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Romel,

I would have to agree with you, that looks more like a drag boat!



Tonight, I 3D printed two new WTC end...

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SubCulture! You sure did get me on that one!!:-))

As I take a closer look at the photo, I totally see what you are saying! Thank you very...

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Here is a actual photo of the HMS Holland 1 in action!



As you can see the stern is running deep when under power! Even when...

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Thanks Bob!

Today was my first day setting up the CG and weight for trimming the boat.





I know looking...

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Thanks Subculture!

I appreciate you posting the great information! I will check out those you have listed, and most likely try those that...

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Thanks, SublCman!

I appreciate the information, and I can see why they do cost as much as they do. I can also see that they might be a little...

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I do a lot of 3D submarine building. I use files from Nautilus Drydocks, GTrader, and Thingaverse. I would like to start doing my own design work and...

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Update on the SM UC 5 U-Boat!



I have completed all the 3D printing of the hull sections.



The 2.5"...

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I have one side of the upper hull riveting complete!



Once the rivets are all installed, I will level them all off to the same...

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Casey,

I understand!

And just know that I do appreciate your comments very much and your good advice along the way. I do apologize...

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Casey,

Some of us have other things to attend to in life! I work the boat as much as I can! And by the way, in case you have not noticed,...

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Romel!

I am going to pretend I did not see this post!!!

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"...

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Romel,

The rivets will remain very close to the skin of the boat hull and not rounded!



And those that are on the...

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I am about ready to start the finish work on the sub hull!



I am going to be adding scratch-built rivets to all the joints....

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Thanks Bob,

The WTC did not start out to be a very simple design & simple in its functionality as it is now! I did have a low-pressure...

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WOW! Romel,

1965, now that goes back a long time. I knew they were flying RC Aircraft then but had no idea they were running submarines!...

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Casey,

PLA would work, but it does require filler primer and sanding to get a somewhat smooth finish! I do not know the finish you would...

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My 38" to 44" boats where all done at 2.50mm thick.

Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"

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Photo showing the Bow WTC support and the hold down Velcro straps in place.



The boat is now ready for it's in the water trim...

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Today I have been working on the sealing up the joints on the interior with resin and fiberglass. I also fabricate the WTC hold down straps!
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