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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Children's author needs expert advice



Thanks so much, Frank! I have lots of great ideas and "stuff" to read and ponder. This group has been a big help.
Barbara

On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 8:18 PM, <ShellyDalg@aol.com> wrote:
Hi Barbara. There was a couple of college kids who built a small sub from a propane tank a few years ago. It was called the "Manatee". It was small enough to pull around on a cart, and could possibly be built by a young boy with minimal mechanical knowledge. They made several dives and it worked. They kept it very small and simple, using pedals to make it go, and a few innovative methods to control pitch and depth. I think this link will get you there. Although we ( old men ) often get pretty serious about our sport, I like the idea of a boy's story that could inspire some young ones to learn more and join the adventure. The problem is, much like scuba diving, this sport can kill you if you make a mistake, so many of the answers you've received so far may sound a little negative.
My daughter is a teacher and her students show a lot of interest in my little sub project. I hope it inspires one of them to study engineering and maybe some day have a dream of their own to follow. 
Try this link and see if it helps.
My sub project can be seen on the psub site, or here's a direct link to some photos. I hope to launch this year.
Best of luck on your writing project. Frank.




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