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PeeWee:
Since the workshop was covered in fiberglass dust from the Waverley, i decided to cut out the S class holes.

here is the progress if anyone is intrested.



she is just over 7 foot long so is quite a handfull in the workshop.   ;D

Eddy Matthews:
I've always fancied building a model sub, so I'd certainly be interested in further posts on your progress Ian.... Looking good so far!

Regards
Eddy

PeeWee:
In that case i will post updates to show how the monster is progressing  :azn:

PeeWee:
well decided to make a small start on the mechanical parts.  i got bored with drilling holes



second job was to insert the rudder shaft into the rudder molding.  took some courage to drill this and it was done half way in then turn around and drill from the other end to reduce the drills vibration.
the longest part of the job was to ensure squareness

once drilled then the shaft was press fitted into the rudder followed by drilling the retaining hole



the completed job, though i may add a brass bearing into the retaining hole.


regards

Eddy Matthews:
I'm not sure I would have fancied drilling the hole for the rudder shaft Ian..... I don't have the equipment to drill that accurately, so I would have had to do it using the mark one eyeball! And then repaired it when I got it wrong!! ;)

Regards
Eddy

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