3D Printed USOS Seaview project

[rwtdiver]

Rob, I’m so far behind on a 3-D printing, I don’t know if I’ll ever catch up. You have it down pat, buddy.

Casey,

The 3D STL files I got from Bob (Nautilus Drydocks) is for the 4 window version only. I have not seen any 3D printable 8 window Seaview's. Casey, the 3D printing machines they have out now make very easy to work with. Just need to do it!! :-)

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat.".

[rwtdiver]

After 40 hours of printing time, I now have the bow section complete.





All four sections came together very well. Ounce it is glued up, it will require very little filler.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Work on Seaview today..





The parts are starting to pile up! I made the decision to go back to supports. As mentioned before I was getting a lot of stringing and the overall finish just did not appeal to me. I have had to add 4 to 6 more hours to the run time and additional PLA to the parts, but the final results are much better.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[RCSubGuy]

Casey,

The 3D STL files I got from Bob (Nautilus Drydocks) is for the 4 window version only. I have not seen any 3D printable 8 window Seaview's. Casey, the 3D printing machines they have out now make very easy to work with. Just need to do it!! :-)

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat.".

Rumor has it that I'll have an 8 window version soon...

[rwtdiver]

Rumor has it that I'll have an 8 window version soon...

OH NO! I really had to pull out every bit of dialog persuasion that my feeble mind could muster up to get the files for the 4 window Seaview. I will need more room!! Oh well, I will be looking forward to seeing the files.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Progress report on Seaview.

I do hope you guys are not getting tired of these little reports with not much showing!





The major hull parts are taking between 20 and 24 hours to print, so major progress is a little slow coming.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Alucard]

I personally like the details because i am new to all this so very educational and anyone who is tired of the details does not have to read the thread.
I had no idea how long it would take to print out a sub, what printer do you use?

[rwtdiver]

I personally like the details because i am new to all this so very educational and anyone who is tired of the details does not have to read the thread.
I had no idea how long it would take to print out a sub, what printer do you use?

Hi Alan,

The Seaview is one of the largest submarines I have built. When I purchased the files from Bob, I had some questions as to the size that I was limited to and what problems I might run into. The files where for a specific size, 1:72 scale which worked out to nearly 96". No way could I build that scale with my printer. But I am very pleased to report at 65% and printing it with supports and 100% infill it is printing exceptional good.


3D STL file package for USOS Seaview in 1/72 scale | Drydocks (rc-submarine.com)



The printer that I am using is the Dremel DigiLab 3D40 Model. It is a PLA Machine only, and no heated bed. I also have FlashForge machine that I use for my smaller parts.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Alucard]

Thank you, Rob, for the information I am impressed with what you have done so far, and, in the future, I may look into getting a 3D printer and the Seaview plans myself so I will be watching this thread and all that you accomplish.

[rwtdiver]

Thank you, Rob, for the information I am impressed with what you have done so far, and, in the future, I may look into getting a 3D printer and the Seaview plans myself so I will be watching this thread and all that you accomplish.

Thanks Alan.

3D printing is a passion for me. It opens up all kinds of interesting build projects. I have right now 22 3D printed submarines, and most of the files came from Nautilus Drydocks files.

Aster the Robot Build - RC Groups

inMoov Robot Head - RC Groups

inMoov Torso Build - RC Groups

My 3D Printed HL-Hunley Build - The Sub-drivers Forum (rc-sub.com)

This is just some of the projects that I have built with my Dremel printer. All my sub builds are posted on this forum. Not trying to have this all about me! Just want to open your eyes to what is out there in the world of 3D printing. And it is very simple to learn, and the price on many good printing machine is anywhere from $225.00 and up.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Just another photo show the progress on my Seaview!



More to come. I would like to get all the hull pieces completed before I start glue up..

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Just a little in sight into the printing process of the Seaview.



When downloaded H-upper or top. I could see right off the bat that I was in trouble. The photos above are showing 100% size. I thought well OK, no big deal, we need to reduce it down to the 65% No problem right! Wrong!



This was scary now, at 65% the "Z" axis was still to tall, and was not going to work. Then I really got lucky!!



I loaded it in the horizontal position on the build plate, and it just barely fit, and I am printing it as I am getting ready to post this.. Just a short shot at some of the challenges we can sometimes run into with 3D printing!

NOTE: This part did not have enough supports, and it failed...

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

Here is a short video of the 3D40 printer in action printing the top piece from the above entry!

Video link
https://youtu.be/QMPgMUYLNXM

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

The photo above showing the part layout before printing came out bad.




The part did not have enough supports in some of the critical areas. That produced the stringing.



I added the additional supports, and repositioned the part on the printer bed, this time we have a perfect part.. OK! We can now move on to the next challenge on this build.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

SPECIAL NOTE: I have decided not to continue on with the Seaview build. After looking at the boat as it progressed, I discovered that I really do not have anymore room for another submarine of that size. May be sometime at a later date, I may pull it out and finish it.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[RCSubGuy]

Rob,

I'm sorry to hear that you've suspended Seaview. I was looking forward to your completing the project and seeing it in the water.

Don't be disheartened by any lack of comments. I, like many here, keep tabs on builds and check back often. There is a few of us that often elect not to post anything up unless we feel it can add some value to the thread, clearing it up from the clutter of "good job", "looking good", etc.