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Shoot...one hull section for the 1/72 LA takes 60hrs for me to print. I have lost 1-1/2 parts and just started my 3rd spool. Still trying to get Hull4...

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That thing is a monster! OK, I didn't want to pester you but where does one acquire an Ohio prop that is roughly 1/76th scale or around 100mm in diameter...

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Thank you. That is good to know. The one I made is 90mm in diameter. At 1/76th scale it should be 108mm based on what you are saying. Interestingly I...

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High fill primer on and wet sanded with 400 grit. She's ready for molding.


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Oh Lord! Another one I will have to get......

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I have started the LA class boat but printing it at 1/72nd scale which makes it a 5.5" beam and just over 60" long.


Again...

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Interesting construction. Are the parts vacuum formed?

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Shhh...don't tell anybody but it is actually described as a Russian sub propeller. ;o)

Unfortunately I have not had much success finding...

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I have decided to go ahead and make fiberglass molds of the sail, missile deck, tail cone and nose cone. I also purchased a 3D file for a nice 7 blade...

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That is just the way it worked out for me. It could be set up either way....

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Awesome Rob! With the Redoutable does that make 6 subs total? That's a good fleet of boats.

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Good to hear. You definitely have a lot going on there. The LA is looking good! Sharp looking boat....

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Any updates Rob?

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I am going to give this a try on my current Ohio project. So much excellent information here by David and Ed. Thank you gentlemen.

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I am looking forward to this...