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Research Submarine Cutaway

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This is my first attampt at a technical cutaway drawing. I've always been fascinated and impressed with this kind of illustration because it really gives you a understandable look at the interiors of things and how they work as opposed to overly complex diagrams and plans. I figured I'd start with something relatively easy, as submarines are basically tubes with stuff in them; no really difficult architecture and straightforward arrangement of things. Of course, I forgot some details like ballast tanks and such but it at least looks convincing.

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Here are a few detail pix to get an idea of how it all came together. The original sketch of the sub was done on a restaurant paper placemat.

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The conning tower. You can see the periscope extends through the body of the sub so it can be used from each deck.

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Another error on my part was the orientation of the deck hatch. It should be facing the conning tower instead. How do the crew get inside?

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I should have made more crew quarters visible.

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