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The real boat was 14 meters long (551 inches). Divide that with 34" ( your model) = 16. It's 1/16th scale.
BTW, you're printing this in right and left halves, How will you access the WTC inside?
Romel,
Thank you for that information on how to calculate model scales!
My plan will be to use the three inner hull sections to make entrance into the hull itself by cutting the TOP portion of those three inner sections that will lift off for access to the WTC.
I do not have the ability myself to use a CAD system for the modification of the hull sections. Plus, I already have three sections already printed. If I go the route that I mentioned, I will use a high-end zona saw and cut the hulls by hand to achieve the top removal to gain access into the hull. Patience, time, and accuracy is all that is required! It may take some time, but doing it by hand will give me a much better cut than using any power cutting saw...
Thank you for posting the video! That is another possible way to do the WTC!
In the future, if you have a challenge like that, hit me up (or post up here and I'm sure someone else will step up). Slicing STL files is a pretty rudimentary thing for a program like Netfabb or many others. Many STL files out there are not optimized for our needs, so a few minutes of playing around can save hours of labor later.
In the future, if you have a challenge like that, hit me up (or post up here and I'm sure someone else will step up). Slicing STL files is a pretty rudimentary thing for a program like Netfabb or many others. Many STL files out there are not optimized for our needs, so a few minutes of playing around can save hours of labor later.
Bob
Hi Bob,
These files on the ICTINEO ll where not supposed to be a full blown submarine anyway, just a cut away. Using Simplify3D I was able to go to MESH and build both half hull sections, so I am slowly but surely learning more about how to manipulate files to achieve the end result.
Not sure what direction I will head to adapt the hull for a WTC, but I will certainly come up with a solution. This is going to be a challenging build for sure, and one REAL robust boat with a 4.5mm wall thickness! :-))
Today I finished up the outer hull sections on the ICTINEO.
I have also made the decision as to the propulsion system (550 brushed motor) with the small Viper ESC and I will be using a 2.4 radio system. The only control on this boat is a rudder and it will be controlled with a standard size Hitec servo. The power will be supplied with a 7.2-volt NiMH battery... This is all predesign at this point and is not set in stone. I also need to start designing the WTC as well!
I have started to assemble the hull sections together.
Right now the hull is just taped together to get a feel as to how it will all fit together. It is going to be a challenge, but so far it all seems to be a good fit!
I am quite sure that one will work a lot better than the original! Interesting build!
I first learned about the Ictineo II from an article of a german modeller who actually made it in RC from wood! A sort of Super-scale model.
Tonight, I finally finished putting the hull sections together using a medium CA.
The above photo shows the HOLLAND, and you can see the similarity in the hulls between HOLLAND and the ICTINEO!
The keel is attached. (Which was a real pain) Next, I will be spending time applying fiberglass and resin to all the seams and joints. I am also going to use some different filler to finish where the keel extended through the hull and to also help shape its final look.
I have two photos that may show you why the two holes in top deck of hull!
The large hole in question is located in section "B" and if you look close you will see there is a large insert with a small hatch on the top of that insert!
This photo shows this area in the in the model's half section view!
Here is another view of a model that someone did that shows that small hatch and the structure under it!
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