building the US NAVY GATO-CLASS submarine

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

well guys..
if we talk about bein creative..heres a nice topic about it..
since i baught sh3 i fell in love for the gato class submarine..
her shape just tickled me..and she has a nice reputation aswell..
So i went to the store and bough the BIGGEST sub they had of the GATO CLASS
and im going to let you guys see how its made..
ITS NOT BUILDING ONLY THOUGH
when ur going to assamble parts u have to paint those before
becouse in some time u cant reach it later but its going to see when shes completed
today is made the first part of the hull whereu can see the exaust
and i painted that thing where its going to stand on
now it haves to dry for over 6 hours
here are some pics..
my digital camera is for some reason not working..
but i made some pics with my webcam..

this is me.. the creator aka LTD KUNNINGHAM
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding013.jpg

first a salute for myself.. lets get started wiiiehaah
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding016.jpg

this is her.. a beauty isnt she
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding015.jpg

like kinda 266 parts.. urr..where to start ??
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%
20III/Afbeelding014.jpg

ah my gawd kill me plz i need some food first!!!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding021.jpg

ALLRITE lets start.. this is the hull whit some inside parts
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding022.jpg

DONT glue ur fingers together!!!!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding023.jpg

well its taking shape.. looks like a err.. let it pass :th:
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%
20III/Afbeelding025.jpg

[b] finished with her ass.. when its turned u can see the engines
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding027.jpg

front finished those side thingys can actually move for dive or surfacing the boat[/b[
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding031.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding029.jpg

[b] and here it stops for now.. it had to dry for 6 hours
so theres more to come...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding033.jpg
&
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/silent%20hunter%20III/Afbeelding032.jpg

keep u guys posted.. tomoroww the deck has to be made and her ass needs some touching :winky:

[FIREWALL]

:o :o :o :o :o

[stabiz]

:o:o:o:o:o

Uhm ... nice looking sub there, but this is the wrong forum, mate.

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

:o:o:o:o:o

Uhm ... nice looking sub there, but this is the wrong forum, mate.

WRONG FORUM? do u mean wrong place to post this or eh..? *confused*

[johnno74]

Hehe you do realise that "Mods workshop" means "Modifications workshop", not "Models Workshop" don't you?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nice model tho. I too am in awe of its ass.

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

Hehe you do realise that "Mods workshop" means "Modifications workshop", not "Models Workshop" don't you?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nice model tho. I too am in awe of its ass.

doh.. im not stat stupid guys cmooooon...
i just thought that it would be a nice thread...:oops:

[Kruger]

It's a lovely thread mate :yep::yep::yep:...don;t pay attention...they're just jealous on your gato... they'd love one :))

Nice cosy place you;ve got there. Speakers like mine. Love your hair....I;m not gay :-?, I'm married.

Keep the good work up.

[stabiz]

Hehe you do realise that "Mods workshop" means "Modifications workshop", not "Models Workshop" don't you?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nice model tho. I too am in awe of its ass.
doh.. im not stat stupid guys cmooooon...
i just thought that it would be a nice thread...:oops:

Yeah, its interesting for sure, Kunningham, but you should ask Gizzmoe to move it to the "ordinary" SH3-forum. :up:

[Jimbuna]

Before you move it or otherwise...what are the specs? :hmm:
Model hull length....
Scale....

[Sailor Steve]

Actually the SH3 thread is not the place either. Neal has a forum just for SH3 Books, Movies and Models:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=186

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

Before you move it or otherwise...what are the specs? :hmm:
Model hull length....
Scale....

its size : 132cm
scale 1:72

hull with recessed panel lines
retractible forward diving planes
detailed stern with distance section and rudder
2 propellers
bow casing with vents
detailed top deck with incised structural details
detailed conning tower with seperate hatches
seperate brass gangway
internal details of conningtower with gun sight
deck guard rail
periscope and radar mast
22mm gun with magazine
detailed 40mm gun
detailed 10cm gun with seats
railing posts and cord for rails
display stand with name plate
super decals with 6 different versions : USS COBIA, USS BARB, USS FLASHER, USS JACK AND USS ROCK

THATS ALL I CAN GIVE U FOR NOW
and my appologiez for the bad language
u dont have to be offencive.. ( since when did i slapped u :rotfl:)

more pics later

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Cool model LTD.!!! :up:

(I've gotta get me one of those 1/72 Gatos.)

I've got a 1/72 VIIC... but bigger is BETTER!!! If I recall correctly, the Gato model is more than 50 inches long... which puts it almost two feet longer than the 1/72 VIIC!!!

(What I wouldn't do to get my hands on the 1/35 scale VIIC by Andrea Miniatures... all I need is $2000! :|\\ )

[stabiz]

Link, Lehmann, link!

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

Cool model LTD.!!! :up:

(I've gotta get me one of those 1/72 Gatos.)

I've got a 1/72 VIIC... but bigger is BETTER!!! If I recall correctly, the Gato model is more than 50 inches long... which puts it almost two feet longer than the 1/72 VIIC!!!

(What I wouldn't do to get my hands on the 1/35 scale VIIC by Andrea Miniatures... all I need is $2000! :|\\ )

thanks lehmann i appreciate your input..
yea thats true though its 53 inches ;)
it was the biggest they have... even bigger doesnt fit in my room :rotfl:

okay i post day 2 after this ...

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DAY 2
man im tired..so i couldn't do much today..

i painted some few things cuz otherwise i cant reach it later
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding034.jpg

here you see why
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding035.jpg

glued the deck on its place *front-middle-back*
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding036.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding037.jpg

painted the propellers first and mounted them on their places
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding039.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o201/xellebration/Afbeelding038.jpg

well that was it for day 2.. not much time this day.. tomorrow ill be working on it more..

i never know how much i can do... maybe ill be able to make a few tiny parts.. who knows...

[Jimbuna]

Before you move it or otherwise...what are the specs? :hmm:
Model hull length....
Scale....

its size : 132cm
scale 1:72

hull with recessed panel lines
retractible forward diving planes
detailed stern with distance section and rudder
2 propellers
bow casing with vents
detailed top deck with incised structural details
detailed conning tower with seperate hatches
seperate brass gangway
internal details of conningtower with gun sight
deck guard rail
periscope and radar mast
22mm gun with magazine
detailed 40mm gun
detailed 10cm gun with seats
railing posts and cord for rails
display stand with name plate
super decals with 6 different versions : USS COBIA, USS BARB, USS FLASHER, USS JACK AND USS ROCK

THATS ALL I CAN GIVE U FOR NOW
and my appologiez for the bad language
u dont have to be offencive.. ( since when did i slapped u :rotfl:)

more pics later

WOW !! :o ...I AM IMPRESSED :yep:

[LTD.KUNNINGHAM]

Before you move it or otherwise...what are the specs? :hmm:
Model hull length....
Scale....

its size : 132cm
scale 1:72

hull with recessed panel lines
retractible forward diving planes
detailed stern with distance section and rudder
2 propellers
bow casing with vents
detailed top deck with incised structural details
detailed conning tower with seperate hatches
seperate brass gangway
internal details of conningtower with gun sight
deck guard rail
periscope and radar mast
22mm gun with magazine
detailed 40mm gun
detailed 10cm gun with seats
railing posts and cord for rails
display stand with name plate
super decals with 6 different versions : USS COBIA, USS BARB, USS FLASHER, USS JACK AND USS ROCK

THATS ALL I CAN GIVE U FOR NOW
and my appologiez for the bad language
u dont have to be offencive.. ( since when did i slapped u :rotfl:)

more pics later

WOW !! :o ...I AM IMPRESSED :yep:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
you should be...
today i made the conningtower for all its sake..
those tiny stairs made me insane man..
i'll show u toninght when more is done..
those things are thinner then ur fingernail and no longer then --
i almost go crazy on those parts...:damn:

[edjcox]

;)
Just ignore those forum Polizei they just wannabe Gestapo's anyways....

Love wtching it "Come together" keep the pic's coming....

I ordered mine...:arrgh!:

[_Seth_]

Link, Lehmann, link!
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-32-Scale-ANDREA-MINIATURES-German-Type-VIIc-U-Boat_W0QQitemZ260053748021QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4248Q QcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
This VIIC is about 2 meters in length...:o (I WANT ONE IN MY BED!!!)

[gamers2000]

Great ass.

[Jimbuna]

Think I'll get me a whole flotilla :up: (then awakes from his dream) :rotfl: