Russian Typhoon Submarine

Part 2 - Installing the sail hardware

	Making the holes in the sail was accomplished using wood drill bits in sizes 3/8", 1/2" and 7/8". Then round, flat and triangular shaped files were used to square and shape the square ones. Take a look at the above pic and notice how thick the top of the sail is. Why so? Because, I have witnessed surface ships trying to roll over submarines at our local lake, and ... sometimes their screws would hit the sails. Whelp, I decided to reinforce my sail top. I did it by flipping the top half of my hull over and pouring Epoxy resin inside to the desired thickness. It took me a little longer to file the square holes, but I think it will be well worth the effort in the long run!
The final product is not yet finished, but I wanted to check the alignment. The various parts were inserted into a flat piece of clear Lexan®, and then the entire periscope system was inserted. Temporarily held in place with a clamp, you can see what it will look like ... eventually!
	I haven´t decided yet how the thing will go up and down (Clippard piston or float), but it will eventually work. Here is a closer view from a different angle.
Here is a pic of the flat piece of clear Lexan® that houses all of the sail pieces. The center hole will house the center guide tube that you can also see in the background.
	The center guide tube will be attached to the underside of the sail using Celtec. The structure will ride up and down on the center tube.
Additionally, I have decided to manufacture two (2) more brass tubing guides; forward and aft. These will help firm up the mechanism. They have been glued into holes on the underside of the sail. Next Step - Part 2b - Installing the sail hardware (continued)

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