Project Gato: 1/72 scale fleet boat - Page 2

Task Force · 10-20-08, 05:09 PM

Ya talking about the story about U 99s downfall.:rotfl: My sub.

perdu · 10-20-08, 05:14 PM

no pressure is cool ^^!

i must confess that... i have to go back to modeling ^^! having a 1/35 tamiya bismarck to do and the revell VIIC... with the CMK interriors kits.... but i need to train before starting a so huge piece of work

Task Force · 10-20-08, 05:19 PM

1/35, that sounds big.

Siara · 10-20-08, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

1/35, that sounds big.

Typo i suspect. More like 1/350.:hmm:

Task Force · 10-20-08, 05:27 PM

How big would that be, I pass math with a D.

Siara · 10-20-08, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

How big would that be, I pass math with a D.

714.2857142857143 cm- in other words over 7 metres.

Task Force · 10-20-08, 06:04 PM

HOLY ******* THATS A HUGE MODEL!!!!!

gandalf71 · 10-21-08, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Task Force

HOLY ******* THATS A HUGE MODEL!!!!!

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!

Cheers,
Michael

perdu · 10-21-08, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Siara

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Originally Posted by Task Force

1/35, that sounds big.

Typo i suspect. More like 1/350.:hmm:

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

Onkel Neal · 10-27-08, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elanaiba

So will the crew supervise all construction ?

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.

Kpt. Lehmann · 10-27-08, 05:21 PM

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

Cool model!

Onkel Neal · 10-29-08, 09:45 PM

Ok, I've gotten Kretschmer's boat stitched back together.

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.

My paint job of the wooden slats inside the tower doesn't look so hot at this magnification, either

Oh, and I guess the railing on the deck was lost forever

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:

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

Siara · 10-30-08, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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.

White filler by Squadron should do the job.

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.

To finish it off before painting use MR: Surfacer:

Task Force · 10-30-08, 02:04 PM

OOoooah, Aaaaah. Model stuff.

Onkel Neal · 10-30-08, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Siara

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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.

White filler by Squadron should do the job.

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.

To finish it off before painting use MR: Surfacer:

So He says, so it shall be done

(forgot to ask about the Mr. Surfacer, may have to order it.)

10-20-08, 05:09 PM	#16
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10-20-08, 06:04 PM	#22
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10-27-08, 05:21 PM	#26
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,996 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Hey! I know that table! its right next to the Lehmann-proof door! :rotfl: Cool model! __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

10-20-08, 05:14 PM	#17
perdu A-ganger Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 79 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	no pressure is cool ^^! i must confess that... i have to go back to modeling ^^! having a 1/35 tamiya bismarck to do and the revell VIIC... with the CMK interriors kits.... but i need to train before starting a so huge piece of work

10-29-08, 09:45 PM	#27
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Ok, I've gotten Kretschmer's boat stitched back together. 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. My paint job of the wooden slats inside the tower doesn't look so hot at this magnification, either Oh, and I guess the railing on the deck was lost forever 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: 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

10-30-08, 02:04 PM	#29
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	OOoooah, Aaaaah. Model stuff. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"