SHEERLINE MODEL SUBMARINES
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Anchor House,
Tel/fax: 01493 754007
e-mail: sheerlinesubs@btinternet.com
Thank
you for your interest in our products.
Presently,
we supply four types of static dive boats. These are:
Trafalgar..53inch,
These
submarines are classified as ‘static dive’ models which, like their full size
counterparts, are able to submerge whilst on the move or at a standstill.
All
of our boat kits are built to order and are individually crafted. The hulls are
made in two separate parts which form upper and lower halves. Built from
glassfibre, they are extremely tough and resilient whilst the gelcoated surface
contains a superb highly detailed pre-moulded finish. The hull is free flooding
with a detachable dive unit secured to the inside of the lower hull half. This
unit is completely self contained and houses the motor(s), speed controller,
radio, pump and ballast tank.
Power
is normally provided by a single lead acid battery mounted in front of the dive
unit however the Trafalgar and Type2D are powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride
battery contained in the bottom of the hulls. The
These
models are sold as complete kits. The term “complete kit” means virtually all
components to complete the boats are included. Radio and speed controllers must be
purchased as separate items. We do not supply radio equipment but can supply
speed controllers which have proven highly suitable for use in these boats. A
self leveling unit is recommended to maintain stability when submerged and can
also be supplied.
You
will also have to purchase a tin of resin/ glass mix, of the type used to
repair car bodywork. This is used to bond a few items in place, so armed with
this and with a few simple handtools, you can commence construction as soon as
the lid is removed from the box…. we send all our boats out in wooden boxes.
The
Type2D coastal submarine requires more input on the part of the constructor than
the others in the range. There are many
slots to cut out on the sides and deck, the outlines of which are moulded into
the surface of the hull. All of these boats are straightforward to construct
and require no special tools or modelling skills so even as a raw beginner, you
should be able to put one together fairly rapidly.
In operation, these boats are simplicity themselves to control. The dive function is merely one lever or switch on the transmitter which controls a valve and pump. Push the lever in one direction and the tank floods, sending your boat down, push it in the opposite direction and the boat will surface. Between these two extremes, the lever closes the valve, thereby retaining the ballast water and making it possible to keep the boat submerged.
Five channel radio is required to operate these
boats but if one wished to use only four, the foreplanes should be fixed.
Normally, you will need four standard size servos, one of which should be
ballraced. Three channels are used for rudder, rear dive planes and fore
planes. The rudder and rear planes are controlled by normal stick functions,
whilst the foreplanes can be arranged to work from a knob or sliding control on
the transmitter. A fourth channel is used for the speed controller whilst the
fifth channel (ballraced servo), controls the ballast tank valve and pump
requirements. The ballraced ballast tank servo should best be controlled by a
three position switch or by a control which will allow three distinct positions
to be selected. On most six channel TXs, it is possible to use one of the
unused horizontal stick functions to this end. You may already have a suitable
radio set but, if not you will have to seek the advice of a modelshop/supplier.
The
unique design of our dive unit is responsible for the success of this range of
boats . These dive units all share the
same range of tried and tested components and exhibit an extremely high
reliability factor. The Type2D units differ in that they incorporate twin
motor/gearbox drives and a newly designed stainless steel ballast tank. We therefore have every confidence in the
performance of our units, as do all our existing customers.
Should
you require additional information, please contact us again and we will be
happy to advise you further.
Chris
Cloke
RUSSIAN “AKULA” 44” x 5”
The Akula is a “complete kit”by
which we mean everything to complete this boat is in the box. It is scaled to
1/96th and is the smallest and most compact of the boats we
currently produce. This boat is designed to go together really quickly with the
minimum of fuss and build time. It is moulded in the same top quality gel coat
and glass fibre as our larger boats and is fully detailed with all hatch lines
and tile pattern in the pre- coloured surface finish. All parts to complete
this boat are supplied and machined ready to fit. All control surface holes are
pre-drilled with the exception of the water inlet holes. The dive unit is
already assembled for you and only requires the radio and speed controller to
be fitted. This is an exceedingly easy boat to build, requiring only a few
simple tools and is aimed at the modeller who wants to go from the workbench to
the water in the minimum time. The Akula uses a 6volt battery and for motor
control and we can recommend and supply M/Troniks speed controllers at an
additional cost of £35-00ea. This boat
requires 4-5 function radio (not supplied) and uses standard size servos.
ITS REALLY VERY SIMPLE AND
QUICK TO BUILD!!
£525-00 + carr (40-00
The
It only
requires four channels to operate it and is very simple to construct. Building
this boat requires the use of the most basic tools found around your workshop
since all the components are made and only require fitting. The kit as supplied
contains all the necessary components to complete the model, with exception of
the periscopes. These items are not supplied with this kit and manufacture of
these is left to the builder.
Like the others in our range, This boat uses
the sealed ballast tank system which ensures reliabilty. The dive unit is built
to the same specification as our other boats and comes pre-assembled, it is
only necessary to fit the radio and speed controller onto the ready made servo
trays, to make it operational. As with all these units the builder is required
to make a small cam wheel from a servo disc to operate the water control valve.
A very robust and easy to
build boat… even for raw beginners!
£595-00+carr(40-00
Trafalgar class SSBN
The Trafalgar at 53
inches, includes all the hardware necessary to construct the model. This boat
has been extensively modified and is extremely easy to build using the simplest
of tools. Even as a newcomer to boat modelling you should have no problems
constructing this boat. Careful design has enhanced the diving characteristics,
making this one of the most stable of boats when submerged. Couple these
attributes with the high reliability dive units, also found in our other boats
and you will have years of enjoyable sailing ahead of you.
The
latest version of Trafalgar including NiMh battery pack
£695-00+carr(40-00
German WW2 Type2D coastal submarine
Length:66”
Beam:8” Height:13.5” Weight
23.5lbs
SCALE
Originally designed
in 1933 for the German navy as the Type 2A, this boat was intended for coastal
work. As requirements changed, the boat reached a stage of development
resulting in the 2D shown here. The Type 2D was a considerably modified version
of its predecessor in that it had larger fuel bunkers for greater range, larger
ballast tanks for increased diving abilities and was stretched by as much as 3
metres. The larger tower, unlike its earlier counterparts, was not only more
streamlined but allowed for the addition of a schnorkel and better access by
the crew. The propellers were run in Kort nozzles which gave the boat improved
performance. This 1:27th scale Type 2d model, unique to Sheerline,
has been developed with fine attention to detail and exhibits all the air of
the original.
The kit for this
model has been designed for ease of construction and should present no
problems, even for modellers of modest skills. The photo aided instruction
manual is very comprehensive and will carry you easily through the building and
finishing process.
All components are
supplied to complete the model with the exception of deck and tower railings.
The full set of hardware is supplied which includes our exceedingly reliable
pre-assembled dive unit. The universal joint couplings and 50mm brass propellers
are supplied and ready fitted to their shafts. Other details such as the 2cm
flak gun, flag, and brass mesh for the tower deck are included. The control surfaces are ready fitted with
shafts and bearing tubes, along with their control horns and rods.
Metal gun and mounting supplied Scopes and all tower mouldings are included
Bollards
and fairleads supplied pre-fabricated aft control unit
The performance of
this boat is exceptional. Power is derived from a 12V 9Ahr nickel metal hydride
battery which is supplied fully waterproofed. The boat is driven by a pair of
powerful geared motor units which are incorporated in the dive unit. The large
single rudder and aft planes allow for very responsive and accurate
manouverability.
This boat requires
5ch radio control and a self levelling unit. The self levelling unit can be
supplied by us and is necessary to maintain the superb controllability of this
boat whilst submerged.
This
very comprehensive and detailed kit is priced at
£950-00 + carr (£40-00
These
are handcrafted kits individually made to order and are packed in our own
specially constructed wooden boxes.
SHEERLINE MODEL SUBMARINES
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Anchor House,
Fax/phone 01493 754007
sheerlinesubs@btinternet.com
P R I C E L I S T
These models are unique to Sheerline. Each model is
individually built to order and they are probably the toughest and most
reliable model submarines to be found anywhere in the world. We only supply
complete kits and do not supply hull assemblies as separate items.
AKULA, 44”….*Complete kit with pre-assembled Dive-Unit £525-00
TRAFALGAR 53”…. Complete kit with pre-
assembled Dive-Unit, running gear and scopes. Detailed drawings of full size
vessel on kit size sheets are included in this kit.
£695-00
Type 2D Coastal Submarine 66” 1/27th
scale. Exceptionally complete kit with
all fittings (less handrailings and wires) supplied. NiMh battery included with
kit.
£950-00
We can
supply fully waterproof M-TRONIKS electronic speed controllers for our boats
for an additional…. £35-00
We can also now supply self levelling units to
fit our boat range for an additional cost of……. £45-00
We do not supply radio equipment. Contact your local model shop for this
equipment.
The cost of postage and packing
is an additional £40-00 and applies to
VISA/MASTERCARD payments preferred in all cases. Cash or Cheques (UKonly) or in other cases
Bankers credit transfer (bank charges to buyers account) *The term “complete kit” does not include periscopes. Only Trafalgar is
supplied with Periscopes as part of kit.