Question about Gato submerged configuration.

tn_prvteye · 05-01-19, 11:37 AM

I asked this on the Submarine Models Facebook Group, but I figured I'd ask here as well (instead of cluttering up the Facebook page).

I'm thinking of finishing my 1/72 Gato in a Submerged diorama. What changes will I need to make? One user suggested removing the Stanchions and lifelines as well as the flagstaffs. Which would make my life alot easier. But what about the aerial lines from the tower to the stern?

I also see that the Gato version of the kit has the prop guards from the earlier versions. Were there any instances with the cut down fairwater still keeping the guards? I've got the Warship Pictorial on the Gato and the "In Action" books, but can't really tell by the photos.

Sorry for the stupid questions...I'm usually an airplane guy. Still new to Sub Models.

05-01-19, 11:37 AM	#1
tn_prvteye Watch Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	Question about Gato submerged configuration. I asked this on the Submarine Models Facebook Group, but I figured I'd ask here as well (instead of cluttering up the Facebook page). I'm thinking of finishing my 1/72 Gato in a Submerged diorama. What changes will I need to make? One user suggested removing the Stanchions and lifelines as well as the flagstaffs. Which would make my life alot easier. But what about the aerial lines from the tower to the stern? I also see that the Gato version of the kit has the prop guards from the earlier versions. Were there any instances with the cut down fairwater still keeping the guards? I've got the Warship Pictorial on the Gato and the "In Action" books, but can't really tell by the photos. Sorry for the stupid questions...I'm usually an airplane guy. Still new to Sub Models.