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Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:43 pm
by tomhugill
Something a little different from my tanks. Bought it's from eBay from a chap that had ripped it apart rather roughly.

Here's how she was delivered:

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First job was to put her tech rack back together:

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Then repair the outer hull

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Trimming here out

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And finally painting:

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Weathering

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Simulated non slip walkway

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Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:51 pm
by Tankbear
Looks great Tom. I'll have to get over one time when you go boating ( well when it warm)

Ian

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:36 pm
by Ad Lav
Bloody Nora that things huge!

Good work, I like the testing in the jacuzzi/hot tub :D

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:43 pm
by tomhugill
Ad Lav wrote:Bloody Nora that things huge!

Good work, I like the testing in the jacuzzi/hot tub :D
This is the tiny one!

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Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 9:49 pm
by Ad Lav
Lol :D

A sub as big as your misses!

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:15 pm
by PainlessWolf
Tom,
Beautiful salvage and restoration job on that Submarine! I really enjoy seeing something that has been abused or set aside, taken up and given new life. ;o) You have gotten subs down pat.
regards,
Painless

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:21 pm
by tomhugill
PainlessWolf wrote:Tom,
Beautiful salvage and restoration job on that Submarine! I really enjoy seeing something that has been abused or set aside, taken up and given new life. ;o) You have gotten subs down pat.
regards,
Painless
Cheers painless! I do seem to end up with the rough gems, but keeps me off the streets!

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:34 am
by Muscleflex
Wow! Very very nice! I've always liked subs!!!

Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 5:22 pm
by tomhugill
Kiaser wrote:Goodness me 8O ....... :haha: :haha: that thing is huge Tom careful mate the cops might take you down .
Very nice pictures you have done a excellent job in the restoration department I must say and :D You are a master with the spray cans :thumbup:
Maiden voyage today, hoofing it down and pond was flooded but I'm foolish....


Re: Engel Lafayette submarine

Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:37 pm
by Ad Lav
It's like the hunt for red October :D