Gotland class submarine, scale 1/400

[strk]

Next model in my collection is Swedish SSK Gotland class - advanced submarine, first construction powered with AIP system which allows to stay submerged for weeks. Quiet, fast, armed to teeth, undetectable - lethal weapon, feared by all ASW surface assets on international naval exercises.

3D model:


It is simple shaped construction, both real object and the model. Cylindrical hull with half-sferical and conical ends, light hull with trapezoid cross-section.

Hull sections ready to join, half-sferical section initially formed:


View from inside. "Leafs" are glued edge2edge with water based glue:


External view. The dome still needs some shaping with round tip steel rod (huge nail), on some rubber pad


And done:

[Michael Mash]

The paper dome in the last image can't be done any better than that.
Mike

[Don Boose]

Very impressive work.

Don

[Tex]

"The paper dome in the last image can't be done any better than that."

- I'll second that anytime !!! That's right awesome!
- Tex

[strk]

Thx guys, I like it too.

The hull:


light-hull and deck support:

[strk]

Light-hull fore element:

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The hull is ready:

[jimkrauzlis]

Great project...and awesome build!

Cheers!
Jim

[strk]

Thank You Jim.

I regret my printer this time couldnt make it, and print quality is doubtful (despite HQ settings, black color is poor)

[jimkrauzlis]

Gives it the look of a stealth coating...

It's all good...no, it's great!

Cheers!
Jim