Nautilus Drydocks Announces Acquisition of Precision Pattern Product Line

[Das Boot]

I know how hard you guys work.

[RCSubGuy]

Not much happening with Sturgeon. Please bear in mind that for all intents and purposes you have two guys supplying kits and parts to an entire hobby. David and I are slammed just keeping up with production, let alone putting new kits together. We're doing the best we can, and prioritizing new products according to demand.

Sturgeon will happen (it's literally on David's to-do list). Just no idea when...


Bob

[Das Boot]

Any updates? I’m very interested in the Sturgeon, although Nautilus is my first choice. But, I’m not going to get the dual motor for the one boat. I can always switch ballast tank sizes for the Sturgeon.

[george]

Leave it to George to bring things full-circle. Touché, sir!

Ah come on Sir just my poor attempt at a little humor ah

[RCSubGuy]

I suppose what I could do is upload the prop file to shapeways and have it put in my "store". People could buy a metal version for their boats, but I really want to get some real world feedback on how well it performs before I go that route. I ended up selling the prototype without going through the process of finishing it as a functional model, so I really don't know how well it will push water.

[Subculture]

Many of the 3d printing bureaus offer metal printing. It is more expensive than plastic, but it's cheaper than the cost of having a one off prop cast or fabricated in metal. Suitable material options include aluminium, stainless steel, bronze and brass. Generally the first two are the most cost effective as they can use directly sintered processes, whereas bronze/brass tneds to print a wax version which is then used in an investment casting process- this all takes times, and the cost escalates.

Shapeways an i.materialise both permit the potential buyer to upload a 3d file for free and get an automatic quote for a print. It's wise to lighten the print as much as possible, e.g. hollow out the boss of the prop, this reduces weight which will make the prop easier to balance, and reduces the damage on your wallet.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Leave it to George to bring things full-circle. Touché, sir!

[george]

So I guess that means O Hell No? That`s the cleanest way I can say it on here. As for my godless, spawn-of-the-devil, satanic wonder-printer friend, I don`t think he has a satanic pooping file for this application. Just had a thought, HWSNBN your partner is the one who offers 3D submarine files for sale, so in a way your working for/with godless, spawn-of-the-devil, satanic wonder-printer person also, Sorry Bob, No offense meant. Have you put Crosses around your home for protection in the Upright position?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Hi SubHuman
Yes the printing is done by a friend I know who has a 3D printer with larger capacity. Yes I have watched the video but it is nice to double check to have a written answer as well. Mistakes happen. Misunderstandings happen.
Oh well looking forward to getting the printed model back.
Thanks for the reply help.

I know the prop is 3D printed BUT is there any chance HWSNBN MIGHT be making a metal version?

George

why don't you ask your godless, spawn-of-the-devil, satanic wonder-printer to poop one out for you?! …. Huh!?>>>

David
Reaching for the Med's

[george]

Hi SubHuman
Yes the printing is done by a friend I know who has a 3D printer with larger capacity. Yes I have watched the video but it is nice to double check to have a written answer as well. Mistakes happen. Misunderstandings happen.
Oh well looking forward to getting the printed model back.
Thanks for the reply help.

I know the prop is 3D printed BUT is there any chance HWSNBN MIGHT be making a metal version?

George

[RCSubGuy]

Outsourcing printing? OUCH! I'll bet that cost a pretty penny!

These files were not created with the idea of people farming out the printing to companies. The cost to do so makes it prohibitively expensive. Of course, you could be having a friend do it, and if so, good on you!

I used 3/16" oilite bearings to support the 3/16" stainless drive shaft in my prototype. You can also use simple brass tubing or, better yet, 3/16" plated wheel collars. Of course, you did your research before buying the files and deciding on a buildup, and in doing so clicked on the conveniently handy video link that I put on the product page for the files. At 23:26 I go into the prop shaft and prop specifically.

What am I saying? Of course you did! :)

[george]

Bob have a question about an old offering of yours, the 1/96 3D Astute submarine. I am having it printed as we type this. If I remember correctly you mentioned that a bearing is mounted and used in the tail end for the prop shaft. Can you tell me what the size of the bronze bushing is?
Thanks Bob
George

[george]

Congratulations Bob! OMG more things to spend money on.
George

[trout]

Congratulations!
It will be great to see these come to market! For so long we have heard that they will be coming, but nothing really moved. I believe you will make it happen!

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

That STURGEON is the pick of the littler -- go full-court on that one, Boss.

And that KAIRYU is a close second in my book -- as I redid all the appendage masters on that kit years ago:





















David