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  • rwtdiver
    Vice Admiral
    • Feb 2019
    • 1768

    3D Printed Utility Boat

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

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    Rob
    "Firemen can stand the heat"
  • rwtdiver
    Vice Admiral
    • Feb 2019
    • 1768

    #2
    This boat when complete, will be a total 21.5" long with a beam of 5.25".

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    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"

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    • redboat219
      Admiral
      • Dec 2008
      • 2735

      #3
      Nice. Kinda reminds me of this
       
      Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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      • redboat219
        Admiral
        • Dec 2008
        • 2735

        #4
         
        Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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        • rwtdiver
          Vice Admiral
          • Feb 2019
          • 1768

          #5
          Well, I have 32 hours of 3D printing on the Utility Boat and I am already missing building submarines!

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

          Rob
          "Firemen can stand the heat"

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          • SubDude
            Captain
            • Dec 2019
            • 803

            #6
            Enjoy the diversion and keep posting Rob.

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            • type7
              Lieutenant Commander
              • Apr 2009
              • 152

              #7
              Neat little boat! Where did you get the files?

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              • rwtdiver
                Vice Admiral
                • Feb 2019
                • 1768

                #8
                Originally posted by type7
                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"

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                • rwtdiver
                  Vice Admiral
                  • Feb 2019
                  • 1768

                  #9
                  Typical situation with joining 3D printed boat sections together. You always have a little sanding to do to line up the joints.

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

                  Rob
                  "Firemen can stand the heat"

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                  • Monahan Steam Models
                    Captain
                    • Apr 2020
                    • 755

                    #10
                    Looks good Rob!

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                    • rwtdiver
                      Vice Admiral
                      • Feb 2019
                      • 1768

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Monahan Steam Models
                      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"

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                      • redboat219
                        Admiral
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 2735

                        #12
                        So it's the same as the boat in the video.

                        The utility 3D printed ship is here! this is a combination of everything I've been looking for in a mid sized to large ship. Featuring twin screws and a deep draft its definitely designed to move some water and pull a canoe or something across a lake! The thick walls allow for plenty of abuse and hopefully survivability in some of the toughest seas. Go ahead and make one! If you stumbled upon this thing be sure to check out the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaIjdgTiP0o
                        Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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                        • rwtdiver
                          Vice Admiral
                          • Feb 2019
                          • 1768

                          #13
                          Originally posted by redboat219
                          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"

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                          • rwtdiver
                            Vice Admiral
                            • Feb 2019
                            • 1768

                            #14
                            The hull sections on the Utility Boat are complete!

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                            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'

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                            • redboat219
                              Admiral
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 2735

                              #15
                              Rob can take a picture of the hull with you holding it so I can get a reference to it's size.
                              Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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