Grouper,SS214 - my 2nd Dad served aboard as a young Lt in 1957. She was "average in WWII, much liek the U557 I built of Type VIIC. I wanted bookend companion boats, and that match well. Means Measure 9 all black, a fairly darka nd dull scheme, esp for a display model, but more authentic. I hope to get some good weathering in.
I just discovered, thanks to Robert Morgan, that the very early EB Gatos (esp 214) had very cincave shutters, what I term "valey" - so my Mid Gato set will not do. I'm already working on balao shutters for sale, will also move to Valley.
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