rev. 200314 (14-03-2020)
Printable bow thruster for scale model ships.
For 3D print.
Parts for 2 versions to build:
Dimensions:
inner diameter 23 mm
width 70 mm (+extension parts)
height 91mm (without motor)
For all dimensions, please check the drawing
propeller 4 blades
Printing: FDM printer with NOZZLE 0.25mm!, material ABS, layer 0.1mm, no support , no brim, 20% cooling from layer 4 upwards is recommended (or better required)
For assembly a glues for plastic and metal are needed (for eg. Revell Contacta for ABS-ABS and UHU Plus for metal-ABS).
PDF instructions included.
Additional required parts:
Part Nr. Nbr. Name material dimensions
S1 1 stainless steel rod for propeller, steel, 1 x 28mm
S2 1 stainless steel rod for motor, steel, 2x 51mm
B1 1 brass tube, brass, 1/2 x 4.8mm
B2 1 brass tube, brass, 1/2 x 7.8mm
B3 1 brass tube, brass, 2/3 x 17mm
B4 1 brass tube, brass, 2/3 x 7mm
Motor with diameter 27.5 mm
elastic hose (5mm inner diameter for printed 5.4mm parts) or other coupling between motor (2.3mm) and steel rod (2mm)
A full kit is also available if requested (all parts printed + all additional required parts, without motor). Please write me a message.
More details, photos and info: https://www.zonerama.com/jsyrovat/Album/6035198
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSJRwizBC6s (bow thruster test in hull)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0v2VlEgdI (bow thruster test)