Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => 3D CAD Design & Printing => Topic started by: IKB on December 17, 2016, 10:53:10 pm

Title: 3D Printed Hydrofoil
Post by: IKB on December 17, 2016, 10:53:10 pm

Hi Guys,

Browsing Thingiverse one day I came across an intriguing build by, "antoinef" he had set out to design and 3D print a fully functional RC hydrofoil from scratch and after much work he came up with a very successful design as can be seen here on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/DgALh0y2N18

Now I have always been interested in hydrofoils and would love one in the fleet as you don't see them that often, I have also been wanting to build a boat from scratch with a 3D printed hull, so this project killed two birds with one stone, I finished building my version tonight and will hopefully be sailing tomorrow, more news as it happens.

Original Thingiverse post: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:932853

Alex

Title: Re: 3D Printed Hydrofoil
Post by: g6swj on December 18, 2016, 08:41:28 am

Alex,
fascinating!
Look forward to seeing how you got on with it's maiden voyage
Jonathan

Title: Re: 3D Printed Hydrofoil
Post by: IKB on December 18, 2016, 11:06:57 pm

Hi Guys,

It may of been a bit shaky at first, but it works and skims rather well: https://youtu.be/hXTdiFPEWT8

Alex