Outstanding. Keep it up sailor!
3D Printing Submariens and Sub Components
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RCJetDude, I have the same setup as far as the 2.5/3/2.5. Question, your servos appear to be on the bottom of the module instead of the top. Is that correct? I’ve never seen that done before. Is it easier to do it that way for your particular boat? Thanks.Last edited by Das Boot; 07-21-2020, 03:47 PM.“Of the 40,000 men who served on German submarines, 30,000 never returned.”Comment
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Originally posted by rwtdiverWhile I am here I will share my first hull part on the LA Class Attack Sub! I have the stern completed. I wanted to start on the stern so that I can work on how I will install the control linkages. It's going to be fun! not much room to work with. But as they say "No pain No gain!:-))
I will be printing this Sub from stern to bow! More coming!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"“Of the 40,000 men who served on German submarines, 30,000 never returned.”Comment
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Well, I’ve read and looked at all 15 pages of these builds. I can, without a doubt say, that I hate all of you. Especially you, Rob. Seriously though, I can’t paint, scratch build or play anything but a record player. You guys are a credit to the hobby. At one time I thought rc subs were dead after the unfortunate semi-demise of an organization I used to belong to. However, I see it’s stronger than ever. Rock on,
Casey“Of the 40,000 men who served on German submarines, 30,000 never returned.”Comment
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That is just the way it worked out for me. It could be set up either way.Comment
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Originally posted by rwtdiver
Thank you Casey,
I have not even scratched the surface as to all there is to learn about this hobby! There are some real craftsman on this forum, and any tidbit of knowledge I have gained is a credit to these fine people and the help they have extended me along the way!!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"“Of the 40,000 men who served on German submarines, 30,000 never returned.”Comment
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Originally posted by rwtdiver
Thank you Casey,
I have not even scratched the surface as to all there is to learn about this hobby! There are some real craftsman on this forum, and any tidbit of knowledge I have gained is a credit to these fine people and the help they have extended me along the way!!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"“Of the 40,000 men who served on German submarines, 30,000 never returned.”Comment
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Originally posted by rwtdiver
frozenottsel
Looks very good! Did you do your own CAD work on this Sub? If so what CAD design system are you using? My LA Class Sub was from Nautilus Drydocks and the file he has for sale! Are you going to design your own SD/WTC for this build!
Got to love 3D Printed Submarines!!!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"
Yes, I did my own cad work for this sub using SolidWorks and I do intend to design my own WTC for this build.
I'm super excited about how it's coming along, and I'm already beginning to imagine what else I could try my hand at :D
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Update on my Virginia model.
Gluing is done (with exception for the tailpiece where the rudder and stern plane axles with go), hold-down screw inserts are in (note to self: in the future, design the holes for the inserts into the model, it'll be easier than drilling the holes), and I've finished a first pass of sanding :D
Really starting to come together now :DComment
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This could probably also be posted in the "Silly Questions from Newbies" but here she goes"
The part that bothers me about 3D printing subs with filament being what it is; is the durability in hot weather of the printed sub. (Subs are usually black - doah!).
What about 3D printing a sub as thin as reasonably possible and then laying up a layer or two of glass on top of it so its more durable and lasts in the sun?
Would that produce a durable and "good" final product?
For extra rigidity a glass layer could also be added on the sub inside after printing.
If this works it would allow for all of the benefits of 3D printing (accuracy, straight lines, less mess, less dust,less physical work etc) without a lot of the downsides of doing fiberglass molding work (making plug, crooked lines, sanding, sanding and more sanding etc)
What do you think?
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