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Submarine Warfare GB August 2016.

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Posted by Hokey on Sunday, November 8, 2015 6:09 PM

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They pop up now and then on ebay but I'm sure Revell will re issued them again. I read somewhere that the 1/72 Type VII/C is going to get re issued.

 
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Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, November 8, 2015 5:52 PM

Yes the 1/72 Gato is GARGANTUAN! That thing is cloe to 4 feet in lenght! I'm fine with the 1/144 scale which is still a large sub.

 

They pop up now and then on ebay but I'm sure Revell will re issued them again. I read somewhere that the 1/72 Type VII/C is going to get re issued.

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Posted by Hokey on Sunday, November 8, 2015 5:19 PM

Can you still get the 1/72 Gato?

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, November 8, 2015 1:21 PM

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Bish,

I don't see why it wouldn't. It was used in conjunction with subs.

PJ,

I would love the get the 1/72 Gato, or is it the Balo, or both? Either way, an American ww2 sub as well as a Japanese. 

 

Excellent, the more options the better.

That GATO is HUUUUUUGE. On the day i got my 72nd Type VII, somone posted a pic of their Type VII next to there GATO, both 72nd. If i had not had the VII next to me at the time, i would have thoguht what i was looking at was a small U-Boat. But i knew how big the VII was and the GATO dwarfed it.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:58 PM

Bish,

I don't see why it wouldn't. It was used in conjunction with subs.

PJ,

I would love the get the 1/72 Gato, or is it the Balo, or both? Either way, an American ww2 sub as well as a Japanese. 

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:37 PM

Steve

The Revell 1/72 and 1/144 U Boats are fantastic. I have built several 1/72 Type VII/C's on comissions when they first came out. Unfortunately I didn't keep one but built the 1/144 Type VII/C which is a little brother of the 1/72 scale and is currently in my display case.

In my stash right now I have the both of new 1/72 Revell Type IX/C and the 1/144 Type II/B which looks very nice too. I also wanna get the Trumpeter 1/144 Gato 1944 configuration.  

 

 

 

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:55 AM
Actually, would an Fw 200 count. It wasn't used for Sub Hunting, but was used to help guide U-Boats onto the convoy's.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:49 AM
I have the 1/72 type VIIC and a 1/144 type VIIC. The later I wanted to make into a diorama.
I also have a Russian Alpha, and an American fast attack and boomer. I've also asked for a sub for the Secret Santa GB, so we'll see what I get for that. As for as planes... maybe a Rufe, but nothing dedicated to sub hunting.

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:25 AM
I have 3 U-Boats in the stash. Bit I am not ready to build either of the 72nd kits, but would like to build the 125th kit I have to practice painting and weathering a U-Boat. I also have an Fw 200 in the stash and might have one or two other aircraft that would suit the bill.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:06 AM

I am going to advertizing for a Submarine Warfare GB in the ship and aircraft forums. We'll see if there is anymore intrest. At last count I have 5 subs in the stash, 2 U-boats and 3 modern.

Steve

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:31 AM

Steve

I would also do some fishing over in the ships and GB sections to get more views and hopefully increase participation. There are plenty of subjects to deal with so lots of possibilities to deal with.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:24 AM

Good idea as usual Bish. I'll advertise it as such.

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Posted by Bish on Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:05 AM
Steve, just a thought which might attract more interest. How about a Submarine warfare GB. This could attract Sub hunters as well, including ships and aircraft.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, November 7, 2015 8:39 AM

PJ, it may be you Hokey and I, but that's ok. I'll check again maybe mid 16 after my 3 have completed. Bish said he may be interested, so that would make 4.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, November 7, 2015 6:41 AM

Hi steve

I have a coule in my stash so I'm in for a sub GB Sometime next year. 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:54 PM

Hokey
I do build subs

I can tell by your avatar.
It's pretty simple. You put out a feeler, kinda like I'm doing, but in the Ship forum as well, lay out the rules and time frame. Mid to later next year would probably be best because of the number of GB's now, which I am to blame as well, but it's up to the host. For rules you look at other GB's and copy or reject some of the rule examples.
*Most important* be attentive to your signees. Don't let them post and hear crickets for the next few days. We all get busy but don't make a habit of it. Members join to build, socialize, showoff their work and expect feedback on that work. Also, as the host you would be expected to help out finding a answer to a question, which means research...and time.
Sometimes a host will recruit a co-host to help take the load.

That's about it.

 

Steve

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Posted by Hokey on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 2:40 PM

I've never done a GB but would love to try it out and I do build subs...so let me know what I need to do!

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:49 PM
Steve, I am not planning on hosting any more GB's as I am now limiting myself to one, or at a stretch 2 at a time. But if one was run towards the latter part of next year I would be interested.

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Posted by Moff on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:35 PM

How 'bout you ask around about a Waffentrager group build instead? Big Smile I have zero experience hosting group builds and I am probably too busy anyway, but a lot of people sound interested in Waffentragers.

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Posted by Cat Daddy on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:26 PM

I have minimal interest. A sub is something I probably wouldn't build on my own but may tackle as part of a group build.

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Submarine Warfare GB August 2016.
Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:48 PM

I have several Submarines that I am jonesing to build, and I will in a month or 3 regardless, but I was wondering if anybody was thinking about a sub GB.
I know what your thinking. Why don't you start one yourself? Well I am running 3 until mid year and Co-hosting 2 so I'm a wee bit busy for a little while.....unless it starts late 2016.

Steve

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