Bigger work bench!! Or Will the Gato fit??

[bigdave]

I need a bigger work bench. You know the box is big when you get it. But not till you start to assemble it does it really sink in how big it really is for a plastic model. It is a great kit. Nice thick plastic. Now to finish getting her up and running. I give Revell three big Woo Hoo's on this one. BD.

[jeffrey j]

,,,,,,,

hi Dave,
Wow, that is a cool photo, I have been following all the links for this one. I got a notice mine was shipped and I should have it on the 9th, after seeing your picture, I should order another one Keep us, or me anyway lol posted on your wtc you may end up doing for this model, this is a must RC project. thanks Jeff Jones

[tmsmalley]

Put me down for a

Put me down for a Big Dave's Watertight Cylinder Cit for this one Dave! Mine arrives tomorrow too

[anonymous]

I finally broke down and

I finally broke down and have one onnthe way. Brian is sending me one. Looks like there will be 50 Gato's at the Regatta! LOL!! Gato race's anyone?

steve

[anonymous]

Be nice to see someone

Be nice to see someone convert one of these into the 1950 ballistic missile boat concept with the streamlined sail and pumpjet. Check out Polmar's Cold War Submarines pg 116 for a photo....

[bigdave]

Thanks Tim,
I will keep

Thanks Tim,
I will keep you guys posted. It is looking great so far. BD.

[jshag]

Dave,
Put me down for

Dave,
Put me down for your Watertight Kit.

PS. I also received 2 more Gato kits today to donate to the 2007 Regatta. They could sure use a kit

[jeffrey j]

,,,GATO is here !

BD, Tim, John, Chris,
New GATO just pulled into port ! YES,,!!!! About an hr ago...... Will this be the official Gato build into R/C section ?
AKA "Big Dave's hobby room" Ok, I am open for some ideas,,, Jeff

[tmsmalley]

I just got mine today

I just got mine today too guys - I was impressed with how well it was packed. Where do we start?

[bigdave]

Like they said in the

Like they said in the wizard of OZ, the best place to start is the beginning.
Follow The Yellow Brick Road!! Ha!!

I am about 1/4 way through my installation now. So far everything is looking great. My prototype cylinder seems to fit. It’s the documenting of each step that takes the most time. I will post some photos soon. BD.

[jeffrey j]

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hey Tim,
I started and completed the stand already,,, lol,, that took all of 5 mins. Was looking at the fwd section, would really like the bow planes to retract. Might start there first. Just don't want to glue anything out of step, but the way the bow and aft sections fit onto the main hull is pretty cool.. May try to keep these 2 parts removeable for maintenance, as in a forward water proof servo, and aft control linkage adjustments. Tons of detail parts in this kit. Jeff J.

[bigdave]

Rear section converted to functional

Rear section converted to functional operation. Rudder and rear plane linkages in, and prop shafts and bearings installed. Yes! I know the prop is on the wrong side! BD.

[anonymous]

Hey Dave. The prop is

Hey Dave. The prop is on the wrong side.

Steve

[crazy ivan]

See BD, told ya! http://www.subcommittee.com/forum/icon_cool.gif

See BD, told ya!

[anonymous]

AhHaaHa!!!

Steve

AhHaaHa!!!

Steve