UC-Type U-Boats - Guide 469 Drachinifel

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Drafting by Randy Sanders for new French DDS for Suffren class. Printing now

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While DDS design finishes, completing the Suffern's swiveling pump jet. In the middle side view of propulsor with its stainless steel 4 mm shaft, this...

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Thanks, Beauty and the beast. Beauty = Albacore, Beast =
CB midget....

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And the 'Italian' job?

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The UC Minelayers of WW1, and the grandfather of the Type VII Boats of WW2.

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Foaming at the Mouth ALBACORE! Bouncing off walls

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Raccoon broke bottles drank his fair share, then passed out by the toilet Ashland Virgina Nov 29, 2025.



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Swivel Pump Jet Version 2. Oh really? Hehehe....

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The French DDS for Suffern Class SSN (SNA) design progressing. Almost done.



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Thank David. That was interesting.

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Then it is pretty clear to write the design of the German Walter Type XXVI was quite influential post war - to a degree almost as much, though not as...

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I am not an authority, but the SPM I was told was (or is) a retractable motor that uses electrical power from the Aux diesel to get you home (if slowly)...

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Yes, the Russians made almost an exact copy! Save the flank torpedo tubes. it was so nice of the Russians to waste rubles so we could see how a German...

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Yup the Secondary Propulsion Motor. About the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. On the Virginias SPM is located aft in the Virginia ballast...

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Thank you for posting here 'Das'.

It is Interesting to watch USS Iowa's turning ability performance with that pump jet shroud somewhere underwater...

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I enjoyed the Type XXVI article. There was years ago a German model in 1/30 somewhere too, was so impressive. I like to know more about the 3d printed...

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Thanks. Is there a way to load the instructional photos all in one torpedo spread? Not one after another? I've been a website administrator too.

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Printed a pair overnight, using my 'easy bake oven' produced these this morning - print time 8 hours 13 minutes. These printers never cease to amaze me....

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I am using a OTW Dive module 3.5 inch also. Yes to JHapprich - Must be French Steam punk!...

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Today, 11:25 PM
A new design evolution for Suffern Propulsor. Also beginning a French DDS for Suffern that will be attached with magnets as...