by me, a certain well known editor is still addicted to wooden end caps and the good Red windscreen washer pumps are still available on eBay (Thanks to Andy for that tip.))

In between working on the AMS website, I've done a bit more work on the LA...

5mm thick styrene end stops added to keep the wtc/ballast tank/battery in place..


WTC, ballast tank and battery in their respective places in the hull..


And one slightly bigger pic..


Today's jobs are to make and install the securing straps in the hull to prevent the wtc and the ballast tank from moving sideways, and to finish sanding the mould lines off of the bottom of the hull and drill the flood holes.

Hi Richard

The LA is looking good such a clean lay out not like the old days when you had to fit it all in a box
I do like the wtc you have made a nice job of it looks simple to set out.
i can see why people go down that route .
Mark from MMB making you a new deck is excellent customer Service which I feel lacks these days and good customer service should be praised.
Going to try the water pump method in my fun sub cannot fit the compressor in
I had a MFA fuel pump changed the motor to a speed 400 6volt and I will see how it goes in a sealed tank.
Well my application form and cheque is in the post so hopefully I will be a member soon
I have permission to go to Brockwell lido dive in on 27-march form the good lady so I am looking forward to that if the devil does not listen in
Keep up the good work look forward to you progressing on

All the best geof

Hi Geoff,

re:MFA fuel pumps, they are unsuitable for water if you leave them standing the shaft rusts solid,the best pump is the good old blue or black pump,they will run on 6volt and are meant for water and are cheap.

Pump HERE
Or HERE







(At Nigel's request, link changed...it now works.)

Richard(ADMIN)[

Hi Richard

Credit were due I believe
Have I started something here got HMS resolution out of the loft may have ago at this one lot of work to be done plus I have a revel V11c 1/72 U-boat as well the wife bought me for Christmas ware do I start with that one?

HI Nigele

Thanks for the advice on the MFA pump did not know that
I will open the links up at home can not access it from work many thanks

As a new model submariner it would be great if we could make a list of items people use and were we can get them from in one place which I fell would help from making the same mistakes as I have over the years buying the wrong things as the items we using are not straight of the shelf from the local model shop.
I personally have spent many hours helping people set up electric aircraft and were to get good motors speed controls lipos ect at a good price with what I know now the club has a lot of electric aircraft due to success first time around

Many thanks again geof

Hi Richard
alls well now many thanks for the information on the revell v11c uboat when i have got some money together i will buy the WTC unit of dave welch.
my HMS resolution was made 20 years ago but never got further than the bath tub kept leaking (i think i have now found a solution) it is scratch built from a 31/2 inch drain pipe stand of scale (from 50 feet) i had only a crud drawing at the time and the nose is wrong
my building at the time was slower than it is now things kept changing from this idea to that idea drove me mad now i look at it my building skills were not great ether made a bannana tail cone on the back if you like i could start another thread on it were would be the best place?

thanks nigele for the link for the washer pump i have got the black one on its way thanks for the advice

i have posted some pictures in the archive section of sandown show

how are you getting on with the LA?
all the best geof

Hi to you all

The LA is taking shape really well the layout is so crisp and well thought out.
I saw the LA on Ebay last night I think it was being sold by MMB the carriage was very reasonable
Do you have to seal the terminals on the main battery to stop water getting to it as I think it makes life so much easier doing battery changes?
How is your new deck is it on the way.
Thanks for such a detailed summary I think this is a good way of showing new comers how to set things up.

All the best Geof

HI to you all
Richard she’s looking very good the deck fits well and many thanks for the advice on the battery terminals this gives me a few options on my Hms Resolution

I have gone submarine mad waiting for a submarine special, model submarine technology books and Rc submariner DVD.
I have a lot to learn as my fun sub turned over when i tried to statically submerge in the bath (weight lower tank higher)ha ha all good fun.

Nigele thanks again for the advice on the pump I have got one and it works a treat can not believe how much pressure it can build up on 7.2 volts.

Keep up the good work on the LA looking forward to hearing how she goes Geof

rich, i must congratulate you on a fine build of your l.a. i hope my gato will look just as neat as your internals

(wait till you see the outside) your teasing us now
all the best geof

richard or shall we call you the experement maker?