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    Post  rgj Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:11 pm

    Good Evening

    As you can see I am new to the forum

    Having built a range of surface model boats over the years I have always yearned for a submarine. I have now taken the bold step of ordering an Engel U177 IX D2 after much research on manufacturers & model type. It looks a lovely model when complete.

    Having explored this forum I am now getting mild- moderate anxiety that I have bitten off too much for my first project. I do not have an engineering background but have a range of bench & model tools, patience & an inquisitive mind & an element of obsessionalism if needs be.

    Also I can find relatively few references to the model compared to others- is there any particular reason?

    When the kit arrives & the build starts I will try & post pics.

    Any advice (& reassurance) would be appreciated

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    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:09 pm

    Hi Rob, and welcome to the forum.

    I guess the reason that a lot of people avoid the Engel boats is the expense of them...that one you have bought is a superb boat, but out of reach of a lot of people's pockets...especially mine!

    However, rest assured you're in the right place for advice and assistance with your build...if there's a mistake to make, then someone on here will have made it!

    Look forward to your build log..and don't hesitate to ask questions.



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    Post  Deep Diver (Fred) Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:00 am

    Hi Rob

    Welcome to the forum just pull up a chair & tell all about your self, could you tell us were you come along side may be??

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    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:31 am

    Hi Rob,
    If you have been building surface boats for a number of years you should be fine,just take your time and ask questions.
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    Post  Giovanni LiCalsi Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:43 am

    May the force be with you, Rob!
    And all of the Engelaphiles out there be your friends.
    Engel makes the finest kits available.
    I was fortunate enough to find an Engel Gato kit less the piston ballast tanks for only $700.00USD!
    A friend of mine bought the kit and then acquired a sweet bargain of the same kit, but completely built up.
    I also found a great deal on a 1/48th scale Type IX by ScaleShipYards.
    Just working on the WTC now.
    Kind regards,
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    Post  rgj Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:54 pm

    Thank you for the reassuring replies. I am expecting delivery week of 23rd Jan, I will keep you updated

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    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:12 pm

    Good man Rob, and don't forget the pictures...loads of pictures. We like pictures here!



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    Post  rgj Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:12 pm

    The kit has arrived. Suitably awesome

    Bad news is I have injured my leg & cannot weight bear for 6 weeks so no work is likely to be done

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    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:21 pm

    Now that is a real downer..still, at least you'll have plenty of time to read the instructions and mentally prepare yourself for what is to come...

    Hope the leg soon gets better, mate...
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    Post  B737 Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:23 pm

    Rob,
    A big question in this fase is whether you want to built as Engel intends and (possibly) change or improve things afterwards or start building including certain alterations from the beginning
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    Post  rgj Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:30 pm

    My plan was to follow the instructions.

    Seems sensible not to deviate from them as it is the first time I have built a submarine

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    Post  B737 Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:51 pm

    That's Ok, I did the same and when it's finished there is (almost) always a possibility to change things.
    Is the hatch covering the WTC still made of aluminium?
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    Post  rgj Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:27 am

    Hatch is still aluminium, that is one thing I may change

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    Post  rgj Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:58 pm

    I have been looking at acrylic sheet for the WTC. is 8mm thickness a little too thickor would 5mm do?

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    Post  B737 Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:21 pm

    I use 4 mm lexaan (polycarbonate)and a 5 mm (uncompressed)soft seal.reason is the original bolts i used are too short and cannot be replaced anymore (after using Locktite).
    I have to compress the hatch and seal very hard to get the nuts on with as a result the lexaan is somewhat bulging between the bolts but NOT leaking.
    you probably will not have this problem when using 8 mm lexaan but make sure your bolts are long enough.
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    Post  rgj Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:55 pm

    Thanks

    I have found a supplier that cuts to size - next day delivery - another job I can do with my leg in plaster

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    Post  rgj Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:52 pm


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    Thanks to my "leg caddy" with basket & working in conservatory with doors open (shaking dust outside) I have started work on the conning tower.
    I found the vent holes a pain even with a Dremel & diamond files.
    Not clear from the photos is the need to support the bridge decking forward of the gun mount area. Easily done with some resin.
    Next job is paint & varnish, I will do lower gun mount deck after this. Then work up with stanchilons etc.

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    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:36 pm

    Rob, your pics are way too small, my friend...nobody will see what you're doing.
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    Post  rgj Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:41 pm

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    OK I think I have sorted it.

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    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:00 pm

    Naff, just replied to it as well! Rob...ignore my reply!!

    Pics look good, by the way..
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    Post  salmon Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:45 pm

    Very nice indeed! Look forward to your build. Sorry about the leg.....
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    Post  B737 Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:50 pm

    Pictures are looking good! If you find it difficult to drill/file all the holes especially in de fuselage it might help when you rub with a soft pencil over the holes to be drilled so you get a clearer vieuw where to drill.
    By the way what means ATB?
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    Post  rgj Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:25 pm

    Thanks for the tip. I was also going to put masking tape across the top & bottom line to give more definition.

    I must say I am enjoying the build already (despite the stress of holes) , the lines of the boat are so classical. My friends cannot wait to help me launch in a few months.

    ATB = All the best

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    Post  Ynotkayak Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:09 pm

    Hi All,
    Found this site for looking for construction photos of the Engel U177.
    I've purchased the U177 back about August 2012 - birthday pressy to me.
    Have for many years wanted to build a T class sub, have settled for the U177 as a kit at the moment, if in the future I still have the bug I'll built a T class from scratch.
    Rob - your photos of the conning have giving me enthusiam to progress. Have been a bit slotted out! Completed one side of slots, now to do the other side. Have fun when you get to cutting the slots.

    Cheers,

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    Post  salmon Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:24 pm

    Rob,
    My friends want to watch me launch my Gato, but I am not so sure about their intentions. I think they want to laugh if it sinks. :-) (it won't)
    Cheers,
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