Hi guys. Here's a couple of pics of my test model. I weighted it to
neutral, and used it to check how the water flow around it was, how stable it
was while moving on the surface and submerged, how quickly it "righted" itself
when submerged upside down, and what happened when the weight was shifted
forward and back a bit. I'm working on the design for a sliding weight under the
floor to affect changes in dive angle.
It performed well on all tests. Although it wasn't a "scientific" test, I'm
pretty happy with the stability, and also how little force it took to move it
through the water. My friend let me use his pool and we had a fun time playing
with it there.
It's not exact, but is a pretty close copy of the real one.
I'll be giving it to my grand sons now while I continue to build the sub. I
have decided on a name for it. It's called "The Kracken".
The next big expense is the stainless ballast tanks, as I'm almost done
with the fiberglass fairings.
Got any thoughts on the new name?
Frank D.