Rubber Band Submarine 3D printable model by doctorjay

Rubber Band Submarine

Source: Thingiverse by doctorjay

The Rubber Band Submarine is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by doctorjay. For your education and entertainment, here's a rubber band powered submarine that's easy to assemble and might even teach kids a couple things about buoyancy and marine. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Rubber, Band, Submarine

About this model

For your education and entertainment, here's a rubber band powered submarine that's easy to assemble and might even teach kids a couple things about buoyancy and marine engineering. You'll need to print two other (really awesome) models for this: - Propeller, a terrific marine-style propeller which works great and doesn't need supports - The amazing 608 Bearing, which is all-plastic (and thus won't rust or contaminate the water with grease) To assemble: * Print one of each part (hull, nose, aft and driveshaft). Glue the propeller halves onto the driveshaft - make sure the propeller is facing the correct way,* with the curved edges of the props toward the hull. The propeller halves should be flush against the cone at the end of the driveshaft. * Assemble the 608 bearing and glue it into the…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Rubber Band Submarine is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by doctorjay.
Who made this model?
Designed by doctorjay, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?
Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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