Looking good Rob. Following along.
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Thanks Steve,
I am really looking forward to building this Alfa out to the fullest extent that I can. A WTC with a proper working ballast system, functioning diving plains, rudder, and propulsion system. And when that has been achieved, a properly finished out David M. hull!
Rob
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My Alfa build is not a true 1:72. I purchased the files from Nautilus Drydocks (1:96 scale) and modified the size of the files to get as much additional length to my build as possible using my DREMEL 40 3D printer. 170mm is my max height on this machine. I took Bob Martins files and I am building at 125% which is a little smaller than 1:72 scale, not sure what the scale is! I am scratch building my WTC system for my boat, and will need the extra length.
Rob
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I have the bottom sections of the Alfa hull completed!
I also purchased two 24" cylinders (one 3.00" and one 3.50") Not totally sure which one I will use just yet. I have the 3.50" cylinder in the two photos above. Until I get the top hull sections complete, the cylinder selection is up in the air at this point.
Rob
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Go with the 3-inch. You'll appreciate the extra annualar space when it comes time to trim that bad-boy.
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Thats what I was thinking, plus the extra length will give me more room for the electronics and the ballast system.
Rob
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Thank you, Nick!
I really do enjoy building submarines, I do like the challenges involved. I will finish up the Utility Boat that I started, but as a break-away project.
I took the above photo of the Alfa Bow, just to show how much detail is coming through on the 3D printed files. The detail on this entire boat is one of the best that I have built from Nautilus Drydocks files!
Rob
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Today I finished up the upper and lower hull sections on the Alfa! The completed sections took a total of 158 hours print time
The only items left to print out are the controls surfaces. (Upper and lower rudders, forward dive planes, and the stern dive planes)
After the printing process is complete and I have all the parts, I will put my attention to the stern section control linkage systems.
Rob
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