As if I don't have enough projects - 1/76th Ohio'ish sub
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The transition from splotchy bleaching to green slim is too stark. Blend the two with oils. Reduce the height of the green. More 'dirty water' run-off from deck down to waterline. NO VERTICAL STREAKING FROM WATERLINE DOWN!
What a magnificent beast you have there! Looking forward to the day you can provide me target services with that thing.
DavidWho is John Galt?Comment
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More progress shots. It is almost done. The motor, ESC and stern servos are all together as a removable module. I have about 3.5 liters (almost a gallon) of air in 4 spherical ballast tanks and two 5Ah SLA's for power. All the servos are external to the box as well as the gas back-up system. The box contains the pump, ballast control module, receiver and a Castle Creations 20A BEC. Yes, it is overkill but it's what I had. It will also get a pitch control as soon as it arrives. The 2.4GHz antenna is secured in one of the tall masts being held by a clip on the bracket that secures the fairwater planes servo and snorkel. The motor/servo tray, water tight box tray and battery tray are 3D printed. The box and battery trays have that foam shelf liner attached to them which keeps the batteries and box stationary when secured with the velcro straps. I also attempted to add some buff colored oil paint to the hull to weather it more. It will do. There are just a few things left to do including setting up the radio. When Spring comes and I am able to uncover the pool I will work on trimming it out. Again, this is a hybrid. The nose and tail cones are PETG while the hull is 6" PVC. The missile deck and sail are epoxy fiberglass. The stern and fairwater planes are black Onyx resin. All of the interior bulkheads, brackets, fittings and trays are printed from ASA except for the gas back-up valve/servo bracket. The ballast tanks are 120mm ornaments but could easily be printed from ASA for future projects if desired.
Last edited by SubDude; 12-10-2020, 03:40 AM.Comment
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Your design, choice of materials, and the engineering that went into your build is over the top to say the least! It's totally amazing what you have done with all your builds with the short time you have been doing Submarines. Congratulations for another fantastic build! You have a real since of quality and work ethics in all your builds!!
I don't want you to get the big head!! But you do nice work! Loved the video too, thanks for sharing!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"Comment
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Steve! WOW! I am really at a loss for the right words for your Ohio class sub build!
Your design, choice of materials, and the engineering that went into your build is over the top to say the least! It's totally amazing what you have done with all your builds with the short time you have been doing Submarines. Congratulations for another fantastic build! You have a real since of quality and work ethics in all your builds!!
I don't want you to get the big head!! But you do nice work! Loved the video too, thanks for sharing!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"Comment
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Not yet. Having to wait for warmer weather when I can uncover my pool. All I did to waterproof the servos was to take them apart and spray them full of CorrosionX HD. The deepest that three of the four servos should typically see is about 15 inches.The fairwater planes servo only stays below the water while the boat is submerged.Last edited by SubDude; 12-21-2020, 11:40 AM.Comment
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