3D Printed USOS Seaview project

[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]

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]

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."

[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."

[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]

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."

[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]

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.".

[Das Boot]

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.

[rwtdiver]

[QUOTE=Das Boot;n176534]

You read my mind, Dave. Those are really cool photos that I was hoping you could post. [/QUOTE

Casey,

Those are some of the best photos of the Seaview that you will ever see that you can copy and print out. I am going to copy most of them and put them in frames. I did find some nice pictures on line, and I tried to print them out and they have copy right marks all over them.

Thanks again David..

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[Das Boot]

Good start Rob. Do they happen to have the eight window Seaview in files too?

[Das Boot]

I'm flattered, Rob. Have at it, sir.

David

You read my mind, Dave. Those are really cool photos that I was hoping you could post.

[Das Boot]

I am using the STL files that I purchased from Nautilus Drydocks. It is a 1/72 scale model at a 100% (approximately 96" long.) I have reduced the files down to 65% which will give me a size of approximately 56" in total length, and a hull beam of at it's widest point of approximately 41/2". The 65% size will allow me to print this boat in my Dremel 3D40 DigiLab printer. I will be using Dremel white PLA, and printing at 100% infill.

I will be posting progress photos and a written report as to the building progress as I proceed with this project.

More to come!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

Keep us posted Rob.

[rwtdiver]

Thanks David!

I have a few more photos of my Seaview build progress.



The photo above shows 3 new sections that I finished up yesterday. The first part that I built (Previous photo) with all the stringing from the printing, was just not satisfactory for me. I made the decision to build all future parts using any and all supports required. The extra filament and time that it takes to DO IT RIGHT are well worth.



The photo above shows the bow section parts starting to come together. One of the nice things I noticed about each part has the part name printed on the inside of each so that you know what the are. Nice touch. I am very pleased with hown the parts are coming together.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Right on David!

Those are some great photos you put up! And with your permission sir, I would like to copy some of them and use as some wall posters. Thanks David!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat."

I'm flattered, Rob. Have at it, sir.

David