whitestar12chris Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So here we have a snap fit kit which is roughly wood coloured of a one man submarine design based on Leonardo Da Vinci's sketches. Scale seems approximately 1/16, will be able to approximate once assembled. Its available from many different manufacturers including revell and italeri. Leonardo da Vinci himself said that because it was a lethal weapon, it must not fall into enemy hands. This may be another reason why instead of drawing the final project, he drew it disassembled and in a way that makes it difficult to understand. A boat with sails has a part that is submerged in the water and invisible to enemies. The pilot used a passage to get into the lower part undercover: the Mechanical Submarine. A pulley and rope system lowers the submarine, which can unhook itself underwater and proceed invisibly towards the enemy. The submarine has two air chambers, which can be used for steering and for air needed by the pilot, who has a mouthpiece. Steering underwater is done by means of a mechanical system. Heres the box art First up was to remove the numerous ejector marks. Ive decided to paint it for effect, so firstly a single coat of Vallejo white acrylic surface primer Then 2 coats of Vallejo natural wood grain acrylic paint for the cross bracing followed by 2 coats of Vallejo new wood acryllic paint All the best Chris 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hi So how big is it ? Looking good D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Its about 11 inches (280mm) long by 3 1/2 inches (90mm) wide excluding front dive planes. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Too big for the stand at Telford then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 So moving on an update of the build. Central frame with leather chest pad for prone operator and the dive planes in foreground The completed two tone wooden paint job, which although supposed to be wood didnt quite sit right with me Finished central frame, looking like new Central frame fitted A little black wash added for a more used look A better looking finish a gentle black wash applied and wiped with kitchen roll, note dive planes fitted. Had to be careful as the wash and wipe did try to lift some of the paint job. Forward dive planes shown in place All the best Chris 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looking very interesting Chris not seen this one before will be following your progress beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Another update, the steering rope is fitted and working along with the dive plane handles. Too the rear is a simple working gear box with pedals that moves the rear paddles (to be added). Measuring from the pedals to the chest rest, it works out approximately 1/16 scale, looking for a suitable figure has drawn a blank, mostly modern or pre 15th century and not Italian. rear paddles unpainted So this leaves the two airbags and the top frame to complete. All the best Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Fascinating Chris. Da Vinci really was a genius. Makes me start to think he is a good candidate for a time traveller Looking good, really nice wood effect All best regards TonyT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoscar Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hello I look forward to seeing the final result. Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: Fascinating Chris. Da Vinci really was a genius. Makes me start to think he is a good candidate for a time traveller Looking good, really nice wood effect All best regards TonyT Thanks Tony, he definitely was a visionary. Marc it wont be long with just the airbags and flippers to go. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Excellent work but I still can't figure this design out. Martian, obviously missing something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi Martin, basically its a one man design, you lye prone (face down), feet on the rear foot pedals which you move up and down for propulsion, the red leather pad is were your chest rests. In front of you are a pair of handles to control the dive planes, a pair of handles on a pivot with rope attached to control the rudder. (see first pic of last update post). There was supposed to be a breathing tube from the airbags (yet to be fitted), also another tube to control the buoyancy bladders coupled with the airbags. Thats the basics, but as per the Turtle it would have been hard work, theres no mention as to if he ever built it. All the best Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Doesn't sound like one of his better plans. However, its nice to know that even Leonardo had his off days! Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 So the final touches have been made heres the last update before RFI post and pics One of the two air sacs fitted The completed flippers Flippers fitted Final assembly Thanks to all who have followed this. All the best Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJS Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Pretty amazing little machine. Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Flipping Heck Tucker looking good Chris I like the wood grain effect that you have got with the frame work if you are of a certain age you will know why I said that beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Excellent work Chris It looks just right, I could see this model in a museum, would look superb in a display on the history of submarines. That woodwork really is superb. TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Nice result Chris, though I still say the original design was dodgy at best! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Something about the old joke regarding screen doors comes to mind... Or perhaps it's Leonard of Quirm's Going Under The Water Safely Device? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice Chris,but can I ask,what was the offensive armament and how was it deployed? Dave.(A land lubber!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It has been a very unusual build Chris, final result is beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar12chris Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 many thanks for the great comments, Alfisti, in answer to your question, to date this i have been unable to ascertain what weaponary it deployed. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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