Stoopid Replicator! I ask for Scarlett Johansson and I get a 585 Class Submarine dorsal rudder in 1:48 Scale. 85% fill ABS.
If it did work, I'd probably get a 1:48 Scale orange Miss Johansson.
Many of you who know of, or own the 1:48 Scale DeBoer SKIPJACK, understand she suffers from some issues, least of which is the not to scale control surfaces. The Stern planes in fact are not only the wrong size, but the wrong shape and are FULL throw planes, like the elevators on an F-14 Tomcat (GO GRUMMAN!!).
After hearing about the control issues I was having, my fellow Islander (actually he hails from Brooklyn, like Ralph Kramden) Fred Swendsen handed me a set of correct stern planes for the boat. He’s in process of building up his own DeBoer and we’re sharing tech and goodies! Not only is this the coolest hobby, but the fellowship is among the best!!
Anyhoo……
They not only look right, but the pitch control is a lot more stable! Or as “HWSNBN” had stated to me , much more control authority. Cheez-and crackers what a difference!!
So the other day when I had the Sub ID Beacon epiphany, and subsequent success, I decided I’m adding lights to the 591 as well. This means I need a stern light on the rudder.
The rudder is not only undersized, but would need to be remade anyway for wire access to the 135° white light up there. The sock rudder is too thin as well @ 9/32”. A command decision was made: Make ALL the tail feathers correct!!
So out came the plans, TinkerCad, and my Monoprice Voxel!
All in all not bad for an ABS print! Some minor sanding, filler and mold prep, we’ll be good to go. I was going to use them as is, because I tend to do one-offs, but in this case it makes more sense. I lost a lower rudder once. Print time was close to 8 hours.
Now I'm just about ready for the Long Island "Right of Spring" passage, our infamous "Trim Party" (hide your women!!).
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