Log

Last updated:  19 September 2013

K-350 Submersible Build Diary

Submersible Build Log

Crane Lift

Rolling Over.

Crane Lift

Back Into Shed.

Crane Lift

Sitting on its own Feet.

Drop Weights

Some Final Hull Welding.

Dome

Hold Downs Complete.

Hatch

Main Hatch Securing Lugs.

Dome

Fitting the Dome Mounting Brackets.

Dome

Making the Dome Hold Downs.

Hatch

Various Hatch Bits Coming Together.

Hatch

Facing Off  Hatch Bracket Plates.

Hatch

Error on the Plans.

Hatch

Hatch Springs Fitted

Hatch

Hatch Brackets Complete.

Hatch

Acid Cleaning Hatch Springs.

Battery Pods

Removing the Machining Holders.

Drop Weights

Drop Weight Bar Re-Fitted.

Battery Pods

Painting Inside the Endcaps.

Battery Pods

Painting Inside the Pods.

Motors

RE-threading the Motors.

Motors

Motors Fitted.

Drop Weights

Handles Complete.

Rudder

Jig.

Rudder

Nearly Complete.

Rudder

Rudder Controls Complete.

Seat

Seat Bracket Taking Shape.

VBT

Making the Variable Tank Valve Control.

Snorkel

Machining the Snorkel.

Snorkel

Snorkel Complete.

Seat

Seat Bracket Taking Shape.

Seat

Making the Variable Tank Valve Control.

Seat

Machining the Snorkel.

Switch Panel

Snorkel Complete.