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4 stars out of 5. Nice kit but the instruction sheet was conceived during a tequila binge. No parts map like their U-Boat, inaccurate placement in illustrations, and the decals leave a bit to be desired.
Tamiya paints used and airbrused on the model. Eduard PE parts were fun but tedious at times. Weathering done with AK light rust wash, Tamiya panel liner, and ground up oil based pastels.
No numbers or flags on this as it is "on patrol". Crewmembers arrive in a few days and they will be added on the Con.
Very nice! I bet there were a lot of sub-assemblies
Great pics and a crew will be awesome
Thanks,
John
keavdog Very nice! I bet there were a lot of sub-assemblies Great pics and a crew will be awesome
Yes sir, there were. Could have been turned into an RC easily with the center section (pressure vessel). Entertained that thought.
Beautiful! I would love one of these but I just have no place to put one. Those Gatos just look so business like.
Great work!
I had an uncle that served aboard a Gato class sub in WWII. I've been thinking of building one for a while but seeing your masterpiece I'm going to order one and get started as soon as it gets here.
Stay Safe.
Jim
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.
fox Great work! I had an uncle that served aboard a Gato class sub in WWII. I've been thinking of building one for a while but seeing your masterpiece I'm going to order one and get started as soon as it gets here. Stay Safe. Jim
Very nice, very clean work here. Almost looks like a sub that is in a tuxedo.
As much as I like it and other than carrying it around in the bed of my truck, I just don't have the room for a three foot submarine anywhere........ oh, but..... maybe in the bath tub?
Thanks for the tips Jack. I'll certainly do some shopping.
I've got a very nice 5'4" mantle over the fireplace that is just begging for a model like that.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bGrCLxZ9pmZQiphC9
The sailing ship that is on it now can easily be moved to the bookcase on the other side of the room.
Stunning piece of work! I think to my eye the amount of weathering is perfect! I love the wear on the ladder rungs. Nothing will make it better than a small crew on the bridge.
I would love one but "She who must be obeyed" would never allow me to place such a big boat anywhere.
Beautiful work!! My grandfather served on the USS Drum as a Motor Machinist Mate. He was a plank owner on the USS Jack, and I hope to build one soon. I have the early model Gato and got it at a great price at an AC Moore craft shop, I think I paid around $35 for it. I saw it, tried not to look too excited, grabbed it, looked around, and snuck up to the check out line. I didn't relax until I got out to the car. It felt like I was stealing it!!
I hope to build the Jack on patrol once I get a few more ship builds in. Where did you find the crew figures? Can't wait to see them installed.
Thanks for sharing your work; it's inspirational.
TAD
2022 New Year's Resolution: Enter 1 group build and COMPLETE a build this year!! Why Photobucket did you rob me of my one Group Build Badge??? Must be part of the strong anti-Monogram cartel!!!
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Good to see this surface again
I see what you did there, DisasterMaster!!
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