1/72 Gato-class Fleet Boat coming from Revell/Monogram!

[Bill Nichols]

Look here:

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=RM0384

also a 1/72 Type VIIC/41 U-boat:

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=RG5045

:D

[Bort]

Spectacular! That big Gato's gonna be a must have! :rock:

[Hellcat]

! :huh: !

Whoa, I gotta save up some dough for that gato....

1/72 scale
Gato Class length = 312 feet

so model length = 4.3 feet!!!!!!!!!!

[Driftwood]

I'll be interested to see how long it takes for the after market detail items to hit the market for this baby. :up: Now, if only someone can come up with a WWII US sub sim that rivals SHIII for graphics and DW for realism. :up:

[2019]

Seems like a suitable model for RC :up:

[Midnight]

ooohh,ya a must have thanks fer the heads up.I have the vii-c kit and it came out very nicely.

[Bill Nichols]

I've read that the Gato kit is scheduled for release late next year :(

[zaza]

Oh,it looks so nice.
But I can't buy it.
It is too big to decorate　in my house. :oops:

If it is 1:144 scale, it sounds more good for me.

In Japan ,I heard "Hasegawa" will reproduct Japanese sub I-400 1:160 scale
replacing　to new material.

Anyway next time I hope REVELL will make Japanese submarine
in 1:72 scale. :lol:

[viper771]

Hey I have seen the German sub here in Kaiserslautern at a hobby shop. Since my wife and I will be living here for 3 years... we plan to go see the sites.. I really wanna see the sub pens and Normandy. The uboat model i saw was in the store window.. it was HUGE.. I wish I had the space and time to make one :)

[Abraham]

That's what I've been waiting for. A real Gato.
With the proper documentation of The Floating Drydock we can modify this model - after building it - for years to come!
:up:

[dcushing]

Revell displayed the unassembled parts of their 1/72 Gato Class at the last IPMS convention. Pictures are available at www.modelwarships.com/features/current/ipms-2006/vendor/pages/5-revell-05.html (http://www.modelwarships.com/features/current/ipms-2006/vendor/pages/5-revell-05.html)
thru /5-revell-08.hrml
I hope that worked. This is my first time trying to reference another website.

Duncan

[Hellcat]

Revell displayed the unassembled parts of their 1/72 Gato Class at the last IPMS convention. Pictures are available at www.modelwarships.com/features/current/ipms-2006/vendor/pages/5-revell-05.html (http://www.modelwarships.com/features/current/ipms-2006/vendor/pages/5-revell-05.html)
thru /5-revell-08.hrml
I hope that worked. This is my first time trying to reference another website.

Duncan

There's some really interesting pictures in the gallery if you scroll through a bit there's some nice miniatures and whole bunch of other stuff. That Gato kit is shaping up to be something that's I'll just have to buy not only for the fun of building it but for the chance to rig her out for R/C patrols. :arrgh!:

[rtheriaque]

I got my shipment notification, and the UPS tracking says it'll be here today!!

I ordered from megahobby.com.

[mako88sb]

I've been trying to find a review about this model and so far the best one I could find was from a starship modeling forum(see below). For somebody who gave it a quick look before going to bed, he seems to have done a pretty good job of pointing out the kits strengths and negatives. If you read further down the thread, there's mention of after market parts already in the works. :up:Looks like I'll after get this one but probably after Xmas.



http://www.starshipmodeler.net/cgi-bin/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44637

[nikimcbee]

They had it at the hobby shop for $99. Too bad I have other projects in the building queue.:damn:

[Bungo_Pete]

check out this bad boy.I want it!

http://steelnavy.com/CombatModelsSBoatMG.htm

[Bort]

Super! Looks like you can do a super accurate USS Cobia straight from the box according to the review posted above. That's the one I would have wanted to do anyway, seeing as how its the first fleet boat I ever toured and the one I have visited most (Manitowoc should be a regular pilgrimage for any Chicago-area subnut:up: ). I'm inching ever closer to getting it, I just hope that if I do my somewhat less than spectacular modeling skills wont ruin this masterpiece...:-?

[Onkel Neal]

I just got this model as a birthday present from Dan, so I am clearing the deck to begin. Has anyone built this model yet? Got any tips? :)

http://www.revell.com/catalog/images/products/85-0384.jpg

[HunterICX]

Now thats a nice birthday gift!

Havent build it, but here's a tip.

make a Model under construction Thread ;)
and keep us updated on how the models start to take shape!
because others can give you tips in the progess, and others can learn from your build :rock:

HunterICX

[Bill Nichols]

I just got this model as a birthday present from Dan, so I am clearing the deck to begin. Has anyone built this model yet? Got any tips? :)

http://www.revell.com/catalog/images/products/85-0384.jpg

Tip #1: Check out the photo-etch and other aftermarket detail sets.


http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53023

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53028

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53029

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EUB5301

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7233

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7239

http://www.squadron.com/NoStock.asp?item=WE7234

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7235

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7236

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7237

http://www.squadron.com/NoStock.asp?item=WE7238

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7243

Finally, how about a Wahoo conversion?

http://nautilusmodels.com/72-011.htm

And for painting, the Fleet Boat Camouflage Manual: http://nautilusmodels.com/MS32-SS.doc

Even more items here: http://nautilusmodels.com/orderpage-USA.htm

:yep:

[Onkel Neal]

Thanks, guys! Wow, I'm excited to begin.

So, what is a "detail set"? Some higher quality parts to replace the stock parts?

[Herr_Pete]

yeah, detailed sets or photoetched sets are just replacement pieces with greater detail for the stock!:up:

[Bill Nichols]

Yep, higher quality, greater detail, or even custom parts for conversion. Take a look at the great work being done by Siera in his 1/72 U-boat construction thread.

For example, I just ordered a laser-cut wooden deck for my 1/72 Type IIa U-boat kit, to replace the stock plastic one.

:arrgh!:

[elanaiba]

Tip #1: Check out the photo-etch and other aftermarket detail sets.


http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53023

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53028

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53029

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EUB5301

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7233

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7239

http://www.squadron.com/NoStock.asp?item=WE7234

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7235

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7236

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7237

http://www.squadron.com/NoStock.asp?item=WE7238

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=WE7243

Finally, how about a Wahoo conversion?

http://nautilusmodels.com/72-011.htm

And for painting, the Fleet Boat Camouflage Manual: http://nautilusmodels.com/MS32-SS.doc

Even more items here: http://nautilusmodels.com/orderpage-USA.htm

:yep:


Holy.... Bill... I don't want this guy to hate me cause he now has to cough up 500$ for extra detail.

[Task Force]

I got this model a third of the way finished, havent realy had enough time to finish it. This model is huge though. It streches 4+ feet when fully assembled. It is as long as my queen size waterbed is wide.:D

[Sailor Steve]

Just to add to what Herr Pete and Bill said: That's what I was talking about when we looked at the model at your place - the deck was filled with holes, and the photo-etched deck set that Bill linked has this.
http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=EU53028

The deck plates now have real holes in them. Of course Dan is right too; all this can get expensive.

[Siara]

Have a look at this link:
http://www.rokket.biz/models/modelsweb/rokket/ss214/allessio.shtml

The best place to visit for the Gato class subs, and some unusual custom aftermarket parts, aswell as tips and advice You can find here:
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php

Good luck with the build Bill.:up:

[Onkel Neal]

Yep, higher quality, greater detail, or even custom parts for conversion. Take a look at the great work being done by Siera in his 1/72 U-boat construction thread.

For example, I just ordered a laser-cut wooden deck for my 1/72 Type IIa U-boat kit, to replace the stock plastic one.

:arrgh!:

Bill,

It took the better part of the night but I just finished reading Siara's U-boat thread. There's no way I am going to try the stuff he masters, I don't have that kind of skill :)

I may try some of the parts you listed to see how they look, though. :hmm:

Don't worry, Dan, I'll always have the great story to tell about this model :up:

My model build thread begins here. (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=143374)

Neal

[Siara]

It took the better part of the night but I just finished reading Siara's U-boat thread. There's no way I am going to try the stuff he masters, I don't have that kind of skill :)
Neal

Humble Thank You.:up: