Russian Typhoon Submarine

Part 3 - Priming / Marking

	No ... the application of the white primer coat (spray can of Painter´s Touch by Rust-Oleum) was not done in the dining room! It was done in the shed after sufficiently pre-heating it to above 50° (it was 36° outside.) I used one complete can of paint, but 2 cans would have been nice. Painter´s Touch was used because it: provides a tight bond for top coating is used on bare or painted wood, metal, wicker and crafts is fast drying is sandable
As soon as the paint dried enough to handle the hull, I moved it inside to a warmer temperature. And ... besides, the kerosene heater had to be turned off prior to spraying because my wife didn't want to see an explosion in the backyard!
	With help from many Internet web sites, I was able to obtain pictures of the many markings to be scribed and/or drilled and filed. Here is the port side of the sail. Tools used: ruler pencil PICKETT House Plan and Plumbing Inking Template No. 11501 SHARPIE® Fine Point Permanent Marker yardstick tape measure
The Classic Mahogany Runabout (recently completed) is used as my weekend "fix" while building my Typhoon. Man cannot survive in the garage 24 hours a day ... he has to visit the local lake, pond or pool once in a while. Our local club (The Elite Fleet) meets at Lake Trashmore every Sunday around noon. Come on out and see us getting our "fix".
	Marking the 20 missile tubes was awesome. Plans are to have 2 of these cutout and working ... yup, there will be 2 Russian SS-N-20 missiles inside ... and when launched ... will definitely get your attention! Next Step - Part 4 - Scribing / Drilling / Filing

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