XCRAFT X24 from scratch

[Cmdr Varek]

Hello everybody,

I'm new here. I have decided to build a RC submarine from scratch. I have a really good experience in RC boats, after reading lots of stuff about RC submarines, I decided to dive, and buld my own.
I will try to post steps of building here, the goal is to collect remarks, ideas and advices.

As this subject is new to me, I decided to go steps by step, first a dynamic submarine to finally a static one, by switching the version of the WTC, keeping the same hull.

The main features of the submarine will be :
- Building the XCRAFT X24, 1:16 scale
- 3D printed hull (as it not need to be waterproof), I Have already 3 printed boats, and a string experience in printing
- metal commands (mainly brass)
- A simple WTC at start (a motor, 2 servos, battery and electornics)

I am currently in the design process (using Fusion 360); all the commands outside the WTC are done and tested (using simulation in Fusion).

Thanks for reading me.

Pascal

[Cmdr Varek]

Added some detail on the bridge, at least on sides...

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Pretty pictures.

Gonna build anything?

David

[CmdrVarek]

Yes, as soon as the design of the hull is ready, I will print it.

P.

[BoatBuilderTexas]

Good on you for going scratch-built on your first sub. Looking forward to seeing the bridge detail and the hull come off the printer.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Scratch-build? SCRATCH-BUILD???!!!!......

[JHapprich]

Scratch-CADed then?

I wonder if there are any x-craft kits suiteable for those little toy subs ;-)

[RanSan]

Pascal is making an honest effort to contribute to the hobby, and I encourage that.

There's considerably more to designing and printing a model than just making pretty pictures. Getting from an idea and a blank computer screen to a properly designed model, with all the engineering, details and mechanical considerations worked out, and then turning that design into accurately printed parts that fit together and function as intended, takes a considerable amount of thought, time and effort.

I think Pascal deserves some encouragement for taking on the challenge and sharing his progress with the rest of us. I'm looking forward to seeing how his project develops.

Randy

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Scratch-CADed then?

I wonder if there are any x-craft kits suiteable for those little toy subs ;-)

Yup. This kit, for example. Many more, if you bother to look.

David

[Cmdr Varek]

interesting, the control surface attachments in particular

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

interesting, the control surface attachments in particular

Learn to appreciate the capabilities and personal satisfaction of using ones own hands in achievement of man's one great attribute: Creation.

Don't be too quick to surrender your gifts and potential to the robots. (When the electricity stops, what will you be able to do?).

I presented just one facet of how to turn the 'suggestion' of practical operational features of a static-scale model kit into practical mechanisms that actually function; the defining difference between a simple display piece and a well running r/c model.

David