Making a replica of Mr.Krab using a positive "mold" (mini size model)

[bboy]

Hi.
This is my way to get hands on "H&M Mr.Krab(hydro 3)"
My model is 450mm long.
Pictures will speak for themselves.

The fist thing was to get as much pictures of original that I can find on the internet.
This one is my favorite:


Next step was to draw the plan in avtoCAD (2D).


Then I cuted the parts for positive model on a laser CNC:


Looking first time in "3D"

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Filled with blue foam:


Coat of Epoxi and polyester filler:




Vaccum bagging fist part of center hull :


Testing the gear (Only the LiPos went in the finished model-Motor and servo were too small) :

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Glass on the top:


And Hybrid:


And Carbon :


First try:

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Sponsons:


Sanding :



I glued the halfs with epoxi and two layers of Carbon + I reinforced the nose:

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Sponsons upper layers:



Vaccum bag:


The stern:


Filling the space with blue foam:

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Filling again :






Left side:


Testing the new gear:

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Making the strut for rudder:


Drilling holes in a boat is a strange feeling :


First time on its own :

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Time for cooling:


This is all for now. I will post more next time

Have fun!

[Rumdog]

AWESOME job man!!

[JPriami]

Whoa that's freaking awesome

[CHUD]

That FAT bud

[Boaterguy]

Wow, simply wow
BTW I just subscribed

[bboy]

Thanks guys!

Carbon rudder Layers=2x200g,1x400g+1x400g,2x200g :


Fitting:

[RandyatBBY]

Interesting way for building. It all takes time thanks for sharing, you have a creative mind.

[bboy]

Thanks. I am trying to do my best.

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