1/8/2024 0 Comments Engel submarine for saleThe center of the inner section consists of a single Piston Tank type EA825-12 (825ml volume with AutoStop, 12V) which comes pre-mounted with the necessary bulkhead on each end. The rear (main) bulk head is cast in 12 mm thick resin and incorporates all necessary connections for the screwed-on alloy bars, main drive as well as two water in-/outlets for the Piston Tank and the Pressure Switch. Furthermore, the frame is reinforced by alloy bars with threaded ends which are screwed against or into the CNC cut bulkheads. All parts have their set location and a very good fit. The inner section (so-called technical frame) is made of CNC cut PVC allowing easy and fast assembly. The hull seams have been double-sealed inside and out with 1 hour epoxy and the outer seam has been filled and wet sanded.Ĭonning tower with periscope parts, rudders and dive planes are all cast in resin to allow easy assembly. The rocket hatch section is also made of GR Epoxy and shows finely scribed detail. The main hull consists of two parts, the bow and aft section which are combined with a bayonet lock ring made of alloy and sealed with an O-ring. The hull of the model is made of glass fiber reinforced (GR) Epoxy. While still in service in March 1991 the vessel was decommissioned on the August 12 of that year. The Lafayette had her place in the Navy’s expanding “Polaris Fleet” during the 1960’s. The LAFAYETTE SSBN-616 was laid down 17 January 1961 by Electric Boat Co., Division of General Dynamics, Groton, CN/USA and launched.
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