Alfa Class Submarine

Posted on 06 February 2023 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Products, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

Alfa class submarines were a series of nuclear-powered submarines developed and manufactured by the Soviet Union during the late 1970s and early 1980s. These submarines represented a major leap forward in submarine design and technology and were considered among the most advanced submarines of their time.

The Alfa class was designed for high-speed, deep-diving operations and was equipped with a state-of-the-art nuclear power plant that allowed the submarines to remain underwater for extended periods of time without the need to surface for air or refueling. The hull of the Alfa was made of high-strength steel and titanium. It was designed to withstand extreme water pressures at great depths, making these submarines ideal for deep-water operations.

One of the most distinctive features of the Alfa class was its innovative propulsion system. The submarines were powered by a liquid metal-cooled nuclear reactor that generated steam to drive a pair of high-speed turbines. This propulsion system allowed the Alfa class to achieve high speeds and excellent maneuverability, even at great depths. The submarines were also equipped with advanced sonar and radar systems, as well as a sophisticated fire control system that made them highly effective in both offensive and defensive operations.

3d printable model of the Alfa class on printable display stand.

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Sierra Class Nuclear Submarine

Posted on 04 February 2023 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Submarine, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The Sierra I class submarines were a group of nuclear-powered attack submarines that were developed and produced by the Soviet Union during the late 1970s and early 1980s. These submarines were designed with the primary purpose of carrying out anti-ship and anti-submarine missions, and they were equipped with a range of advanced weapons and technologies that allowed them to fulfill their intended roles with great effectiveness.

The Sierra I class submarines were notable for their advanced propulsion systems, which utilized nuclear reactors to generate power for their propellers. This allowed these submarines to operate for extended periods of time without the need for refueling, making them ideal for long-range patrols and extended deployments. Additionally, the Sierra I class submarines were equipped with a number of advanced sensors, including sonar systems, radar systems, and periscopes, which allowed them to detect and track enemy vessels with great accuracy.

Another key feature of the Sierra I class submarines was their ability to operate in a wide range of environments, including deep water and shallow littoral waters. This versatility made them particularly useful for a variety of military missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, and interdiction operations. Additionally, the Sierra I class submarines were equipped with a range of torpedoes, cruise missiles, and other weapons, which made them formidable opponents in any naval conflict.

This is a 3d printable model of the sierra class

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Borei Class Submarine

Posted on 31 January 2023 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Outdoor, Products, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The Borei class, alternate transliteration Borey, Russian designation Project 955 Borei and Project 955A Borei-A (Russian: Борей, lit. ‘Boreas‘, NATO reporting name Dolgorukiy), are a series of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines being constructed by Sevmash for the Russian Navy. The class is projected to replace the Soviet-era Delta III, Delta IV and Typhoon classes in Russian Navy service.

Despite being a replacement for many types of SSBNs, Borei-class submarines are much smaller than those of the Typhoon class in both volume^[8] and crew (24,000 tons opposed to 48,000 tons and 107 personnel as opposed to 160 for the Typhoons). In terms of class, they are more accurately a follow-on for the Delta IV-class SSBNs.

I’ve made this model both for display purposes and for R/C enhusiasts. There are two separate file packs for each purpose. Display model is approximately 21cms long to fit most 3d printers. Surely it can be enlarged as you wish if you have a large enought printer. The RC model consists of a shell and dive-rudder planes. It is approximately 1 meters long and has 1mm thickness.

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USS Nautilus (SSN-571) 3d model

Posted on 20 January 2023 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Submarine, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.

Sharing a name with Captain Nemo‘s fictional submarine in Jules Verne‘s classic 1870 science fiction novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea^[8] and the USS Nautilus (SS-168) that served with distinction in World War II,^[9] the new nuclear-powered Nautilus was authorized in 1951. Construction began in 1952, and the boat was launched in January 1954, sponsored by Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady of the United States, wife of 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower; it was commissioned the following September into the United States Navy. Nautilus was delivered to the Navy in 1955.

Because her nuclear propulsion allowed her to remain submerged far longer than diesel-electric submarines, she broke many records in her first years of operation and traveled to locations previously beyond the limits of submarines. In operation, she revealed a number of limitations in her design and construction. This information was used to improve subsequent submarines.

Nautilus was decommissioned in 1980 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982. The submarine has been preserved as a museum ship at the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut, where the vessel receives around 250,000 visitors per year. More info on Wikipedia.

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NR-1 Nuclear Submarine

Posted on 03 December 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

Deep Submergence Vessel NR-1 was a unique United States Navy (USN) nuclear-powered ocean engineering and research submarine, built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics at Groton, Connecticut. NR-1 was launched on 25 January 1969, completed initial sea trials 19 August 1969, and was home-ported at Naval Submarine Base New London. NR-1 was the smallest nuclear submarine ever put into operation. The vessel was casually known as “Nerwin” and was never officially named or commissioned. The U.S. Navy is allocated a specific number of warships by the U.S. Congress, but Admiral Hyman Rickover avoided using one of those allocations for the construction of NR-1 in order to circumvent the oversight that a warship receives from various bureaus. More info on Wikipedia.

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This is a 3d printable model of the well known NR-1. The details are as faithful to the real thing as much as 3d printing requirements allow. The model details are improved for enabling an easier printing with minimal supports. There is also a 1meter hull available for R/C model builders.

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X-Ray Class Submarine

Posted on 24 November 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Products, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The Paltus-class submarine is a Russian special purpose mini-submarine of project 1851.1. Two boats were completed – AS-21 and AS-35 as a follow up of the single “X-Ray”-class boat AS-23 (Project 1851).

The surface displacement is approximately 300 tons with a length of 98 feet (30 m). The propulsion comes from nuclear power with the operating depth in excess of 3,800 feet (1,200 m). The designer, according to Polmar was Sergei Bavilin who had designed the earlier diesel electric Project 865/Piranya small submarine of similar dimensions

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Zeeteyfel Submarine with tank tracks

Posted on 17 November 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Products, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

German engineers were able to create a number of interesting mini-submarine projects. One of them was a kind of crossing a submarine with a tank. This very interesting example was the ultra-small amphibious submarine “Seeteufel” (translated from German as “monkfish”) with a caterpillar mover. This boat was intended both for independent carrying out torpedo attacks and for delivering small groups of swimmers-saboteurs to the target of the attack.

Seeteufel was a rather unusual, even amazing, development. This “pocket” submarine was supposed to feel at home on the water surface, under water, and on land. This combat apparatus, as if descended from the pages of books by the famous science fiction writer Jules Verne. This boat attracted special attention and sympathy from the sabotage detachment “K” specially created in the German fleet. Members of this squad are accustomed to evaluate military equipment from the point of view of its combat use behind the front line of the enemy, so they could not but like this machine.

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Bushnell’s Turtle Submersible

Posted on 07 November 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

In 1776, during the American Revolution, inventor David Bushnell decided to take his skills to the next level and build a submarine. And not just any submarine, mind you – this one was specifically designed to attack British ships!

Now, you might be thinking, “But wait, how could a guy in the 18th century possibly build a functional submarine?” Well, let me tell you, Bushnell was no ordinary inventor. He was a genius, a visionary, and a bit of a madman.

Turtle (also called American Turtle) was the world’s first submersible vessel with a documented record of use in combat. It was built in 1775 by American David Bushnell as a means of attaching explosive charges to ships in a harbor, for use against Royal Navy vessels occupying American harbors during the American Revolutionary War. More on Wikipedia.

The submarine he built was called the Turtle, and it was shaped like, you guessed it, a turtle. It was about six feet long and three feet wide, and it had a hatch on top that could be opened and closed by the operator.

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SP-350 Denise, Cousteau’s Science Submersible

Posted on 25 October 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Products, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The SP-350 Denise, famous as the “Diving saucer” (Soucoupe plongeante), is a small submarine designed to hold two people, and is capable of exploring depths of up to 400 metres (1,300 ft). It was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and engineer Jean Mollard at the French Centre for Undersea Research.^[1] It was built in the year 1959 and usually operated from Cousteau’s ship, the Calypso. More on Wikipedia.

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Type 209-1400 Submarine

Posted on 21 October 2022 by yonetici in 3d models, General, Submarine, Toys, Vehicle Models, Vehicles | Comments Off

The Type 209 is a class of diesel-electric attack submarine developed exclusively for export by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft of Germany. The original variant (Type 209/1100) was designed in the late 1960s. The class is exclusively designed for export market. Despite not being operated by the German Navy, five variants of the class (209/1100, 209/1200, 209/1300, 209/1400 and 209/1500) have been successfully exported to 13 countries, with 61 submarines being built and commissioned between 1971 and 2008. More on wikipedia.