[PSUBS-MAILIST] Jon's K600

[Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles]

John, thanks for the update. I've not had the challenges of being in a
rural area so I'm sure that's not helpful. Once you get it blasted and
painted you'll see what a big motivation that is and a big milestone to
move forward with the fun stuff!



On Fri, Jun 19, 2020, 9:42 AM Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

>
> Steve,
>
> Unfortunately I don't have much to report.  The sub is stripped and
> waiting for a complete sandblasting and repainting.  I thought I had the
> sandblasting all set to go last year but those plans fell through and I
> am in search of another sandblaster in my area that can handle the
> work.  I suspect however that I will have to travel with the sub to a
> larger locality that has more service options.  I would be tempted to
> hire one of those "water sandblasters" that come to your location, but I
> have no way to lift the submarine so the bottom can be done.  I suppose
> I could rebuild my gantry crane to accomplish that but I was only able
> to lift it about three feet off the ground and I'm not sure that's
> enough room for them.
>
> I had hoped to have my electronic environment software working by this
> time however parts are just starting to come in now after so many
> suppliers shut down due to Covid-19.  I do have my circuit boards
> however and have started soldering the various modules onto it.
>
> Jon
>
>
>
>
> On 6/18/2020 12:30 PM, Steve McQueen via Personal_Submersibles wrote:
> > Changing the thread.
> >
> > Jon, give us an update on the 600 🙂
>
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