3D Printed Skipjack from The Nautilus Drydocks

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The WTC is a 2.5” Cylinder by the one and only Mr. David Meriman III. Rob can you answer the sanding question as I elected to hold off on sanding...

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Thanks Rob! Today I am trimming. She seems perfect! I will be conducting pool trials this weekend.
https://youtu.be/0sQJhRoVdhw

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Printing and assembling air and antenna tubes ...

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Well done!

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Sail ...

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If anyone has any idea where I can get 1:96 scale antennas, scopes etc. I would appreciate the information.

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I must say I am amazed at how well the Bayonet System works. I also oversized the Rudders for better agility. I used Loctite Gel, then West Marine System...

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One thing I learned was in scaling the Bayonets. Do not change the thickness as it elongates the “beads” that go into the “locking channel”....

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At Bobs suggestion I designed a hatch to allow access to the Driveshaft Dogbone and Control Rod Magnetic Connectors. I also fabricated a guide for those...

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I have finished printing The Skipjack. I printed in 1:96 to accomodate my 2.5” Subdriver. I am now installing the mechanics. The Tail assembly is...

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https://youtu.be/mbDu_2rK-Rw

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Thanks Bob, makes sense, I think I will try placing the SD in the hulls with all control rods etc but not attached to the SD until I find the sweet spot...

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Hi all,
I have printed the Skipjack 1:72 from The Nautilus Drydocks. I need to know where to position the Subdriver in the hull? Is there a general...

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Very good, thanks!

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To secure the Rods to the Planes what drill size, tap size and grub screw do you guys use? ...

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Hi David, Pushrod

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At the risk of ridicule, how does one replace this seal as mine has a tiny leak depicted by small air bubbles when the valve is opened or closed. It does...