1:35 mideget submarine "Molch" (Hobby Boss) - display model

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Seems like the text of my original post ist gone....so a second time.

As my XXIII project is more or less a marathon, I squeeze a little...

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Btw.: There is a very comprehensive book that covers German WWI subs with allot of usable drawings:

Eberhard Rössler: The U-Boat: The Evolution...

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Yes...it's unbelievable how fast they developed new variants and sub-types at that time....

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/32510238146...26meid%3D14203...

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I also found out, that I had the clutch design for the belt drive wrong. I did some research about the Diesel engine and the belt drive clutches. Found...

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Thanks folks...I'm very happy with the result, too. The next steps are pretty much straightforward....Diesel clutch, electric motor, reducing gear, e-motor...

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Thanks Davis....that's a big compliment.

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The Diesel firmly sits on its foundation and the cooling water pump, the respective piping, and the manual emergency pump are in their places as well....

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The only other version out there I know:
https://cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/ver...n-571-3d-druck

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Thanks….I just enjoy how everything comes together....

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I printed the cooling water rotary pump and test fitted it together with the MWM Diesel in the machine rom assembly. Fits like a glove.....I 'm happy....

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Bondo is a brand that is produced by 3M. Could be that it's only sold under that name in the US, but of course you can get 3M 2k polyester putty in Europe...

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Meanwhile I painted the control room-side of the noise door and glued it into its place. Good blockage against dirt flying into the control room. Then...

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Bloody helll....that thing is huge.

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Thank you....I enjoy all the other's work on this board too, so its a pleasure to share mine.

Cheers Andreas

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Now that the Nautilus is finished, I can continue with my long term project the Type XXIII. I printed the large parts of the floor section. Complicated...