Seaview Submarine STL files for 3D printing | Assembly Model

ABOUT THIS 3D MODEL

The USOS Seaview submarine, featured in the 1961 movie Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and the popular 1960s submarine TV show, is a masterpiece of retro sci-fi. Designed by Admiral Harriman Nelson, the Seaview stood out with its shark-nosed hull featuring panoramic X-tempered Herculite windows, a modern nuclear propulsion system, and elegant stabilizers inspired by manta rays. The submarine was intended not only for exploration: it carried a mini-submarine, a diving bell, and equipment for classified military missions.

The 3D model of the Seaview submarine for 3D printing is a remarkable creation by a Gambody contributor, faithfully recreating all the details of this legendary vessel. This submarine 3d model was designed with its aquatic capabilities in mind, allowing anyone to bring its propellers to life and amaze everyone at the nearest lake. The model includes the iconic shark-nosed hull with panoramic windows, stabilizers, and meticulously detailed interior elements, and it is designed for convenient assembly. For fans of comic conventions and vibrant exhibitions, the submarine includes a removable nose cover that provides easy access and a view of the cabin. Additionally, the submarine is equipped with missile hatches that can be opened to reveal missiles, surprising everyone around.

The model also supports lighting, allowing the interior spaces and navigation lights to come to life, making it even more impressive. The model’s stand replicates an underwater docking station, making it a great decor idea, even for aquariums. This watercraft STL model is perfect for fans of retro sci-fi and marine themes. The Seaview submarine will be a fantastic addition for fans of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and retro sci-fi. Don’t miss the chance to enrich your collection of STL files for 3D printing with this iconic 3D model of the submarine!

ADAPTATION FOR 3D PRINTING

The Seaview submarine 3D printing design is a static assembly model and its moderation and adaptation for different types of 3D printers took the Gambody team 104 hours in total.

For you to receive the cleanest 3D printing result possible, minimize the amount of filament needed for generated support, and make use of the active elements designed by Gambody Engineers, the Seaview submarine was divided into convenient assembly parts.

All assembly parts in the 1.0 FFF/FDM version are provided in STL files in recommended positions that were worked out in order to ensure the smoothness of the details’ surfaces after printing and that the 3D printing beginners won’t face difficulties when placing the parts on a build plate. When downloading any model’s file you will also receive “Assembly Manual” for 1.0 FFF/FDM and 1.0 DLP/SLA versions in PDF and video formats. We highly recommend that you get acquainted with the “Assembly Video” and “Assembly Manual” before getting down to the Seaview submarine 3D model.

The design is saved in STL files, a format supported by most 3D printers. All STL files for 3D printing have been checked in Netfabb and no errors were shown.

The 3D model’s scale was calculated from the length of the USOS Seaview Submarine.The 3D printer design’s chosen scales are 1/128 for the FFF/FDM version and 1/256 for the DLP/SLA version.

VERSIONS’ SPECIFICATIONS

FFF/FDM 1.0 version features:

• Contains 78 parts;
• A printed design is 226 mm tall, 195 mm wide, 1002 mm deep;
• Highly detailed cockpit interior;
• Access hatch at the bottom of the hull;
• Articulated radar and periscope mounted on the conning tower;
• Two nose versions: solid and with a removable upper section for cockpit display;
• Operational torpedo tubes with removable torpedoes;
• Movable diving planes for depth control;
• Movable rudders for directional control;
• Opening compartment containing a detachable scooter torpedo;
• An optional "SSRN Seaview" nameplate
• Tunnels for LED wiring;
• All parts are divided in such a way that you will print them with the smallest number of support structures.

DLP/SLA 1.0 version features:

• Contains 72 parts;
• A printed design is 113 mm tall, 97 mm wide, 501 mm deep;
• Highly detailed cockpit interior;
• Access hatch at the bottom of the hull;
• Articulated radar and periscope mounted on the conning tower;
• Two nose versions: solid and with a removable upper section for cockpit display;
• Operational torpedo tubes with removable torpedoes;
• Movable diving planes for depth control;
• Movable rudders for directional control;
• Opening compartment containing a detachable scooter torpedo;
• An optional "SSRN Seaview" nameplate
• Tunnels for LED wiring;
• All parts are divided in such a way to fit the build plates and to ensure that support structures are generated where needed.

You can get the STL files of Seaview Submarine for 3D printing immediately after the purchase! Just click the green Buy button in the top-right corner of the model’s page. You can pay with PayPal or your credit card.

Watch the tutorial on how to assemble the 3D printed USOS Seaview Submarine from the provided 3D print files on Gambody YouTube channel.

Also, you may like other Watercraft 3D printer designs.

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Below you can find printing recommendations for Cura, Bambu Studio, Simplify3D, Slic3r and PrusaSlicer software.

Disclaimer: The following printing settings are a recommendation, not an obligation. The parameters can vary depending on the peculiarities of your 3D printer, the material you use, and especially the particular assembly part you are working with. Each part that any model comprises often needs preliminary review, and you are free to tweak the settings the way you find suitable.

Note:

You can scale up the model (downscaling for FFF/FDM 3D printers is not recommended!);

All connectors should be printed at 100% Infill.

Bambu Lab printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Bambu Studio 1.9.1. Test models were printed on the Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab A1 Mini, Creality Ender 3 S1, Anycubic Kobra 2, and Anycubic Vyper using PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Cura printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Cura 5.2.1 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, Creality Ender 3 Pro with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Simplify3D printing recommendations:

These are averaged settings which were tested in the Simplify3D 5.0.0 slicer. Test models were printed on Anycubic Vyper, FLSUN v400, Ender3 S1 with PLA filament.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

Slic3r printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in Slic3r 1.3.0 software. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PetG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download

PrusaSlicer printing recommendations:

These basic 3D printing settings recommendations for beginners were tested in PrusaSlicer 2.3.1. Test models were printed on Ultimaker 2, Creality Ender 3, Creality Cr-10S pro v2, Anycubic I3 Mega, Anycubic I3 MegaS, Anycubic Vyper with PLA and PETG filaments.

To avoid printing problems, we recommend the following settings: download