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JIMJAM
Sep 21, 2002, 03:51 PM
Ripped out all the electronics and replaced them with newer ones. Really overkill but it gives you a sense of security when patrolling the depths. The Gov is lowering the lake to work on the dam. With the water getting shallow, a 7 footer like this can find the bottom easily if you are not careful. Pic one Docked, ready to head out
JIMJAM
Sep 21, 2002, 03:55 PM
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JIMJAM
Sep 21, 2002, 03:57 PM
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Clemens U-319
Apr 12, 2004, 10:39 PM
Very Nice!
JIMJAM
Apr 15, 2004, 09:20 PM
When it all comes together. Running Periscope depth.
JIMJAM
Apr 15, 2004, 09:33 PM
Been a year since I ran her. A bad back and lack of water has kept the boat at dry dock. Considered selling the boat and getting a more managable size.
JIMJAM
Apr 15, 2004, 09:41 PM
The U-Boat is 84 inches long. Thats a 6 foot bench its on. Had dual water tight containers. The rear main one is a D&E 3.5 mod 2 which runs everything aft of the conning Tower, motors,ballast tank. The front one with its own reciever, runs everything forward of the tower. Lights,sound board, retractable snorkel and torpedoes. Also runs the front planes which are in unison with the stern planes. The separate WTC not only aloows you to run more "stuff" but keeps me from having to run a long pushrod to the forward planes.
patrickegan
Apr 16, 2004, 01:52 AM
JIMJAM- Outstanding U-boote! Any boat in particular?
JIMJAM
Apr 16, 2004, 08:40 PM
The boat was built as the U-480,VIIC. I always felt U-boats should have lots of guns and sharp stuff so I added the bow and bottom net cutters. They did away with them later in the war but I just like the look of them. I had 2 other simular U-Boats and a box full of scale accessories, so I added some extras.
SeaVillain
Apr 18, 2004, 12:14 AM
That Is The Coolest Thing I Have Ever Seen..........how Much Wud U Sell It For?
JIMJAM
Apr 18, 2004, 01:25 PM
It wud probably be around 2 Grand.
SeaVillain
Apr 24, 2004, 10:10 PM
ok u hold it for me while i get a JOB (im 15)
Flyin Hawaiian
May 06, 2004, 07:50 AM
JIMJAM,
I would have to agree with SeaVillain......That IS the coolest thing I have ever seen!
Very nice work......very nice.
What's her max depth?
Lono
JIMJAM
May 06, 2004, 11:42 AM
Max depth of most subs in this class is determined by radio reception,visability and how much guts you have. Clear,fresh water is best with murky water,pool water being less. I regularly ran from periscope depth to 3 or 4 feet. Any deeper its hard to see so whats the point. The sub has a failsafe which in case you loose signal, it blows the ballast tank which surfaces the sub like a cork. Its probably the most single important unit on the boat.
mickm
May 13, 2004, 10:04 AM
JIMJAM,
Do you still want to sell the boat? If so, would you please email me.
My email addy is mickm@bayou.com.
I am interested in a finshed u-boat to save time. Since I am very new to
this hobby.
Thanks,
mickm
JIMJAM
May 13, 2004, 09:16 PM
Get alot of request for a pic of the guts. Deck is secured by 2 bolts and simply lifts off. The water tight container is easily taken out by disconnecting the drive shafts.
JIMJAM
May 13, 2004, 09:24 PM
Closer pic of the WTC. Forward empty section is the ballast tank area. It fills with water which adds weight to the boat allowing it to dive easier. By adding or taking off lead weight to the boat, you can change how low the boat will sink to when the tank is flooded. To be safe, I currently have the boat so when the tank is full, the waterline is at the top of the conning tower. In the same section, a brass tank holds propel, or in my case, Dust Off. Enough to "blow" the tank or empty it approx 15 times. The rear dry section houses the electronics.