USS BlueFish

By pressonreguardless 5 entries 12 Jul 2022 — 22 Jul 2022
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USS BlueFish

While I am waiting for the epoxy to fully harden on the 44, I am embarking on the Bluefish build.
I bought this on ebay only because it was 1/4 of list price, and I did find it interesting.
Seems like a nice little kit.
Fitted the hull together, using CA, not Duco and tape as is called for. I used the CA so I can see and secure each area of the seam as I go along. The hull is very thin on the bottom., will require some filling and fairing,
Trev
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Application of Fiber Glass Tape

I applied 1" fiberglass tape with polyester resin on the inside seam.
Stuff stinks, should have done it outside, but what's another couple of dead brain cells🙄🙄
I do know better😆
Trev
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Bulkhead installation, hull faring

Installed the watertight bulkheads.
Started Fairing the Hull with Bondo.
Trev
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Installation of some running gear.

Installed motors, shafts-shaft logs.
Dumas provided 2 left hand props. I ordered one left and one right three blade in brass.
Gotta show the sub a little respect!
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Basically Finished

Here she is almost complete.
Still waiting for the ESC.
Once that arrives, I can ballast her out.
Also waiting for deck guns to arrive.
Are they ever really finished?🙄
Trev
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