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3D Printed Parts for Taffy 3 Destroyers
Neil Boyle     October 13, 2019

James didn't have some parts for his destroyers, so Neil designed them and Dave Manley printed them.  Enjoy!
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Torpedo Tubes, Depth Charge Racks, Side Depth Charge Racks, Depth Charge Extension Racks, Torpedo Directors, K Guns and 5" Practice Guns (above, most are primed and ready for paint).  Below is a comparison of Shapeway's Torpedo Tube and Neil's.

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Shapeway's Torpedo Tube

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Neil's Torpedo Tube using Dave's printer.

Here are some photo's prior to priming where we are experimenting with prototypes, different support systems, colors, etc.
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This batch used a semi transparent material - notice the torpedoes in the tubes...
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Here are some Graphics pictures of some of Neil's designs.  
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This could be a game changer...
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  • Home
  • Fri Ceremony
  • Fri Display
  • Sat Run
  • Jack Bacastow VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT
  • Lt. Robert Young USS Gambier Bay
  • Herb Bounds USS St Lo Interview
  • Jack Bacastow USS Kitkun Bay Interview
  • Lewis Hunsaker USS White Plains
  • Mr. Johnson USS Gambier Bay
  • Mission
  • Taffy 3 Ships
  • Taffy 3 Models
    • Carrier Corner >
      • Jack's Kalinin Bay CVE-68
      • Jerry's Gambier Bay CVE-73
      • Gary's KItkun Bay CVE-71
      • Frank's St. Lo CVE-63
      • Jim's White Plains CVE-66
      • Keith's Fanshaw Bay CVE-70
    • Tin Can Alley - DE's >
      • Stan's Raymond DE-341
      • Gary's Dennis DE-405
      • Charles' Sammy B DE-413
      • Paul's John C Butler DE-339
    • Tin Can Alley - DD's >
      • 3D Printed Taffy 3 Parts
      • Dave's USS Johnston
    • Yamatos and Mogami >
      • Jerry's Yamato
      • Dave's Yamato
      • Stan's Mogami
    • Plaques
    • Paint Scheme Info
    • Airplanes
    • WMU Build Links
    • Gambier Bay at SD Air & Space Museum
  • News
    • Schedule
    • Map to Santee Lakes
    • Contact
  • The Battle
    • BOS History Channel
    • Battle 360 Taffy 3 Video
    • CVE Flight Ops Video
    • 5 Part Battle off Samar Videos
    • Fleet Comparison
    • Memorials