Type 1 Kaiten (Heaven Shaker)

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Found some more SPM reference material for several US nukes. 726 Class has two, which look very close to the previous shot I posted based on the hull...

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Probably the most challenging aspect of integrating an SPM is applying an encoder-equipped motor that moves the SPM in azimuth but can be "homed"...

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Every submarine has (at least) one SPM. The exterior hull plate is mounted to the bottom of the motor like the pair in the attached picture, (from a skimmer)...

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Thanks for the kind words. That was a fun little job and I learned a lot. The quality of the workmanship displayed throughout the Type 1 exemplifies just...

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Did a gratis 3D modeling/animation job a decade ago for the Undersea Warfare Museum which was ten minutes from my house. Here are a few reference shots...

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A PLA hull can turn into a banana in as little as 20 min in direct sunlight. (Been there, done that.) ASA is a much better choice. ABS is great, but a...

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Forty years later and I still am doing cool $&#!. . . And there is NO waiver.

Never. . .

Ever!

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Good call! That's a much-younger version of me in the co-pilot seat onboard DSRV-1 Mystic. A shot of our merry gang. If you've ever watched...

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A little harder. . . Where am I?

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