Found a use for the useless Lindberg Gato...

rtheriaque · 12-08-06, 08:47 AM

My company just bought a fish tank for the production office. I picked up the Lindberg "SS Gato Fleet Submarine," weathered her, blew a hole in the side, and built an interior out of foil and photo etch.

When I drove into work, the ballast came loose and destroyed the interior. Grrr...

Regardless, here's what's left of her, in all of her "glory."

http://www.upgne.com/images/FishySub.JPG

AG124 · 12-08-06, 11:45 AM

Are you sure that the paint and material are safe for the fish? Usually, I think fish tank ornaments are made of such materials (usually resin, but I'm not an expert in the area

). Still, looks cool though.

BTW - you can get actual U-Boat models for fish tanks - I see them on eBay all the time. I think the model was of a VIIC, but I'm not sure now. I've also seen a Bismarck wreck for fish tanks, although it was in a lot better condition than the actual Bismarck wreck.

rtheriaque · 12-08-06, 11:58 AM

I sealed her up well, so I'm crossing my fingers that they'll be okay. The tank has three goldfish in it right now, nothing else, and they're from WalMart at that, so they're probably "Dead Fish Swimming" to begin with.

Enigma · 12-09-06, 01:56 PM

I have a U-boat at the bottom of my fish tank too!

12-08-06, 08:47 AM	#1
rtheriaque Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 5 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Found a use for the useless Lindberg Gato... My company just bought a fish tank for the production office. I picked up the Lindberg "SS Gato Fleet Submarine," weathered her, blew a hole in the side, and built an interior out of foil and photo etch. When I drove into work, the ballast came loose and destroyed the interior. Grrr... Regardless, here's what's left of her, in all of her "glory." http://www.upgne.com/images/FishySub.JPG __________________ ~Rob Theriaque

12-08-06, 11:45 AM	#2
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Gato in Fish Tank Are you sure that the paint and material are safe for the fish? Usually, I think fish tank ornaments are made of such materials (usually resin, but I'm not an expert in the area). Still, looks cool though. BTW - you can get actual U-Boat models for fish tanks - I see them on eBay all the time. I think the model was of a VIIC, but I'm not sure now. I've also seen a Bismarck wreck for fish tanks, although it was in a lot better condition than the actual Bismarck wreck. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

12-08-06, 11:58 AM	#3
rtheriaque Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 5 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I sealed her up well, so I'm crossing my fingers that they'll be okay. The tank has three goldfish in it right now, nothing else, and they're from WalMart at that, so they're probably "Dead Fish Swimming" to begin with. __________________ ~Rob Theriaque

12-09-06, 01:56 PM	#4
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I have a U-boat at the bottom of my fish tank too! __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain