Project Gato: 1/72 scale fleet boat - Page 4

Task Force · 11-28-08, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by elanaiba

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P.S. That table definetly needs a cat.

Oah god... I know about the cat part.

Syxx_Killer · 11-29-08, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

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Originally Posted by elanaiba

Your cookies are safe... for now!

P.S. That table definetly needs a cat.

Oah god... I know about the cat part.

As do I! Most of my models were destroyed by cats...

Siara · 11-29-08, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

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Originally Posted by Task Force

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Originally Posted by elanaiba

Your cookies are safe... for now!

P.S. That table definetly needs a cat.

Oah god... I know about the cat part.

As do I! Most of my models were destroyed by cats...

Shoot the cat, or get the acrylic case.:hmm:

Syxx_Killer · 11-29-08, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Siara

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

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Originally Posted by Task Force

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Originally Posted by elanaiba

Your cookies are safe... for now!

P.S. That table definetly needs a cat.

Oah god... I know about the cat part.

As do I! Most of my models were destroyed by cats...

Shoot the cat, or get the acrylic case.:hmm:

No need to shoot the cats or get the case. I threw most of them away back at the beginning of the year.

I want to start building them again sometime, though.

On a different note: Yay! I am now an Ocean Warrior!

nikimcbee · 12-24-08, 03:28 AM

Progress report?

LobsterBoy · 12-24-08, 08:07 PM

I just received one of these beautiful 1:72 Gato models for Christmas.

I'll be watching this thread with interest, but I've got a 1:350 Titanic to build for my wife before embarking on this project.

Siara · 12-25-08, 03:54 AM

More, and more people reach for the kit, so maybe this site can help spice up the trend:

http://ibs.eastcoastarmory.com/Csets2.htm

Task Force · 12-25-08, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Siara

More, and more people reach for the kit, so maybe this site can help spice up the trend:

http://ibs.eastcoastarmory.com/Csets2.htm

They also have the modified conning tower/sail for the guppy class subs.

Great link.

LobsterBoy · 12-25-08, 12:20 PM

The links are all helpful, especially since I haven't decided which way to go with it yet. Do I do one of the four it provides decals for in the box? Do I do a famous boat like Wahoo, or Harder, or maybe Barb? Maybe a Balao like Bowfin since I toured her almost two years ago and have some good pictures.

The only after market parts I know I'll be getting right now is that bridge crew. The vessel is nothing without the crew.

nikimcbee · 01-09-09, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Progress report?

bump

Onkel Neal · 01-09-09, 01:20 AM

It's gonna be a surprise.

Onkel Neal · 04-12-22, 01:44 PM

....and we're back!

So, as some of you know, I "retired" 2 years back. I've set up my hobby table (again) and I'm back into it.

For real!

I've mostly completed two warm-up models this month, I'm working on a Dragon models Ohio class (which is OOP and impossible to get nowadays, so I'm glad I bought it when it came out in ~2010

)

Warm up model#1: HobbyBoss 1/350 Virginia class

Warm up model #2: AFV Club 1/350 Type XXI

Warm up #3 model: Dragon 1/350 Ohio class, which I aim to get fancy and set up an LED-lighted missile firing... stay tuned and see how that turns out

Did I mention this model is as scarce as hen's teeth?

I should have the wiring, resistors and other things I need to move forward soon. More on the Ohio model build here.

Then, I'll tackle the Gato.

mapuc · 04-12-22, 02:33 PM

Thank you Neal for presenting a great thing-Use of a card box as a room to use when you use your airbrush.

They can be bought-But why buy one when you can make one yourself

The models look great.

I'm more into boat-Well right now I'm trying to build a motorcycle US Touring Bike 1:8.

Markus

ET2SN · 04-12-22, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

I'm working on a Dragon models Ohio class (which is OOP and impossible to get nowadays, so I'm glad I bought it when it came out in ~2010

)

Um, if you track down an accurate bow dome in resin or plastic, let me know.

I've got one about 25% done sitting on the shelf.

One huge thing about those Dragon kits, they nailed the decals for the (waterline) draft markers. If you bought the Dragon "combo kit" of the Ohio and a 688, trash the 688 plastic (it looks more like a Seawolf without the ducted fan) and save the decals for the Hobby Boss "3-in-1" 688 (which is available again).

Dragon also did a version of an SSGN Ohio. Same kit but they also included two dry deck shelters (which were basically impossible to find). It took years before the DDS's were available in other kits (ie, the Micro-Mir 637's).

Otherwise, I have no idea what you're talking about..

Onkel Neal · 04-12-22, 06:48 PM

Yeah, when I first stared putting the Ohio together, I did it with the attitude "I can always buy another one or a couple more if I mess up".

12-24-08, 03:28 AM	#50
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,924 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Progress report? __________________

12-25-08, 03:54 AM	#52
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	More, and more people reach for the kit, so maybe this site can help spice up the trend: http://ibs.eastcoastarmory.com/Csets2.htm __________________ Master Models

01-09-09, 01:20 AM	#56
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	It's gonna be a surprise. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

04-12-22, 01:44 PM	#57
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	....and we're back! So, as some of you know, I "retired" 2 years back. I've set up my hobby table (again) and I'm back into it. For real! I've mostly completed two warm-up models this month, I'm working on a Dragon models Ohio class (which is OOP and impossible to get nowadays, so I'm glad I bought it when it came out in ~2010 ) Warm up model#1: HobbyBoss 1/350 Virginia class Warm up model #2: AFV Club 1/350 Type XXI Warm up #3 model: Dragon 1/350 Ohio class, which I aim to get fancy and set up an LED-lighted missile firing... stay tuned and see how that turns out Did I mention this model is as scarce as hen's teeth? I should have the wiring, resistors and other things I need to move forward soon. More on the Ohio model build here. Then, I'll tackle the Gato. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web Last edited by Onkel Neal; 04-16-22 at 08:14 AM.

04-12-22, 02:33 PM	#58
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,859 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thank you Neal for presenting a great thing-Use of a card box as a room to use when you use your airbrush. They can be bought-But why buy one when you can make one yourself The models look great. I'm more into boat-Well right now I'm trying to build a motorcycle US Touring Bike 1:8. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

12-24-08, 08:07 PM	#51
LobsterBoy Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I just received one of these beautiful 1:72 Gato models for Christmas. I'll be watching this thread with interest, but I've got a 1:350 Titanic to build for my wife before embarking on this project.

12-25-08, 12:20 PM	#54
LobsterBoy Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	The links are all helpful, especially since I haven't decided which way to go with it yet. Do I do one of the four it provides decals for in the box? Do I do a famous boat like Wahoo, or Harder, or maybe Barb? Maybe a Balao like Bowfin since I toured her almost two years ago and have some good pictures. The only after market parts I know I'll be getting right now is that bridge crew. The vessel is nothing without the crew.

04-12-22, 06:48 PM	#60
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Yeah, when I first stared putting the Ohio together, I did it with the attitude "I can always buy another one or a couple more if I mess up". __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web