Revell 1/72 Gato Class Sub - Completed

                         

I see what you did there, DisasterMaster!!  

              

Good to see this surface again 

 

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

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.

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.

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?

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 

Thanks!   Definitely shop around.  I snagged this one for around $150 at a hobbyshop in New Hampshire.  I've seen prices of $300 on evilbay.  Definitely get the 2 sets of Eduard PE.  One set is the deck plating.  You won't need to do the wrap overs along the upper sides.  The plating is thin enough that it won't be very visible.  Also, go over the instructions, which are out of sequence, and make note which areas/parts are replaced with PE.  Time consuming but makes it a bit easier down the line.   Looking forward to your build!!

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 

Beautiful! I would love one of these but I just have no place to put one. Those Gatos just look so business like.

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. 

Very nice!  I bet there were a lot of sub-assemblies 

Great pics and a crew will be awesome