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Rick,
I disagree with your statement:
I strongly feel that there is too
much engineer and not enough artist in the process of building a
sub.
Sure, esthetics are important in build almost
anything the eye can see, but it's the engineering that gets the job done.
The artist part in a sub is way back there somewhere. Behind a whole bunch
of engineers.
If not for the engineering, we'd all
be OOOH-ing and AAAH-ing over pictures and sculptures of subs
and none of us would have anything to actually dive in. My K-350 was
engineered by an engineer, built by an engineer and is diving with an
engineer in the pilots seat. Although I think it looks quite pleasing, I
doubt it would win a prize at an art show. I also know that when riding in
it, I don't get the view I would if I were in a glass bubble, but the important
part is, I get a ride, and a view.
Heck, if all you want is a panoramic view of the
first 100 feet, SCUBA dive and spend your sub money on a towel to dry off
with afterwards. The appeal of a sub is either to go past SCUBA
depth, and for a longer time then SCUBA allows, or dive and stay in a
dry atmosphere. Oh yes, and see something along the way, even if the view
is hindered some.
We all have different interests that brings us to
this forum. Some are artist, some are engineers, some are up for a
challenge and some are dreamers. It makes no matter what we are, but
if you want to dive without getting wet and live to do it again, you better be a
damn good engineer first off.
Truth be told, most people that actually build a
sub do it for the challenge of the build and would rather spend the money for
the parts then purchase a completed sub anyway. That's why, so many
completed ones end up as flower pots. That and the liability in
selling a home built sub to another person.
There's my two cents worth (US)
Now, I'll be off to start digging the
foundation hole for my flower pot when I'm done
diving it.
Dan H. |