Swedish A26 or Orka or Blekinge-class - 3D Print to Launch

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So that is how a flange is added! How do you get a nice sharp edge and not make it too thick and lumpy?

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Thank you Tony! Already having fun. My son Sam is excited too. We printed an exhaust nozzle for the air filter and I am blown away at how smooth and precise...

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Thanks for sharing your experience! What you describe just gets me more excited. This is the Bambu H3C and it is big. I mean really big. So much so that...

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Just got in my new FDM printer..........


Testing different print jobs and seeing how it handles a variety of materials. So far Holy...

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Added a couple of ways to lock the top with the lower hull.
The first is a screw from underneath to hold down the front. The other is using the...

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I really like this build, not only the subject, but creative solutions and collaboration going on. This is what this site is all about....

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Manfred, Maybe in 2028 I will get to see the Walrus?

So here is my mess. I look back and realize I did not need to do the top and could have...

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Would you elaborate on why the mold is put in the refrigerator?

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It is called Manfredizing a sub. He IS crazy like that.

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Let me know when and maybe I can plan a trip to visit!...

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The outside was primed with Rustoleum Primer and then let set for several days. Re-scribed any details and used NitroStan for larger imperfections....

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Got to try this....

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I printed this in ABS. Other than the bow, it is straight from the files.
sturdy and well designed. I soaked the seams with acetone and used bolts/screws...

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What do we know about the A26?
AI says:

The Saab A26 (Blekinge-class) is the world's first fifth-generation conventional attack submarine,...

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You have a full dance card! I do not think about all the subs I need to build, so we will work one sub at a time.

This is a roomy sub. As...

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Thank you! I was not clear, my Walrus is not being replaced just adding to my fleet. The 1:1 version is scheduled for replacement.
Since we are...

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It has been awhile since I posted about a build and so it is overdue.
I got my 3D files from Nautilus Drydocks (https://www.rc-submarine.com/pr...

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Tim, this year got messed up with jury duty, I hope we can run again. This event does not get enough exposure or credit. Over a decade ago (maybe two...