Paul Barton Posted May 18, 2023 Posted May 18, 2023 The Success of the Alioth is noteworthy. matches the performance of the best designs currently available the way its printed means that it needs very little if any surface finishing the strength of Polymax PLA tough means that it really is stronger than GRP can now be assembled in a few hours The Alioth V3 is now available in 3 hull sections. Clip on pot lid, bow bumper supplied in white. Fittings kits available form Sails Etc. Colours available are: Teal (turquoise) yellow (slightly translucent) Orange (slightly translucent) White Red Grey Or a combination of the above in any way you choose. Prices for a hull kit (you add fin,rudder, ballast servos etc) is £330 plus £15 shipping. Delivery is normally a week. Confirm your order on a Monday and get your kit on Friday and be on the water the following Monday! Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
Stephen B Posted May 18, 2023 Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) So, can anyone tell us a rough on the water price, that they have done this for? Ballast, fin rudder, electrics masts And Two suits of sails A and B, + av radio kit. would be nice to know, as this could become a game changer. For IOM participation to increase! we have one at HRYC thus far and it is fast, but could also be the helm, we haven’t had a go with it yet. Edited May 18, 2023 by Stephen B 1
Paul Barton Posted May 19, 2023 Author Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) On 18/05/2023 at 12:29, Stephen B said: So, can anyone tell us a rough on the water price, that they have done this for? Ballast, fin rudder, electrics masts And Two suits of sails A and B, + av radio kit. would be nice to know, as this could become a game changer. For IOM participation to increase! we have one at HRYC thus far and it is fast, but could also be the helm, we haven’t had a go with it yet. Hi Stephen B, The hull kit is £330. The fin, rudder and ballast £358 - allow £150 per rig set, sail winch £250 (RMG), Rudder servo £35, TX/RX and battery £100. Add around £100 for hardware etc. Total around £1473. I rarely offer complete hulls as I'm so busy printing the Kits. Call me on 07966490048 Warm regards Paul Barton Edited June 8, 2023 by Paul Barton Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
Paul Barton Posted June 5, 2023 Author Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) There is hardware parts list in the files section https://www.facebook.com/groups/373682077022782/files/files Sails etc also have a list - just ask for the Alioth parts list Warm regards Paul Edited June 5, 2023 by Paul Barton additional info Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
stevevw Posted July 4, 2023 Posted July 4, 2023 Paul Where do you find the clip on Pot Lids? and also where is the file for the amended neck. Thanks Steve
Paul Barton Posted July 4, 2023 Author Posted July 4, 2023 Hi Steve, I originally found them on Etsy but more recently got them from Aliexpress. They are 100mm can lids. There are a few inserts that have been designed to use the clip on lid. paul Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
HotTub Posted August 1, 2023 Posted August 1, 2023 Paul Just wondering how many Alioth are out there sailing? I know of one that sails with us but heard of a couple more being built. They do offer a more cost effective option and reduced waiting times. Interested to hear of people's experience with them?
Paul Barton Posted August 1, 2023 Author Posted August 1, 2023 I have printed approx. 20 hulls for customers and there are close to another 20 self printed. Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
HotTub Posted August 30, 2023 Posted August 30, 2023 On 04/07/2023 at 13:51, stevevw said: Paul Where do you find the clip on Pot Lids? and also where is the file for the amended neck. Thanks Steve Just found that Slimfast can lids are a perfect fit so if you know anyone who has them plus a greener option to repurpose things
Paul Barton Posted August 30, 2023 Author Posted August 30, 2023 Really good idea. Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
Alan Jarman Posted November 2, 2023 Posted November 2, 2023 Hi, I am sailing a 27 year old IOM Bubbles GBR 620 (forever blowing) she takes all of my time to keep her on the water. I am printing an Alioth V3 to replace her. Now, as all in the club know me and my boat as 20 how do I do the same 620 for the new Alioth? Thanks Alan.
Paul Barton Posted November 2, 2023 Author Posted November 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Alan Jarman said: Hi, I am sailing a 27 year old IOM Bubbles GBR 620 (forever blowing) she takes all of my time to keep her on the water. I am printing an Alioth V3 to replace her. Now, as all in the club know me and my boat as 20 how do I do the same 620 for the new Alioth? Thanks Alan. Officially you need to apply to the IOM registrar for a hull number probably in the 5000+ range. Then you could use the last 2 digits of the new number. Alternatively you could apply for a personal number for a small fee. If 20 is available all good. If you don't sail outside your local club you could just put 620 on your sails. Please post some pictures. Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
Alan Jarman Posted November 2, 2023 Posted November 2, 2023 Hi Paul, We are about to print an Alioth V3 with a Wanhao D5S printer which uses a 2.85 filament. Looking at a red or light blue PLA+, not too easy to find, what would be your thoughts on this as most of the PLA+ seems to be 1.75.. Thanks Alan
Paul Barton Posted November 2, 2023 Author Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alan Jarman said: Hi Paul, We are about to print an Alioth V3 with a Wanhao D5S printer which uses a 2.85 filament. Looking at a red or light blue PLA+, not too easy to find, what would be your thoughts on this as most of the PLA+ seems to be 1.75.. Thanks Alan The 2.85mm filament is rarely used in the sort of machines most people use. I only use polymax pla tough filament as it's performance is so much better than anything else. Sorry can't be of more help The printer looks a mean beast but the results are what matter. Edited November 2, 2023 by Paul Barton adding info Started out RC sailing 6 years ago with 30 year old IOM now sailing a 3D printed Alioth IOM. IOM fleet regularly see 10 boats sailing every Tuesday. 3D printed boats are now doing very well.
HotTub Posted February 10, 2024 Posted February 10, 2024 It would be interesting to know how many are on the water? The fleet seems to be growing a game changer in both waiting time and cost.
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