RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Scubatron

["Storm" <storm@intas.net.au>]

Steve,
I also have been reworking rileys design. I've actually been looking at the
possibility of it as a vehicle suspended on winch lines from a larger
vessel, possibly a catamaran type configuration. Possibly with controls for
surface motors within the sub. I have also been wondering about the concepts
behind the delta wing. Perhaps there would be a correlation between them?
Haven't been able to find much info on it as yet short of buying the plans
on the site and never building it.

p.s. I know a tethered vehicle is not really the same as a sub, but trying
to get my tender half into something that 'just sinks' is proving to be
unrealistic.

Storm

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org
[mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Steven Mills
Sent: Friday, 27 February 2004 7:14 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Scubatron


Shawn,

That's not my design or model. I wish.
Sorry if I gave that impression.
I posted it as an FYI, but didn't think to indicate it so.

What caught my attention, besides the design, was the
fact these builders used their apartment. Their site did
not offer much in the way of details, so I read between the
lines. It intrigued me in good ways, in that, if you are determined
to create something one uses personal resources the best
way they are able to achieve a goal. On the other hand,  and
my concern, did they also store and use the materials for
fiberglassing in that living space not to mention other tools
and materials.  If so, isn't that risky not only for their safety
but especially for neighbors? Did they also sleep and prepare
their meals there?  These 2 gents are from Norway and they
have listed their email address, so I am writing up questions
to send them.

As for your comments, I too, thought of human-powered-vehicle
designs, for material, structure, and spatial economy/practicality.
Also, hull designs from ultralights.  I had been reworking the
"aquasub" [ Riley ] sans pods/floats and as a vehicle similar to
the Scubatron, as a single pilot version and dual seater.  I will
post these on Moki for peer-comments sometime in the future.

Thanks,  --Steve

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 12:11:45 EST NeophyteSG@aol.com writes:
>
> Steve,
>
> Very slick design.  Strongly reminds me of the shouds/fairings we
> used in HPV
> competitions over bicycle frames.  As does the sponsorships.  How
> did you
> manage that?  I'm familiar with the process within the context of
> University team
> projects, but your project appears to have possible commercial
> prototype
> leanings.  Care to elaborate on the terms of the sponsorships?
>
> Warm Regards
> Shawn
>
> *****
>
> "Call nothing thy own except thy soul.
> Love not what thou art, but only what thou may become.
> Do not pursue pleasure, for thou may have the misfortune to overtake
> it...
> Live in the vision of that one for whom great deeds are done ..."
>
> Man of LaMancha, D. Wasserman


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