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Don,
Don't let the availability of kit parts discourage
you form building. Any established weld shop should be able to assist you
in getting the weldments worked up. The biggest factors are, the
cost, do they want to be involved in something like a submarine and will
they do work for an individuals with a one time project. Not necessarily
in that order.
To take on building a steel sub, you should have
the ability and capability to do some of the fabrication yourself. It's
not a must but your going to get tired of going to a weld shop every time you
need some bricka-brack welded in place, not to mention the drain on your
wallet. The hull, pods and the rest of the steel work is only about half
of the entire project.
Good luck and hope to hear your getting started
real soon.
Dan H.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:10
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie
That's what I'm thinking. I left out the
"...OR..." part. I've seen other builder's sites that start out with
pics of the main parts delivery and I thought from the org or local shop to
plan specs? Thanks Dan H.
Don
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:09
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Newbie
Don,
There really isn't anyone offering K boat part
as a kit, that I know of. There may be someone familiar with the K
boats that will make parts but there isn't an actual kit.
You could take your plans to a weld shop in your area and see what you
can do locally. Be forewarned, a lot of shops get scared
away when you mention submarine.
Dan H.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:02
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Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Newbie
All,
My name is Don and I am an engineer. I
recently ordered K350 plans and have been studying the plans and
researching the web. All my research indicates that the major
parts of the sub (pressure hull, conning tower, battery pods, etc.) can be
ordered like a kit? Thanks in advance.
Don
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