Building a 1/12 scale model of the Johnson Sea Link, a deep-sea submersable.
A photo of the real thing, circa 1973.
Finished blueprints. The final model will be 25" long when completed.
Side floatation tanks in progress.
Tubular framework made from brass.
Nearly finished floatation tanks.
Soldering framework, with a lot of help from my friend Ralph.
Test fitting of major components.
Structure that sits atop the observation dome.
Motor (from an electric toothbrush) installed in thruster.
Main components in place, some actually permanentely attached.
Rear view, showing completed secondary crew compartment.
Interior of the bubble; made from lots of extra model parts, etc.
A view of the interior from behind the bubble.
Yours truly pretending to paint the model.
Rear view with some of the initial painting started.
Searchlights under construction.
Almost finished. Just a few more details and some painting.
Designing the decals on the computer.
Front view with the lights on. The model is basically finished.
The finished model, against a nicer backdrop.
Head-on, with searchlights on.
The same as above, with Photoshop embellishments (to simulate the final look in the show).
Some shots from the filming of the miniature
Set up with a blue screen background
Another view; smoke is added for a haze effect
Close-up of bubble with crew members
Set up for a shot showing the Sealink trapped in the wreckage. Larry adjusts the smoke machine.
Camera's view of the trapped Sealink
Filming the fish trap underwater
