Research submarine Deep Rover – the original:
The Deep Rover DR1002 is a two-man research submarine. It was produced by Deep Ocean Engineering in the USA. The rovers became famous through their appearances in various Hollywood films and through their exploration of the wreck of the Titanic.
Depths of up to 1000 meters can be achieved with the Deep Rover. The sophisticated drive concept using four jet propellers make the Deep Rover extremely manoeuvrable. The two gripping arms (manipulators) make it possible to retrieve samples and other materials from the depths.
Research submarine Deep Rover – the model:
The model is a 1:8 scale kit. This kit can be ordered via Model-Submarine-Specialties in Germany.
The basis of the Deep Rover:
My model was built over the years 2016-2017 from the kit, which provides a very good basis.
In addition, miniature screws for detailing the windows and various other small parts can also be ordered at Model-Submarine-Specialties as well.
The details of the Deep Rover:
In order to give the model a special touch and to achieve an appearance that is as true to the original as possible, numerous other details are attached.
The seats and armrests in the interior were provided with upholstery. Two pilotes of the appropriate scale accompany the diving trips and breathe life into the model.
The monitors on the ceiling and the other instruments in the interior are equipped with brass eached parts and backlid.
Lighting that corresponds to the original was installed all around. This consists of flashing position lights on the two antennas and spotlights to illuminate the scene.
The hydraulic lines and valves on the manipulators were simulated using silicone tubing.
The functions of the Deep Rover in detail:
– Driving forwards/backwards using the horizontally installed motors
– Drive left/right via the horizontally installed motors (turning on the spot possible)
– Sink/climb using the vertically installed motors
– Laterally traverse over the vertically installed motors
- Lighting:
— In the interior, the instruments are backlit with LEDs
— The position lights on the two masts flash on the fuselage
— A headlight is attached to each of the runners for illumination
— A spotlight is also attached to the carrier above the sphere for illumination
— Additional, optional lighting of the grippers on the manipulators can be attached to the manipulators using brackets (currently still under construction)
– A camera (e.g. a GoPro HERO) can optionally be mounted on the front runner support for underwater photography
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