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What requirements are required for the 3D printer? (Dremel 3D40) 170mm "Z" height max. Looks like a great possible RC application!?
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Rob,
You want to sell the Kilo?
Casey

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Thank you, David.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"...

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Just a note:

I am no longer doing the 1:96 Russian Kilo kit build! I have run into a couple of situations that really make it tough to do...

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Thank you, Randy,

I appreciate that! For ME, just to take the time to show every rivet and drop of adhesive is not necessary. David M. and...

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David & Nick,

Thank you very much for your comments. I understand what you both are saying! :-))

Rob
"Firemen...

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I am going to slow this blogging stuff down! To much time spent writing, taking photos, and posting, and NOT enough time Building!

Besides,...

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Casey,

I am not sure. I have not opened the WTC up yet to take a good hard look.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat...

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Thanks for the response, Bob!

I will find a way to make things work! As for the forward dive planes, I was thinking their location was more...

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Now that I have the bottom and top hull sections of the Kilo lined up, it was time to fit the WTC!



The WTC that I ordered for...

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Thanks David,

We are getting closer!



Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"...

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I got brave and made the hull bow cut!





As you can see by the photos, this cut makes a much cleaner joint. I will...

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Hi David,

I sure do appreciate all your masterful work on your "Todays Work" blog! Casey sent me this page (55) in particular,...

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David,

I have really enjoyed following your build from day one! To see it come from a bucket of resin and fiber glass to a full up submarine...

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Perfect Casey!

Thank you for finding Davids work and posting it up for me. Appreciate the help.

Rob
"Firemen can...

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I have another question as to the type of adhesive I should use on the fiberglass Kilo hull? It seems to be fiberglass and resin construction. I will...

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Another possibility!



I am going to cut the hull and square it off. It will make a much cleaner connection at the bow. After...

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I also drilled the pilot holes for the hull bottom vents. I just need to file them to the correct rectangular shape!



Rob...

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David,

Thank you for the photos, and the information on the Blueback kit.



Photos above are before, or how the...

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Thanks Steve,

Today I will start the cutting and sanding and start bringing the two sections together. I feel confident that with a little...