Engel U177 IX D2

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With the WTC sealed and the electics in place decide to fit the top again and oops it will not fit bow and aft. It is rased approx 2 mm so i presume if i file 2 mm of the ceneter section all will be well.

I cant quite picture the gap, and am not sure how you attache the top to the bottom hull and how much give you have in the top hull, but 2mm doesn't sound like much. I prefer to fill gaps if at all possible rater than remove material and how it all lines up

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I found on My Typhoon that the upper lid doesnt fit very well at all. I had to fill it with Milliput fillers and sand it off. It seems the components warp slightley over time and can cause gaps.:smile11:

Only problem is I have to etch the lines for the panels when its done to make it look better.

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Solo

Try clamping the deck down to where it should be and warming it up with a hair dryer so it is warm to the touch,

DONT use any thing more aggresive and don't go mad.

It may just go back down when cooled and clamped in place.

Worth a try before filling and sanding bits off.

:regards: Sub.

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Spent the last week or so struggling with the wtc lid. No matter what i did it would not seal. On close inspection it was found the top of the wtc was warped on the rear end. After lots of deleiberation decided to shorten the wtc by fiberglassing back to the next bolts. It worked all sealed now and no leaks. Meanwhile have been working on the lid,fits much better now the Hair dryer idea worked a treat.

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Seriously cool type IX!!!

This kit is a real gem, been giving thought to buying a sub kit and joining the dark side of blue-water model making...this and the typhoon that a fellow of our boards has constucted has finally convinced me that nows the time!

As im still waiting for my uk possesions to cross "the pond" (darn those fellows at pickfords!) Im not able to finish off my HMS Eskimo (drat and double drat~!)... so its out with the credit cards and shopping time.

Any of you USA based fellows care to recomend a good east coast store... been considering the type IX by engels, but cant find a US seller.

:thinking:

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Hello Solo,

Glad to hear the hairdryer trick worked out ok, it useually does.

:regards: Sub.

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Hello Solo,

Nice work! Are both halves (upper and lower part) fitting well now?

Im very interested how you are getting on.

Regards,

Martin

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Yes both halves now fit thanks.

Not posted any more pics yet as I am still having trouble seaing the wtc lid. I hope to have that sorted soon and will then be able to get on with the top deck.

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Hi Solo. Hows it going with the seal on the lid ? Have you got the supplied seal to work?

I am just waiting on my new one coming from Engel, but I have thought about buying some Neoprene sheet from RS. At least I could make it to fit without having to join anything.

Interested to know if yours is sorted.

Paul

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No not sorted yet. I did recieve the new seals from Engle but again the bolts were the problem. I am at the moment working with the neoprane and roofing screws idea.

It has taken about a week to remove the old bolts and I now have to screw in all the roofing screws then cut off the cutting portion at the bottom of the screw. Will post you when I have done this and lt you know if this works

Ray

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what problems are you having with the seal on the wtc as that's what i'm building now.

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what problems are you having with the seal on the wtc as that's what i'm building now.

Hi there cplnobbie, I had considerable problems with the Rubber "O" ring on my Typhoon. Honestly if I can give you one pice of advice about it, file it in the round filling cabinet on the floor. And replace it with a Neoprene rubber gasket!:thinking:

My "O" ring came adrift a few weeks ago, and let a large amount of water in. I know others have had no bother with it, but I would honestly bin it. And make sure your screws are 100% sealed and solid fixed in place, as I had a leak through the threads on mine. I had to remove them with everything in place, and replace them with butterfly clips screwed in from the top.

I was told about the Neoprene by Mankster, he used it on his, and its been great on my Typhoon.

Paul

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:thinking:Where did you buy you Gasket from please.

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:thinking:Where did you buy you Gasket from please.

Hi cplenobbie. I got my neoprene sheet from RS components. Its a trade place, I am not sure its open to the public. If your self employed or know anyone that is, get them to register.

But I am sure you can get it from other sources. You may want to ask Mankster, he may be able to source it for you.

Here is a picture of mine. if its any help to you ?



Gives it more of a good seal in my experience. And since the bolts go through the gasket, less chance of it coming adrift.

Paul

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Solo did you put a breather tube in you WTC on the U177 please and if so can i see a picture please.:grinball1: