714.2857142857143 cm- in other words over 7 metres.

HOLY ******* THATS A HUGE MODEL!!!!!:huh:

I would suggest to go for an 1:10 scale instead ...but you can be sure that this will cause major discussions with your girlfriend :rotfl:

http://www.yamato-museum.com/en/coll...lection01.html

Looking forward to see the progress of Neal´s Gato! :up:

Cheers,
Michael

yes ^^!
imagine the price of the shelf to expose it....
and the one of the cleaning agains dust ^^!

Well, at first they didn't show much interest in the sub's construction, they seemed to spend too much time drinking in the bar and chasing the dolls. But I had a talk them them and reminded them that the Japanese are not known for their hospitality towards prisioners. The crew is doing much better now, they are on site every day and are even directing some of the work.

Hey! I know that table! its right next to the Lehmann-proof door! :rotfl:

Cool model!

Ok, I've gotten Kretschmer's boat stitched back together.
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_19.jpg





As you can see, I have a slight gap between the conning tower and the hull. How would you handle that, Siara? Putty, sand, and paint? I need to do some touch up paint on the glued spots, so I may try that.
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_20.jpg
My paint job of the wooden slats inside the tower doesn't look so hot at this magnification, either :oops: Oh, and I guess the railing on the deck was lost forever :o



Last, I'll try to find some small plastic "beads" and string the cables fore and aft. I want to try and end up with something that looks like this:
http://www.modelingmadness.com/revie...amisonu99b.jpg



That's it, tomorrow I am off to the best model shop in Houston to get paint, thinner, and any advice and specialty stuff I need for the Gato :rock:

White filler by Squadron should do the job.
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1052/puttywun9.jpg

Leave it to cure for couple of days, as it likes to sink sometimes. If so fill it smooth again using green filler by Squadron.
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8936/puttygun9.jpg

To finish it off before painting use MR: Surfacer:
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/9083/mrsurfux7.jpg

:up:

OOoooah, Aaaaah. Model stuff.:lol:

So He says, so it shall be done :)
(forgot to ask about the Mr. Surfacer, may have to order it.)
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_23.jpg

Mr Surfacer- good stuff. Comes in 3 grades- 500, 1000, 1200. Realy makes the diference before applaying the paint. Some modellers use it dilluted and sprayed instead of the primer. It leaves superb surface for painting. Any imperfections will stand up like the sore thumb. I can not recommend it enough.:up:

PS: Most online hobby shops stock it.
Unfortunately here in england its not easy to get hold of, but i manage. Last time it was shipped to me from Hong Kong.:o

:ofor 1 bottle of that stuff?
you gotta be joking :doh:

HunterICX

Amongst other stuff obviously. Besides who said it was 1 bottle?;)
I did find the shop in Brighton /London Road M23/ with good selection of Gunze products few months ago, and sometimes i shop there when i pass it.


One day i got Koki solder paste /1 tube/ shipped from Poland. Paste was 8£, and shipping costs 16£.:lol:
Hobby can be expensive sometimes.

heh, SUFC if I had to choose, but I can't stand football. lol

Ok, I've completed the U-99 restoration!
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_24.jpg

http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_25.jpg


While my daughter and I were putting away the Halloween decorations in the attic, I managed to find my old model cache
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_27.jpg


I had gotten this far on the ol' Lionfish before I retired from modeling.
http://www.subsim.com/models/images/gato_28.jpg

What do you think? Should I complete this as practice before starting Dan's model?

.

wow, you look overwhelmed with projects. You know, I have a free plane ticket on Southwest airlines if you need any help.:hmm:

Yeah, I never have a shortage of things to do. :p

I was thinking about getting back into modelling. What store is this?

G & G Model Shop, http://gandgmodelshop.com/
They gal working there was friendly and attentive, they have tons of stuff, supplies, and models, and dedicated parking slots! Great place :up:

In Rice Village, off of Kirby and Rice Blvd, on Time Blvd.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...UTF8&z=17&om=1

BUMP!!!

GIT BIZZY NEAL!!!! Ya SLACKER!!! :stare: ;)

:arrgh!: