3D Printed USOS Seaview project

[rwtdiver]

Thank you Alan.

Today I finished printing up the last of the hulls parts.





The above is the final part (stern section) which completes the main hull.



I am currently printing out the sail which will complete everything needed to build the hull skeleton. There are a number of accessories that will be coming. But, now I can at least start to put it together.

To this point I have over 400 hours and approximately 4 rolls of PLA filament. I reduced Bob's (Nautilus Drydocks) Seaview files from 100% to 65% at 100% infill to build my Seaview. I can say that the parts really worked out well. I was a little concerned about the wall thickness, but no problem. Turned out at 100% infill the parts are extremely strong.

The other neat thing about the files I purchased from Nautilus Drydocks, you have a complete deck interior for the Seaview, the flying sub, and the diving bell as well. Well worth the $80.00 for the files for me.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Alucard]

Looking really good.

[rwtdiver]

Finish it. Unless you have to eat first. I know I am shaming you but preserver. We are following with interest. You seem to need acknowledgement and permission from us. You don't Thank you for allowing us to watch. What ever motivates you. But your model is for you and your dreams.isn't it?

Steven,

OK! I am moving this Seaview project forward.



I have two more stern sections to print out and the hull parts are completed as you can see by my check off sheet.



I just loaded up one of the two that are left. The one that is printing is a 22 hour print up. As soon as I get these last parts completed, I will be moving on to the glue up.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

SIDE NOTE: As soon as I finish printing the hull portion of the Seaview, I will be starting another much smaller submarine. I will be posting that up to the forum possibly tomorrow. :-))

[Das Boot]

Too bad no one produces the Seaview appendages anymore. You’re like a prick tease, Dave. I’ll show it to you, but you can’t have it. Sorry if you don’t like what I say. I don’t give a F.

[Das Boot]

Casey,

Looks like a perfect size for your desk area! Who makes the kit?

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

Moebius Models.

[Albacore 569]

Finish it. Unless you have to eat first. I know I am shaming you but preserver. We are following with interest. You seem to need acknowledgement and permission from us. You don't Thank you for allowing us to watch. What ever motivates you. But your model is for you and your dreams.isn't it?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thank you David,

And as they say, some photos can be worth a thousand words. And YOUR photos are worth a thousand words! They will be extremely helpful when I start putting this bad boy together.

Thanks again sir...

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

My pleasure, sir.

David

[rwtdiver]

I’m building the 1/350. Rather small.

Casey,

Looks like a perfect size for your desk area! Who makes the kit?

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[rwtdiver]

All three rudders are ganged together by the common link-bar. The prime mover is the central 'skeg' rudder. The pictures will reveal all the magic.

Thank you David,

And as they say, some photos can be worth a thousand words. And YOUR photos are worth a thousand words! They will be extremely helpful when I start putting this bad boy together.

Thanks again sir...

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Das Boot]

I’m building the 1/350. Rather small.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Thank you David,

The great photos will really help in the finish work. Also I see the bottom is more or less white.

I do have one question about the rudder? In your stern photo, I see there is a center rudder, is that operational? Or dose the link rod just pass through to the starboard and port side rudders?

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

All three rudders are ganged together by the common link-bar. The prime mover is the central 'skeg' rudder. The pictures will reveal all the magic.

[rwtdiver]

Thank you David,

The great photos will really help in the finish work. Also I see the bottom is more or less white.

I do have one question about the rudder? In your stern photo, I see there is a center rudder, is that operational? Or dose the link rod just pass through to the starboard and port side rudders?

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I guess I’m blind, but I never noticed the accent paint on the Seaview model from Voyage.

Air brush and well cut clear-coat doped with a little black is our friend.























David

[Das Boot]

I guess I’m blind, but I never noticed the accent paint on the Seaview model from Voyage.

[Das Boot]

Looking forward to it.