1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

[jefftytoo]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Oops, forgot: Eventually I'll be checking to see if one or more of the Evergreen corrugated styrene sheets (like I used for Seaview's non-skid/safety track) might be employable as 1/72 wood decking to replace the areas Paul brought up as being too much metal for particular boats.

JeffP

[scott t]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Not my boat but cool. Might get some Ideas from this guy, "Channell".

http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=106287&start=20

Easy on that Green Tea JeffP!

I'll drink to that! (hic) JeffP

Scott T

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

That guy has a super looking project going, Scott!

Status Report: Been up to my elbows in SCR work and new school year. However, I did steal a few moments here and there to scribe Flasher's MBT openings (don't tell LaRue). Pics to follow when I get a chance. Harder (Porteous) is busy accumulating aftermarket parts for his build and doing research. And doing work on his fleet as is Trigger (Kisler) to prepare for Sun N Fun 2012.

[JWLaRue]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

However, I did steal a few moments here and there to scribe Flasher's MBT openings (don't tell LaRue).

hmmm.....there are probably enough folks in this SC wolf pack build to justify developing a PE set of items for this kit. (different than the Eduard PE kits)

Any interest?

-Jeff

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

I think a portsmouth/Mare Island limber hole set with rivet detail, ala the Eduard fuselage panels, would be gold. An early war metal upper deck wouldn't be bad either.

[salmon]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

However, I did steal a few moments here and there to scribe Flasher's MBT openings (don't tell LaRue).

hmmm.....there are probably enough folks in this SC wolf pack build to justify developing a PE set of items for this kit. (different than the Eduard PE kits)

Any interest?

-Jeff

Simple answer, Yes!

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

AMP was developing a Portsmouth limber hole PE set several years ago but dropped it. Maybe they would be willing to share what they worked up?

[kerry addington]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

I assume you guys are aware of this resource?

http://nautilusmodels.com/GATO.htm

-Kerry

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Absolutely. Great stuff. Tom already has their Silversides set which he's modding to represent Trigger.

[scott t]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Working on some torpedo door activation. Started with some paper and now cutting up a
milk jug to make the arms.


Pull the arms to the rear to rotate the doors.


Scott T

[salmon]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Way to go Scott! I love it! What are your thoughts on how you are going to make them work?

[scott t]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

I haven't invented that part yet. Was thinking of glueing magents in to the end of the arms
that is pulled by a servo rod. The magnets should give it a littlt play I hope.

Scott T

[wlambing]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Someday, USS Hake, SS-256 will be added to the fleet. She finished the war as a Barge Buster, 2 5"25s, twin 20mm fwd, 40mm aft. Loaded for bear!! Minimal mods required, as she was an EB boat. Pride in the company, as it were!

B^)

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Cool, Bill. that should be a very unique look. I got the first complete pass on scribing the MBT floods done and am opening up the proper ones that didn't have the door. Will try to post a pic. She looks much better with all the business on her bottom.

[PaulC]

Re: 1/72nd Revell Gato Wolfpack

Here's a shot of the scribing and drilling of the MBT floods, etc. I used the Nautilus "Pre-War/Early Gato" template to mark the holes then used the plastic stencil as a guide.