Flying Submarine part I

[Draken35]

You are courageous I must say...

[TomZ]

You are courageous I must say...

TomZ

[NARSES2]

 

[royabulgaf]

If I ever get a hold of one, and it would have to be real cheap, I'd paint it up like the yellow submarine.

[NARSES2]

If I ever get a hold of one, and it would have to be real cheap, I'd paint it up like the yellow submarine.

I can certainly see where you are coming from

[TomZ]

Ushakov LPL, USSR, 1937



The flying submarine was supposed to be used on the open sea for torpedo attacks on opposing ships. It was supposed to track these ships and await their arrival at the projected course while submerged. In case the opposing ship would not pass closely enough, another trial was supposed to be possible. Therefore the flying aircraft would have had to surface after the opposing ship was out of sight, track them again and await them again at the correct position.



Another projected use was entering naval areas and naval bases, which were blocked by mine belts. The flying submarine was supposed to pass the mines while in the air and then land inside an opposing restricted area, bay or naval base at night, submerge and act as a submarine. During the day, it would then have been able to gather intelligence on opposing forces, determine navigable water, or use an opportunity to attack.



The project was terminated in 1938



Model: Unicraft 1/72

TomZ

[ericr]

 

[PR19_Kit]

That really looks rather splendid. 

I still want to know what they did with the flying props when it was submerged, just let them idle, or....?

[TomZ]

I still want to know what they did with the flying props when it was submerged, just let them idle, or....?

What I could find is that the engine covers were closed before submerging. The engines were switched off. So I imagine that the props were feathered.

TomZ

[Gondor]

Looks like something out of a kids cartoon series

Great result considering what you sstarted with 

Gondor

[Rheged]

I like it!!  I now have a surreal picture in my mind of the opposition lobbing depth charges high in the air or AA guns at maximum depression trying to nobble it.

[NARSES2]

That really has come out well Tom and just goes to show you can use the phrase "natural metal finish" and the word "Unicraft" in the same sentence without the aid of expletives 

Really, really well done sir 

[zenrat]

I like it.  It looks amazing considering what it came from.
Good job.

[TomZ]

Had some time to make some better pictures today:











TomZ

[ericr]