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Working on my 3D printed Type Vll C this AM! I am about 1/2 way through the printing process at this point with approximately 60 hours total so far. ...

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This may or may not be the right place for this! This is the new Memorial being planned in Phoenix (about time) for the Silent Service!

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george,

This project is a mesh mash of some of my past designs and some CAD work! As stated above, this boat WILL NOT be going into the water!...

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My new 3D printed Sub is a Type Vll C U Boat! The scale is approximately 1:96 45" to 50" it's a work in progress.



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I have decided that I will 3D print a U Boat! Some of this boat will be from my own CAD work and some parts from my own files from boats I have done in...

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Steve,

That is going to be a big boat! The only challenge will be fitting the MSD into that type of hull construction and hooking up all...

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I have everything laid out to start the interior of the boat! lots of parts to cut out and fit, and figure out the plumbing and the wiring as stated above!...

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Hi Bob,

Yes! There are a lot of parts in this kit that have to be cut out, and sanded before gluing up! 90% of all the parts are ABS. The...

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OK! Back to the KRICK Type Vll B Sub build!

I have installed the keel onto the bottom of the boat. The plan called for installing 14oz of...

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Andrew,

Thanks for the information on SolidWorks! I would really like to find a CAD system that this old guy could use! All my 3D printed...

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Steve,

Glad to hear you are doing OK! You having gone through this Virus, I totally understand why you must take care! This might sound crazy...

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frozenottsel

Looks very good! Did you do your own CAD work on this Sub? If so what CAD design system are you using? My LA Class Sub was from...

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Today I cut the top hull section from the main hull section. I do not like these ABS plastic Submarine kits. Even when you really take the time to make...

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Thank you Casey,

I have not even scratched the surface as to all there is to learn about this hobby! There are some real craftsman on this...

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I have both hull sections of the Vll B glued and together. The glue up went quite well! I will need to let the adhesive cure up for 24 hours before I...

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Steve,

Not sure what to make of this!? Hope you are OK!

Rob

"Firemen can stand the heat"...

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Tom,

Your Skipjack is beautiful! Awesome is the word I like!!

I know I am going to take a hammering on this statement! I truly...

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Thanks Steve,

I am taking a page out of your book! I find myself building 3 or 4 projects at one time. I think I mentioned this to you before...

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I have started to make some headway on the Krick Vll B Submarine.



The two hull sections have been sanded flat and true, and...

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Steve,

I sure will be looking forward to your video of the maiden voyage of your 214! You have really done a nice job on that build!!...