Russian SSK Kilo class: B-808 "City of Yaroslavl", scale 1:200

[strk]

Originally Posted by scon10

That is a beautiful building effort.
I am interested to see how this "sock" method leads to such accuracy,

Effort yes, accuracy - not. It could be better, but I'm only average modeler.

I'll have to try it myself too. With this internal structure, you could even make a detailed interior, if that was published at all. probably not,secret stuff...

This method is very effective, when working with regular shapes, like ship's hull. Detailed interior is only a question of references (and amount of free time) - some of them are available. Look at this:

[strk]

Originally Posted by BARX2

So, just curious, why are you re-designing the Kilo?

I did some improvements in construction an corrected few faults.
I'm going to release B-808 by ecard-shop, and I think that under russian flag, will be more interesting for paper-modelers community than ORP Orzel (PLN).
Also, I'm going to make some upgrade kit/mod which will probably include pump-jet propulsion (SSK "Alrosa" of Russian Black Sea Fleet), and Sindhughosh class of Indian Navy (same painting but different hull number)

[BARX2]

Ah, I see. Good ideas.

Here are some pictures of the Alrosa. You've probably already seen them, but other folks may be interested in seeing that pump jet.

Taringa! - ssk Alrosa submarino ruso

[strk]

Deck continued.

Last element was too difficult to glue in one piece. I decided to cut it along in a half and glue separately. The main problem was to get proper shape of the opening for the diving planes - internal support was neccesary (white piece of cardboard visible in the opening), it will be removed after completion:





Right half looks good. Joint between two halves will be hidden under the sail, so it will not affect the final look.

[shrike]

Originally Posted by BARX2

Ah, I see. Good ideas.

Here are some pictures of the Alrosa. You've probably already seen them, but other folks may be interested in seeing that pump jet.

Taringa! - ssk Alrosa submarino ruso

And here are some pictures with the pump partly disassembled

[Wiltshiresaint]

Beautiful looking model, with one of the best hulls I've seen.

I'm struggling enough with my own build to appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into achieving a finish as good as yours.

[BARX2]

Originally Posted by shrike

And here are some pictures with the pump partly disassembled

Yeah, those are some good pictures.

[Papercut]

Watching w/interest. Your technique for the hull construction is interesting. I have several Russian Fleet surface vessels, but no sub. Let me see if I understand the photos, this was a jet powered sub, wow. I never even heard of such a vessel, but again I do not follow sub development. Am I wrong to say, this propulsion system is like a giant jet ski! Thanks for sharing and thanks guys for all the photos, get ref material.:DRick

[strk]

Originally Posted by Papercut

Watching w/interest. Your technique for the hull construction is interesting. I have several Russian Fleet surface vessels, but no sub. Let me see if I understand the photos, this was a jet powered sub, wow. I never even heard of such a vessel, but again I do not follow sub development. Am I wrong to say, this propulsion system is like a giant jet ski! Thanks for sharing and thanks guys for all the photos, get ref material.:DRick

Seawolf and Astute class SSNs, Vanguard class SSBN are also powered by pumpjets.
You are right, it's just oversized jet-ski:D

[Papercut]

Oh man that is just cool. I am curious though, I know very little about sonar, but does it not catch the sound of the prop and since this thing does not have a prop, well is she truly a silent runner!!!!! I will watch out for this one, will add to collection of Russian vessels. You are doing a wonderful job and look forward to more. :DRick