The Association of Model Submariners.

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

* THE FORUM FOR ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN BUILDING AND OPERATING MODEL SUBMARINES *



Join the AMS - Registered Forum users can become members of the AMS and it's free ...... To join send an email with your name , address and phone number to amstreasure@googlemail.com


For a guide to past events see the "Shows and Events" section.

Papplewick Pumping Station SUBMARINE Day. 31st March - 1st April 2024.

$$$

&&&

::::

Who is online?

In total there are 7 users online :: 0 Registered, 0 Hidden and 7 Guests

None


Most users ever online was 180 on Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:03 am

Latest topics

» Information on camouflage patterns for German seahund
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyFri Mar 15, 2024 4:36 pm by david f

» WW2 mini sub build
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyTue Mar 12, 2024 1:56 pm by geofrancis

» Not the hobby I expected :)
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptySun Mar 10, 2024 6:30 pm by cat

» 868/915 Mhz as a viable frequency for submarines.
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyWed Mar 06, 2024 4:50 pm by tsenecal

» Sheerline gasket material
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyMon Feb 19, 2024 9:24 pm by Michaelc

» Choice of CAD software and Printer for 3D printing
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyThu Feb 15, 2024 1:53 pm by david f

» Engel Nautlus
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyTue Feb 13, 2024 9:15 am by palmert6

» RF 27/433MHz maximum depth in pools (1-5 ppm chlorine, 6-8pH)
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyThu Feb 08, 2024 2:05 pm by david f

» Arduino proportional control of a piston tank
CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 EmptyThu Feb 08, 2024 1:37 pm by david f

Statistics

Our users have posted a total of 12425 messages in 1980 subjects

We have 1005 registered users

The newest registered user is Les

+8
tattooed
Giovanni LiCalsi
david f
Deep Diver (Fred)
profesorul
salmon
Tom(ADMIN)
nigele(ADMIN)2
12 posters

    CSS HUNLEY

    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:22 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1881

    Two dive plane protectors,these are fitted just in front of the very large dive planes.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:26 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1882

    The strange rudder with the slot in it,the rudder arangement is a little strange.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:29 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1883

    The very large dive planes awaiting triming you can see the flash from the mould on one end.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:33 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1884

    The forward tower bonded into place and rough trimmed,also showing the water inlets with brass collets fitted.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:37 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1885

    Another view of the forward tower this also shows the bushing for the dive planes on the waist band.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:46 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1910

    The rear tower fitted,allso shows two of the port holes that run along along the top of the hull these will have the larger port hole rings fitted around them in keeping with the original.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:48 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1911

    With the larger port hole cappings fitted.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:53 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1912

    Tail with prop shaft loosly fitted,the top brass tube is part of the rudder assembly.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:57 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1914

    Another veiw of the rear end.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:00 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1915

    Forgot to add a photo of tower before it was trimmed and fitted.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:41 pm

    SCSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1910

    Some views of the strange rudder arrangement,which now works very well.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:43 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1911
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:46 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1912
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:47 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1913
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:49 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1914
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:51 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1915
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:53 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1916
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:55 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1917
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:57 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1918
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:58 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1919
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:00 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1920
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:02 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1921
    Giovanni LiCalsi
    Giovanni LiCalsi
    Guest


    Posts : 170
    Join date : 2010-11-15
    Age : 73
    Location : Alameda, California, USA

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  Giovanni LiCalsi Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:01 am

    The articulated rudder is really a marvel of engineering !
    I'm lusting after this model. Hoping you may offer some kits ?
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:30 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1922

    Some views of the spar torpedo shaft and mounting.
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    nigele(ADMIN)2
    AMS Chairman


    Posts : 1107
    Join date : 2010-11-06
    Age : 70
    Location : Braintree, Essex

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 Empty Re: CSS HUNLEY

    Post  nigele(ADMIN)2 Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:31 pm

    CSS HUNLEY - Page 6 100_1923

      Current date/time is Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:43 am