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The 3D files for the Utility Boat I am building did not come out all! And what you see below is my cardboard deck pattern.
The design of the deck itself did not fit the hull structure, and also the superstructure was way off as to size and design. So needless to say, I will go to scratch building the deck and the superstructure on this boat.
Currently my printer is fabricating the 3 deck plate sections required to build a solid piece deck. The superstructure will be mounted permanently to the deck, and the deck and superstructure will be removeable as a one piece unit to gain access to the hull interior. This will be a much better design for sure!
You only need full access to the hull when installing the running gear and electronics. After that you only need to access it to charge or swap out batteries. Having the entire deck removable lends to water getting into the hull through the gap. You could semi-permanently bond the deck to the hull using RTV silicone. A small access port with raised edges under the superstructure for accessing the battery.
You only need full access to the hull when installing the running gear and electronics. After that you only need to access it to charge or swap out batteries. Having the entire deck removable lends to water getting into the hull through the gap. You could semi-permanently bond the deck to the hull using RTV silicone. A small access port with raised edges under the superstructure for accessing the battery.
Not my first boat, and I totally understand what you are saying.
As I get further into the build, I will certainly take everything into consideration. None of my submarines or surface boats go any further than my swimming pool (no waves nor white caps) and most of the time it is only one time just to make sure they work, and then its's onto the shelf. As I have stated before, health issues keep me home bound! Thank you for your input!
I have been working on a new super-structure and wheelhouse for the Utility Boat.
I have been using TinkerCad, and re-designing other Thingiverse Tug Boat wheelhouses for my boat. The last photo is a simulated wood deck material I will use on top of the actual decking that you see in the 1st bottom photo.
I am closing out this Utility Boat build! Just can't get into it! I want to thank all those that did contribute to my build!!! It's Submarines for me!! Another lesson learned! At pushing 80, it sure seems I am still learning a lot about what not to do!! :-))
I am closing out this Utility Boat build! Just can't get into it! I want to thank all those that did contribute to my build!!! It's Submarines for me!! Another lesson learned! At pushing 80, it sure seems I am still learning a lot about what not to do!! :-))
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