Ictineo II
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11 January 2019, 11:06
Dmitriy AndreeshchevHello, everyone! Started another wooden kit. This time it's a model of pioneering submarine of Narcís Monturiol. The kit is very nice and well detailed, though it should be assembled carefully and slowly. Many parts require heavy pre-shaping due to the flat laser-cut nature. Also, I'm using 0.7mm brass nails from Amati. As you can see, I've installed porthole edgings using them - it was a long process, as it has required the amount of 176 nails 🙂 Still, the assembly is very enjoyable! Also, finished the planking yesterday. The upper part of the tail is rough, cause it will be covered with copper plate.
11 January 2019, 11:15
Bart Goesaertlooking good, do they have the same model, but with interior too? Name rings a bell somehow.
11 January 2019, 13:03
Dmitriy AndreeshchevBret, there was another model, with interior, but from different manufacturer - Anfora, if I remember right.
Jean, merci beaucoup!
11 January 2019, 13:10
Dmitriy AndreeshchevAn update: The Ictineo II has received several shiny metal parts! Although those look beautiful and really contribute to the overall look, they are a pain, especially that copper tail plate. The problem, you see, is that metal parts here are very thick (it seems, that all metal parts are pre-cut, not PE) and therefore quite rigid. Yep, they are nailed just fine, but only there, where are structural ribs inside - obviously, thin hull planks just can't hold the nails, while the metal part is being stressed by it's own rigid nature. I've pre-bent them as much as I could, but, still, some cyano was required and few nails here and there tend to drop from holes, so I glue them into their places, when I see another one starting to fall out. Also, I've washed the hull with Tamiya brown panel accent color.
12 January 2019, 12:05
René "Lord Bilbo" BartholemyLooking very nice! I'm looking forward for the next steps.
12 January 2019, 13:20
Bernhard SchrockVery interesting object and unusual kit & material. Please a front row seat🙂
12 January 2019, 20:23
Dmitriy AndreeshchevAn update: addes several details, including the side hatches and frontal lamps. Continuing to work on a propulsion system - made a screw.
22 January 2019, 21:22
Miquel Morell MañéI often step by the side of the real thing when I walk through my city: Barcelona! cityseeker.com/es/barcelona/379863-ictineo-ii
23 January 2019, 15:13
Spanjaardcertainly a nice thing to see Miquel, but unfortunately it is a replica 🙁..... the real one had a rather ignominious end as it was scrapped after creditors took it from Monturiol when his company run out of money 🙁 🙁
with its air independent propulsion for underwater navigation it was so way ahead of its time..... what a pity
23 January 2019, 16:44
Ben MOne of the things I enjoy about this site is when an unusual subject pops up like this, there is an opportunity to read about a history that I did not know.
23 January 2019, 19:21
Dmitriy AndreeshchevThanks for your attention towards project, mates! By the way, another update: finally, I've installed the whole propulsion & rudder system on the model - rather sophisticated and difficult to build sub-assembly, but it's surely a gem of the build. Now, the only thing left are the railings!
24 January 2019, 21:19
Dmitriy AndreeshchevAdded photos of the DIY railings, made from brass tubes with the soldering iron
25 January 2019, 11:46
Ben MThat is a beautiful and unusual build! Thank you for sharing it with us.
25 January 2019, 20:24
René "Lord Bilbo" BartholemyThis submarine could have come straight out of a Jules Vernes novel. The strangest feature in my humble opinion, is the double bladed propeller. Weird! But overall, this is one of a heck of a nice job!
31 January 2019, 14:51
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My second attempt at wooden ship-building, though this time, it's a pioneering submarine of Narcís Monturiol
