Builders/Design model for the Upholder Class Submarines

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LHS had no brass in 3mm, so I bought some aluminum, but here's the thing....I mixed up the order of the bottom hull modules when I glued it together,...

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Cool!

Had some discussion with some other Navy folks about it - in truth, either sub option would have been good, but these are going to...

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OK,

Looks pretty good as a Matte PLA Sample. This is going to head to a display cabinet at work....we'll see what I do next with this. ...

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These are a series of photos of the builders/designers model of the Upholder class submarines.

These were delivered to Canada with the subs...

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Question for the group - and maybe Bob -

What size and what type of magnets would you suggest I order to go in the little holes alongside...

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And here's how she looks with the bow and stern modules fitted.


A very snug fit!

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To add - if you look at the lower hull joins, you'll see the inset angle part - I think that's designed so that you can add some fiberglass cloth/resin...

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So, I decided to glue the 4 midship modules together first - then I'd easily be able to sand the mating surface smooth if there were any imperfections....

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I'll observe that the large-ish cracks and gaps showing are currently there because I haven't glued any of this together. It's all just propped together...

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Ahoy gents,

A couple of days ago Canada determined that we're going to replace our older Victoria class submarines. They've had a bit of...

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Good morning bubbleheads!

I'm NavyShooter (Brad) and am a neophyte at these things that you build and send underwater, hoping to see them...