ICTINCO ll Submarine Build

[rwtdiver]

I built this boat as per plans and photos! If I am wrong, I am wrong! So be it! Over and out!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[JHapprich]

Last comment. This is the bare hub.the blades are missing

[rwtdiver]

Last Photo! Notice the prop blades!



Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Sorry Folks! If you look at the old original actual photos out there you will see the split angled two sided prop. I am sure that the RC model you show has a two bladed prop similar to an aircraft propeller. Thank you very much for your input!

Honestly, I am really not interested in trying to make this boat totally operational. I do have a WTC installed and it is operational! (check my blog) Also the print files for this boat were for a 22" plus cut-away static model, not for RC operation. I built the Ictineo ll, the Turtle (not operational, and which will be finished today) the HL Hunley, the HMS Holland, and the SM UC 5 U-boat (which are RC operational boats) just for the historical and a certain time period of submarine development.

Moving on to my next series of projects!!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Scott T]

Shows a solid prop on video.

Also picture seems to show solid prop.










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[redboat219]

How about some LED light to illuminate the portholes. I do believe the periscope looking thing on top of the bow is a lamp .

[JHapprich]

Your prop is still missing the wooden blades. You are running the hub, only. Have a look at contemporay propellers. Add some, maybe clear plastic duds, and that fish will move!

Anyways, nice build!

Jörg

[rwtdiver]

Started on the final trim work on the Ictineo ll.



I have added the 3D printed panel sections on the stern section to represent the copper panels.



This is one shot that shows the final trim work completion.



This is the photo of the completed ICTINEO ll! It has been a real learning process right from the get-go. The print files had to be re-engineered to achieve the size that I wanted and to design the WTC that would provide the propulsion system as well as the chain operated rudder system. The first testing in the water proved to be a dud. It had very little forward movement and no reverse movement with the actual prop that was designed for this boat. If I decide to operate this boat any further in the water, I would certainly need to do away with the current prop and add a more modern design.

As for now we will move on to another project. I do appreciate everyone's input, suggestions, and above all help in building this boat. Thank you all!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

With the warmer temperature's today I was able to apply the final base color coat to the Ictineo ll.



After the finish has cured I will do some trim finish work after which will come the final flat clear coat.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

With our temperatures here in AZ at about 72 degrees today I decided to apply the flat grey primer coat to my Ictineo.



I used the Rust-Oleum Flat Grey Primer for this procedure. Ounce this has cured I will be applying the Rust-Oleum Chalked Cocoa bean brown as my final base coat color. After this finish cures comes the final trim finish work!

https://youtu.be/FGlJC-W8xss

The above video also shows the Turtle with the primer coat as well!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Today I managed to finally make my final finish and color for the ICTINEO ll!



I tried different primers and colored finishes.



The primer is at the bottom of the sample, and the final base color is at the top. It is Rust-o-leum Chalked Cocoa Bean brown flat finish. Tomorrow I will apply the primer now that our temperature will be in the 70's. I will be using the same finishing procedure and products on my Turtle build.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Good preparation apparent here, Rob. Get some varied color (metallic) 'rub-n'-buff.'

Amazon.com: AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish 4 Color Kit - Antique Gold Silver Leaf Gold Leaf Ebony 15ml Tubes - Versatile Gilding Wax for Finishing Furniture Antiquing and Restoration - 4 Rub and Buff Colors

After looking at some videos as to how the AMACO Rub n Buff Wax works I can see where it would add some very interesting color high lights. I am going to order it and give it a try! Thank you very much for the heads up on it and the Amazon site for the purchase.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Good preparation apparent here, Rob. Get some varied color (metallic) 'rub-n'-buff.'

Amazon.com: AMACO Rub n Buff Wax Metallic Finish 4 Color Kit - Antique Gold Silver Leaf Gold Leaf Ebony 15ml Tubes - Versatile Gilding Wax for Finishing Furniture Antiquing and Restoration - 4 Rub and Buff Colors

[rwtdiver]

My rattle can base colors arrived today! Dark brown, light brown, and the matt clear coat.





Along with the rattle cans I will be using water base acrylic paints, and in some areas Teaters enamel paints. Along with the paints I will be using an assortment of paint brushes.



After going over several different photos of the original boat, I have chosen the boat colors as per the photo below!



The copper that is shown in the photo on the upper stern section and on the two side panels forward and aft, may be accomplished with the copper enamel paints! Not sure! But I may go the extra mile and go with thin copper sheets to achieve a better authentic look.

SPECAL NOTE: Do to the nature of the STL files that I had on this boat that show four bands around the hull (hull section attachment) which obviously the actual boat does not have, I may either blend them in the same color as the hull or darken them to indicate them as a steel band!

As soon as our temperatures get up to about 70 degrees here in Arizona, I will begin the paint work!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

While looking for technical illustrators of the wonderful, add this to your list: Fred Freeman, Rolf Klep, R.A. Smith, Steve Hickman, Chesley Bonestell, Scott Lowther, Jack Coggins, Frank Kelly Freas, Frank R Paul, Hurbert Rogers and Ron Miller.

Thank you David,

I will certainly read up on these gentlemen. I do not recognize any of them! Looking forward to the research! I think one more name should be added to this list, and that is David Merriman lll.