This is my third attempt at building an RC submarine, a difficult endeavour as those who have had a go at it will know. After a German WWII U-Boot (undergoing repairs), and a Russian Akula (decommissioned two years ago), now it was time for a Spanish one. The S-80 class submarines, still under construction, have been elongated due to technical problems. This model, at 1:120 scale, is of the original project. The hull was modelled in Fusion 360 using photographs found online and some rather vague lateral and top views found on related publications. Then, it was 3d printed in grey ABS and acetone-welded together. The WTC, housing all the control electronics, servos, pumps, and propulsion motor is made out off a convenient water bottle I found at a local shop. Anyone wishing to replicate this project will have to find a suitable container. All movements are magnetically coupled to the exterior, and two tubes go out through the end cap, one housing the antenna a...
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