Build of the Scorpion

Augie
Had this one a while, finally decided on the boat I was going to do so here it is. First I thought I would start simple, the screw.

Augie
3 more progress pics, the size of this thing does not help. So hull together and working on getting it sanded smooth on the joins.

Martin Oostrom
That's nice, fast and tidy!

Augie
Hi Martin,

thanks, its a fairly easy build and simple enough to paint. need to add third hull colour to break up the top side then sort the sail.

as its scorpion when she went down, markings are minimal as she didn't carry a penant number

Wilfried Bogaerts
😮 👍

Augie
Thanks willy

Mike Kryza
From heaven to hell - you've changed the medium... 🙂 👍

Augie
🙂 thanks mike, i fancied a little change.. bigger than i'd planned lol

Clifford Keesler
OH, yea I like that. I have this thing about subs, but I'm afraid to build any. LOL.

Augie
Lol lot too do still but its one i will do bits too when i feel like it

Łukasz Gliński
I always wondered how big it must be after building. Following 🙂

Augie
Huge is a good description

Clifford Keesler
How big is that thing. It will sure be cool when done.

Augie
Uploaded new pic, will give a good indication of the size 🙂

Clifford Keesler
It's a biggie, and a nice looking one at that.

Donald Dickson II
I am confused. Where are the wings???? The exhausts???? The canopy???? The hell kind of plane is this?????😉

Looks great! LOL

Augie
lol thanks don 😄

Glenn
This must be some kind of dive bomber? Are you feeling o.k. Augie? 🙂 Must be a bit like that soviet sub plane thing they invented? can't remember what the hell it's called... This thing.
www.scalemates.com/kits/176257-unicraft-models-ushakov-lpl-flying-submarine

Donald Dickson II
Glenn, right??? Thats what I am talking about. I thought I knew most planes out there. This one though...

Glenn
So did this this thing fly o.k. or just sink! weird idea. Can't imagine how you would stop water getting into the engines?

Michael Hickey
Nicely done Augie.👍

Łukasz Gliński
@Don&Glenn - the Wiki says:
"The engines were supposed to be sealed shut by metal plates while under water. The flying submarine was supposed to house six hermetically sealed chambers in its hull and wings: Three chambers to hermetically seal the three aircraft engines (AM-34; 1000 HP; while starting 1200 HP, using the turbo compressor), as well as the hermetically sealed pilot's chamber, a chamber for the accumulator and another one for the electric engine. All the other empty spaces of the aircraft were supposed to be filled with water while submerging."
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_submarine)
I was also surprised anybody tried to introduce it 🙂
Nice sub btw., looks GREAT 😉

Augie
Thanks guys, not quite finished yet the sail needs dome work as do the stuff on it.