1/72 USS Parche (SSN-683)

CC Clarke

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Hello all! I just discovered this site and am impressed with the work and information posted here.

I'm a formally-trained 3D artist, designer, and 3D printer. Since I retired, I specialize in designing and building US nuclear submarines. I spent several working with commercial FDM 3D printers, but prefer resin printing for my personal projects to achieve the higher levels of detail.

--I offer my latest build: The most decorated ship in the history of the USN, the USS Parche (SSN-683) as she was configured after her first conversion to a Special Projects platform by Mare Island Naval Shipyard in the mid-70's. A later conversion added 100' forward of the sail. The model sits on 90 keel blocks and is 53" long. All control surfaces move.

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\Welcome to SMA !

what is that along the port side ?
for a towed array or something ?
 
Hello all! I just discovered this site and am impressed with the work and information posted here.

I'm a formally-trained 3D artist, designer, and 3D printer. Since I retired, I specialize in designing and building US nuclear submarines. I spent several working with commercial FDM 3D printers, but prefer resin printing for my personal projects to achieve the higher levels of detail.

--I offer my latest build: The most decorated ship in the history of the USN, the USS Parche (SSN-683) as she was configured after her first conversion to a Special Projects platform by Mare Island Naval Shipyard in the mid-70's. A later conversion added 100' forward of the sail. The model sits on 90 keel blocks and is 53" long. All control surfaces move.

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Hi and welcome to the forum. Pantherman
 
Dude! That paintjob is awesome, most people are afraid of black, I am one of them, I really want to paint my X-15 but that...black...
 

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