This is the official
update...
I am progressing nicely.. I have the
hull welded up.(no end caps). the ribs are all in place, the conning
tower reinforcing ring is all formed, and welded in place. The variable
ballast tank is all welded, and ready to be installed. (I have burned up
15lbs of 1/8 welding rod so far) I have ordered the acrylic
dome, and was notified on the 16th that it was formed, and almost ready
to be shipped. I have purchased 2 motoglide trolling motors, 36lbs
thrust each, that I hope to use for propulsion, if I can figure out a
way to make them work.. I also have the 2 skids cut out, just need to be
welded up. I have bought the depth gauge, and the 2 scuba tanks
(steel 64cu/ft) and will be making the brackets for them. I hope
to buy the end caps for the hull soon, and am in the process of
locating the proper valves for the ballast tanks etc.
by the way , I got the metal from
Mclevin steel, in Red Deer Alberta.. they were very helpful, although
suprised at what it was for..!!!!
I do have some photos, and will
scan a few of the good ones, and send them to ray, and see if he
can post them..
Bill