Large RC Model Submarines

[Giovanni]

www.subpirates.com is a very good RC submarine site.
I am building a brass 1/12th scale circa 1898 USS Holland (54" length).
Here is my fiberglass version with all-brass stern section.

[Don Garrett]

Wow!!!!!!!;';;';

[Rick]

Its great to see our boat guys posting. This is great stuff, please show us more.

[Giovanni]

Thanks!
The all-brass USS Holland submarine will have a multiple section 260 brass metal hull.
I will spin the hull in 5 sections then silver solder them together. The super structure will be made from 260 brass sheet. All of the fittings will be cast using the lost-wax method. I have all of the parts drawings in DXF files allowing me to 3D laser print all of the parts. I can then use the printed parts to make the rubber molds for injecting the wax.
[B]3D scanner and printer:[/B]
www.nextengine.com

[Rick]

I'm really glad you're doing this Giovanni. Its a subject that relates to all the venues on this site. This build and the methods used will be very interesting.

[Giovanni]

Your welcome.
I'm applying for membership at the TechShop.
They have millions of dollars worth of high-tech machines.
It is only $100.00 per month but will save me thousands of dollars.
Some of the members have become wealthy entrepreneurs with their prototypes.