Red October

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Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your periscopes, because we’ve got a real treat for you today. Our website owner here has made a 3D model of the infamous Red October submarine. Yes, you heard that right. The submarine that almost started World War III, but with a funny twist.

Red October

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Why on earth would someone make a 3D model of a Russian submarine that doesn’t even exist?” Well, dear website visitors, I’ll tell you why. It’s because our website owner here has a serious obsession with all things submarine-related. And who can blame him? Submarines are basically like underwater spaceships, and who wouldn’t want to make a model of that? Before the model, lets talk about the movie first.

The submarine from the movie “The hunt for the Red October”

In 1990, Hollywood brought us the classic Soviet submarine thriller, “The Hunt for Red October.” Starring Sean Connery as a Russian submarine captain and Alec Baldwin as a CIA analyst, the film was a gripping Cold War tale of espionage and intrigue. But let’s be honest, it was also pretty darn funny.

For starters, the accents in this movie are absolutely hilarious. Sean Connery, a Scotsman, plays a Russian submarine captain who speaks English with a thick Scottish brogue. Meanwhile, Baldwin, an American, tries to sound like a Bostonian CIA analyst. The result is a lot of “Yahd” and “Cah” and “Pahked Cahs” that will have you giggling like a school kid.

But it’s not just the accents that make “The Hunt for Red October” such a comedic masterpiece. The film also has some truly ridiculous plot points. For example, at one point, the Russian submarine actually hides itself in the underwater canyons of the Atlantic Ocean. Because apparently, submarines can just disappear in a few hundred feet of water, no problem.

Continue reading for downloading the single piece hi rez STL. There is also a multi-piece version for easy printing and obtaining a model with animated parts, opening missile silo doors, escape pods, dive planes, propellers. You can get it from here. We also have a 1.2m R/C compatible model, here it is.

Then there’s the fact that the entire fate of the world rests on whether or not Sean Connery’s character decides to defect to the United States. Because, you know, that’s a totally normal thing for a Russian submarine captain to do. It’s like if Darth Vader suddenly decided to join the Rebel Alliance in the middle of “Star Wars.”

Here is our previous Typhoon Model. And yes, there are differences with the Typhoon Class and the Red October.

missile silo doors open and close
missile included

But perhaps the funniest thing about “The Hunt for Red October” is the fact that it’s a movie about a submarine, and yet, there’s almost no action that takes place outside of the submarine. It’s just a bunch of guys standing around in a cramped metal tube, staring at sonar screens and talking in hushed tones. It’s like if “Die Hard” took place entirely in an elevator.

Typhoon Class and Red October Comparison (source)

All in all, “The Hunt for Red October” is a true comedy classic. Whether you’re laughing at the ridiculous accents, the implausible plot, or the fact that this is supposed to be an action movie but it mostly just involves guys standing around talking, there’s something in this film to tickle your funny bone. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a good laugh.

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sail details
sail details
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Pack contents

Free single piece hi rez STL’s below. There is also a multi-piece version for easy printing and obtaining a model with animated parts, opening missile silo doors, escape pods, dive planes, propellers. You can get the Red October from here. It is 1.2m long !!!!

Red October
Typhoon Class

But this isn’t just any old 3D model. Oh no, this is the Red October we’re talking about. The submarine that was so advanced, it could turn invisible or something. And let me tell you, our website owner has spared no expense in making sure this model is as accurate as possible. They’ve spent countless hours poring over schematics, blueprints, and movie stills to make sure every little detail is just right.

Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “Who cares about a stupid submarine from a movie that came out like a million years ago?” But let me tell you, this model is a work of art. It’s like a miniaturized version of the real thing, only with fewer torpedoes and more plastic.

So, if you’re a fan of submarines, or just really into 3D modeling for some reason, you’re in for a real treat. Check out our website owner’s Red October model and marvel at the attention to detail. Who knows, maybe one day they’ll make a model of the Yellow November, or the Purple December, or whatever other silly color they can come up with. But for now, let’s just enjoy this beautiful submarine model in all its glory.

Both the Typhoon class and the Red October models have missile launch capability. There are two pipes for a thin metal wire going from the back towards the front of the model, when pulled from the rear, the wires will enable the opening of the silo doors one by one. Therefore the missiles loaded with small metal springs from the inside will be launched out above. Should be fun for kids. Free model is here.

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