3D Printed Utility Boat

[rwtdiver]

This will be my build blog of a 3D printed RC Utility Boat!



Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[rwtdiver]

This boat when complete, will be a total 21.5" long with a beam of 5.25".



I will be printing this boat using a Dremel DigiLAB 3D40. I will be using Dremel PLA White filament, and printed at 100% infill. The photo shows the bow section of the boat (5 total hull sections) and it will take a total of 24.5 hours to complete the bow!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[redboat219]

Nice. Kinda reminds me of this

[redboat219]

[rwtdiver]

Well, I have 32 hours of 3D printing on the Utility Boat and I am already missing building submarines!



I hope you "Bubble Heads" won't give up on me! Just needed a break!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[SubDude]

Enjoy the diversion and keep posting Rob.

[type7]

Neat little boat! Where did you get the files?

[rwtdiver]

Neat little boat! Where did you get the files?

Hi Bob,

I got the files from Thingiverse, It's called the Utility Boat.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[rwtdiver]

Typical situation with joining 3D printed boat sections together. You always have a little sanding to do to line up the joints.



A good flat sanding board, and some 100 GRT paper will bring things into a good tight fit!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[Monahan Steam Models]

Looks good Rob!

[rwtdiver]

Looks good Rob!

Thanks Nick,

It is turning out to be a very strong hull building at 100% infill, but that will give me a good base to really get a smooth surface for applying my final finishing. I will apply glass and resin to all the interior joints, and then apply a coat of resin to the entire surface interior for keeping out any possible water penetration.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[redboat219]

So it's the same as the boat in the video.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2192118

[rwtdiver]

So it's the same as the boat in the video.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2192118

Very similar, but not the same size. Mine is a smaller version.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

[rwtdiver]

The hull sections on the Utility Boat are complete!



All five sections to the hull came together quite nicely. Very little fill work will be required. Next comes bonding the hull sections together using a quality medium density CA.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat'

[redboat219]

Rob can take a picture of the hull with you holding it so I can get a reference to it's size.