Be aware, beware,1/72 scale Gato in stock!

donut · 11-08-06, 03:54 PM

http://www.squadron.com Has your back ordered sub in stock,at last.

Beware!:hmm: They will charge your credit card,without invoice,causing possable overdraft,by debiting without comunication.IMO.poor customer service

Bill Nichols · 11-08-06, 04:06 PM

If you didn't want them to send you the Gato when it became in stock, and charge your credit card to do it, then you shouldn't have pre-ordered.

kylania · 11-08-06, 08:15 PM

http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1163022995

Seems lots of people are excited about this one.

donut · 11-09-06, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

If you didn't want them to send you the Gato when it became in stock, and charge your credit card to do it, then you shouldn't have pre-ordered.

Bill,your so right.Master of Defense

http://www.revell.com/
Charles Stewart's naration link http://www.revell.com/ click mission code,then enter( Gato 1943)

High speed helps

AS · 11-15-06, 07:47 PM

I´ve done a lot of Revell-model kits for 20 years now and I was never disappointed - they are worth the money as far as I´m concerned. So I think it unfair to complain before you actually got the kit and built it. If you don´t want to be charged, don´t pre-order (I´ll buy my Gato in cash, very old-school.) Cheers, AS

Safe-Keeper · 11-19-06, 07:39 AM

Who is it who have all but stopped using cash and even buy their morning coffee with credit cards? Wasn't it the Palestinians and Israelis?

Heh, either way this reminds me I've got two fighter plane models to build

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

Driftwood · 11-19-06, 08:05 AM

Got mine a few days ago and it's AWESOME!

Can't wait to see the aftermarket stuff that is certain to follow. Not sure how long I'll be able to hold off getting started so you aftermarket guys need to get moving!!!

2019 · 11-19-06, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donut

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Nichols

If you didn't want them to send you the Gato when it became in stock, and charge your credit card to do it, then you shouldn't have pre-ordered.

Bill,your so right.Master of Defense

http://www.revell.com/
Charles Stewart's naration link http://www.revell.com/ click mission code,then enter( Gato 1943)

High speed helps

I've been collecting revel models for a good couple years now.
The're models were always good value.
I'm still building that 1/72 uboot, after that it would be nice to add a gato to my collection!!!

Sailor Steve · 11-19-06, 03:16 PM

I built a Revell "box-scale" (meaning tiny) B-36 and B-47 about 50 years ago, followed by the USS George Washington, and haven't looked back. Once I finally get my own place again I'm seriously considering both boats, but first I have several 1/72 scale vac-forms and a few scratch-builds on my list, plus a bunch of big planes, including a B-36 and several airliners.

Maybe someday I'll be done.

Safe-Keeper · 11-19-06, 03:46 PM

Post photos of the finished models, people

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JSF · 11-22-06, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Post photos of the finished models, people

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Sweet pics..........

AS · 12-18-06, 11:50 AM

I´ve got it and when it´s finished it´ll do nicely next to my 1/72 scale VIIc, also from REVELL! By the way, they offer German U-Boat crews 1/72 as well...

Cheers, AS

Overkill · 12-21-06, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSF

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Post photos of the finished models, people

!

Sweet pics..........

I second that. Very nice work!

GSpector · 12-21-06, 10:07 PM

Very, very nice.

I miss the large scale U.S.S. Enterprise model I had. It was on a base that looked like water and the Aircraft cargo hold lit up as did the island.

I bought this display version from the person that built it and I was building the same kit but was trying to make it radio controled.

Thanks to a landlord problem, I lost everything about 8 days after signing a new lease.

I could not take her to Court because she claimed that I was delequint on rent and she filed for eviction before I even signed the new lease after living there over 13 years. She actually told the Judge I had only been there 2 years and the new lease was not accepted as proof that I was never aware of any eviction notice. It was ugly and I lost a lot of great models.

still not suer if I want to get back into it. Those Pics are making me think about it again.

Sailor Steve · 12-22-06, 11:33 AM

I really empathize with your loss. I had a huge pile of models waiting for building, including some that were unreplaceable, stored in a garage and the garage caught fire. This was ten years ago, so I'm over it, but at the time it was pretty devastating.

As to large-scale models, here are some links to some pretty cool scratchbuilds:

USS Enterprise CV-6 in 1/72 scale
http://kalmbachcatalog.stores.yahoo.net/fsm920101.html
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/objects...aleisright.pdf

And USS Enterprise CV(N)-65
http://kalmbachcatalog.stores.yahoo.net/fsm970301.html

Both models are loaded with aircraft. Of course in 1/72 scale each plane is a beautiful model in its own right.

Sorry that those are just magazine covers, but it's all I could find.

11-08-06, 03:54 PM	#1
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Be aware, beware,1/72 scale Gato in stock! http://www.squadron.com Has your back ordered sub in stock,at last. Beware!:hmm: They will charge your credit card,without invoice,causing possable overdraft,by debiting without comunication.IMO.poor customer service

11-08-06, 04:06 PM	#2
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	If you didn't want them to send you the Gato when it became in stock, and charge your credit card to do it, then you shouldn't have pre-ordered. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

11-08-06, 08:15 PM	#3
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 117 Uploads: 0	http://swannysmodels.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1163022995 Seems lots of people are excited about this one. __________________

11-15-06, 07:47 PM	#5
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	I´ve done a lot of Revell-model kits for 20 years now and I was never disappointed - they are worth the money as far as I´m concerned. So I think it unfair to complain before you actually got the kit and built it. If you don´t want to be charged, don´t pre-order (I´ll buy my Gato in cash, very old-school.) Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)

11-19-06, 07:39 AM	#6
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Who is it who have all but stopped using cash and even buy their morning coffee with credit cards? Wasn't it the Palestinians and Israelis? Heh, either way this reminds me I've got two fighter plane models to build. http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=RM0384 52 inches?! __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

11-19-06, 08:05 AM	#7
Driftwood Chief Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western NC Posts: 325 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got mine a few days ago and it's AWESOME! Can't wait to see the aftermarket stuff that is certain to follow. Not sure how long I'll be able to hold off getting started so you aftermarket guys need to get moving!!! __________________ Retired US Army Paratrooper Virtual Sub Skipper

11-19-06, 03:16 PM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I built a Revell "box-scale" (meaning tiny) B-36 and B-47 about 50 years ago, followed by the USS George Washington, and haven't looked back. Once I finally get my own place again I'm seriously considering both boats, but first I have several 1/72 scale vac-forms and a few scratch-builds on my list, plus a bunch of big planes, including a B-36 and several airliners. Maybe someday I'll be done. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-19-06, 03:46 PM	#10
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Post photos of the finished models, people! __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

12-18-06, 11:50 AM	#12
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	I´ve got it and when it´s finished it´ll do nicely next to my 1/72 scale VIIc, also from REVELL! By the way, they offer German U-Boat crews 1/72 as well... Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)

12-21-06, 10:07 PM	#14
GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Very, very nice. I miss the large scale U.S.S. Enterprise model I had. It was on a base that looked like water and the Aircraft cargo hold lit up as did the island. I bought this display version from the person that built it and I was building the same kit but was trying to make it radio controled. Thanks to a landlord problem, I lost everything about 8 days after signing a new lease. I could not take her to Court because she claimed that I was delequint on rent and she filed for eviction before I even signed the new lease after living there over 13 years. She actually told the Judge I had only been there 2 years and the new lease was not accepted as proof that I was never aware of any eviction notice. It was ugly and I lost a lot of great models. still not suer if I want to get back into it. Those Pics are making me think about it again. __________________ Specter

12-22-06, 11:33 AM	#15
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I really empathize with your loss. I had a huge pile of models waiting for building, including some that were unreplaceable, stored in a garage and the garage caught fire. This was ten years ago, so I'm over it, but at the time it was pretty devastating. As to large-scale models, here are some links to some pretty cool scratchbuilds: USS Enterprise CV-6 in 1/72 scale http://kalmbachcatalog.stores.yahoo.net/fsm920101.html http://www.finescale.com/fsm/objects...aleisright.pdf And USS Enterprise CV(N)-65 http://kalmbachcatalog.stores.yahoo.net/fsm970301.html Both models are loaded with aircraft. Of course in 1/72 scale each plane is a beautiful model in its own right. Sorry that those are just magazine covers, but it's all I could find. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo