Two dive plane protectors,these are fitted just in front of the very large dive planes.
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Two dive plane protectors,these are fitted just in front of the very large dive planes.
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The strange rudder with the slot in it,the rudder arangement is a little strange.
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The very large dive planes awaiting triming you can see the flash from the mould on one end.
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The forward tower bonded into place and rough trimmed,also showing the water inlets with brass collets fitted.
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Another view of the forward tower this also shows the bushing for the dive planes on the waist band.
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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.
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With the larger port hole cappings fitted.
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Tail with prop shaft loosly fitted,the top brass tube is part of the rudder assembly.
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Another veiw of the rear end.
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Forgot to add a photo of tower before it was trimmed and fitted.
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Some views of the strange rudder arrangement,which now works very well.
Some views of the strange rudder arrangement,which now works very well.
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The articulated rudder is really a marvel of engineering !
I'm lusting after this model. Hoping you may offer some kits ?
I'm lusting after this model. Hoping you may offer some kits ?
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Some views of the spar torpedo shaft and mounting.
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