1/72 Foxtrot Kit - Page 2

gantu · Oct 06, 2009, 03:13 AM

Hi chuck i working on this .

Gantu

herrmill · Oct 08, 2009, 11:28 PM

Here are a couple photos that Rick sent today to show all that Project 641 Foxtrot is proceeding full ahead.

He discovered that the working plans included in our file contained a few inaccuracies when compared to the reference photos, with the worst problems found in the stern sectionals. The master will be corrected based on the photo below.

Stay tuned... more photos to come in a few days.

herrmill · Oct 09, 2009, 09:33 PM

Here are a couple more photos showing corrections to the hull master based on the photos Rick is using.

Albion · Oct 09, 2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herrmill

Here are a couple more photos showing corrections to the hull master based on the photos Rick is using.

A lot more progress than i was expecting, very good

herrmill · Oct 12, 2009, 09:18 PM

Here's an update from the weekend's work. I am amazed at the speed in which Rick is progressing on the build.

Someone earlier on SP stated it looked like a "long skinny turd" & that does bear some resemblance in the first photo showing the plug sitting in the cradle used for building the Kilo.

More to come...

herrmill · Oct 16, 2009, 07:45 PM

Rick sent in several test shots as he starts on the hull plating & oil canning.

Once again these are initial test shots to get an idea on how best to replicate the actual plating of the Foxtrot. Final detail photos will be forthcoming once he is satisfied with the look.

herrmill · Oct 17, 2009, 09:13 PM

Here's one showing today's progress on the plating.

Check out those toys below & to the rear.

Albion · Oct 18, 2009, 01:05 AM

big toys

Capt_Christo · Oct 19, 2009, 12:25 AM

Coming along nicely

herrmill · Oct 19, 2009, 08:54 PM

Here's one showing the difference between the Fox & Kilo.

I like that retro look compared to the Kilo's larger streamlined hull.

fooman2008 · Oct 23, 2009, 01:11 AM

Chased a couple of foxtrots (scared/annoyed one to the surface after he listened to our sonar banging away for fifteen hours). Never really got a good look at them.
Foo

Albion · Oct 23, 2009, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herrmill

Here's one showing the difference between the Fox & Kilo.

I like that retro look compared to the Kilo's larger streamlined hull.

Arrr but 9 out of 10 Aqua men say the fox is more streamlined underwater, the kilo only has a rounded bow cos it nuklear powdered

nick_75au · Oct 23, 2009, 03:09 AM

Are they to the same scale?
Nick

herrmill · Oct 23, 2009, 05:32 AM

Pretty much. I believe the Kilo is actually 1/73 but then I don't go around carrying calibers & a tape.

nick_75au · Oct 23, 2009, 06:38 AM

#Maximum speed

* 10-12 knots surfaced
* 17-25 knots submerged
Propulsion: Diesel-electric 5,900 shp (4,400 kW)

16 knots (18 mph; 30 km/h) surfaced
15 knots (17 mph; 28 km/h) submerged
9 knots (10 mph; 17 km/h) snorkeling
5400 Hp 4027 Kw

Interesting comparison

Nick

Oct 08, 2009, 11:28 PM	#17
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Here are a couple photos that Rick sent today to show all that Project 641 Foxtrot is proceeding full ahead. He discovered that the working plans included in our file contained a few inaccuracies when compared to the reference photos, with the worst problems found in the stern sectionals. The master will be corrected based on the photo below. Stay tuned... more photos to come in a few days. Attached Thumbnails Foxtrot hull plug 91.2 KB · Views: 78 Foxtrot hull plug 81.1 KB · Views: 75 Some problems with drawings, mainly with the stern sections. 26.6 KB · Views: 62 This is what the master will be based upon. 97.4 KB · Views: 55

Oct 09, 2009, 09:33 PM	#18
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Here are a couple more photos showing corrections to the hull master based on the photos Rick is using. Attached Thumbnails 104.1 KB · Views: 53 110.5 KB · Views: 46

Oct 12, 2009, 09:18 PM	#20
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Project 641 Update Here's an update from the weekend's work. I am amazed at the speed in which Rick is progressing on the build. Someone earlier on SP stated it looked like a "long skinny turd" & that does bear some resemblance in the first photo showing the plug sitting in the cradle used for building the Kilo. More to come... Attached Thumbnails 103.3 KB · Views: 39 145.0 KB · Views: 58 149.2 KB · Views: 55 102.4 KB · Views: 53 134.9 KB · Views: 58

Oct 16, 2009, 07:45 PM	#21
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Rick sent in several test shots as he starts on the hull plating & oil canning. Once again these are initial test shots to get an idea on how best to replicate the actual plating of the Foxtrot. Final detail photos will be forthcoming once he is satisfied with the look. Attached Thumbnails Project 641 plating 115.8 KB · Views: 53 Project 641 plating 130.8 KB · Views: 47

Oct 17, 2009, 09:13 PM	#22
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Here's one showing today's progress on the plating. Check out those toys below & to the rear. Attached Thumbnails Project 641 hull plating 98.3 KB · Views: 93

Oct 06, 2009, 03:13 AM	#16
gantu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cologne Posts: 56	Hi chuck i working on this . Gantu

Oct 18, 2009, 01:05 AM	#23
Albion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: singapore Posts: 152	big toys

Oct 19, 2009, 12:25 AM	#24
Capt_Christo Mostly harmless Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 362	Coming along nicely

Oct 19, 2009, 08:54 PM	#25
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Here's one showing the difference between the Fox & Kilo. I like that retro look compared to the Kilo's larger streamlined hull. Attached Thumbnails Project 641 up against a Kilo hull 107.3 KB · Views: 69 Last edited by herrmill; Oct 19, 2009 at 10:43 PM.

Oct 23, 2009, 01:11 AM	#26
fooman2008 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,818	Chased a couple of foxtrots (scared/annoyed one to the surface after he listened to our sonar banging away for fifteen hours). Never really got a good look at them. Foo

Oct 23, 2009, 03:09 AM	#28
nick_75au Tygum Lagoon Terror Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Regents Park, Qld, Australia Posts: 1,296	Are they to the same scale? Nick

Oct 23, 2009, 05:32 AM	#29
herrmill Shanghai'd Expat Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Xiaoshan, China Posts: 2,429	Pretty much. I believe the Kilo is actually 1/73 but then I don't go around carrying calibers & a tape.

Oct 23, 2009, 06:38 AM	#30
nick_75au Tygum Lagoon Terror Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Regents Park, Qld, Australia Posts: 1,296	#Maximum speed * 10-12 knots surfaced * 17-25 knots submerged Propulsion: Diesel-electric 5,900 shp (4,400 kW) 16 knots (18 mph; 30 km/h) surfaced 15 knots (17 mph; 28 km/h) submerged 9 knots (10 mph; 17 km/h) snorkeling 5400 Hp 4027 Kw Interesting comparison Nick

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