Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
- Michael Power
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Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Well, here we go with my first build blog, so here goes....
I picked this up for $40 at a swap & sell, the hull had already been glued together and the top deck had some modifications done to it, but that's for later. This will be a OOB, because I can't afford the huge range of aftermarket stuff.
I won't do a review of the kit as there are any number of them around and is not a new kit.
The hull had been started and before I realised I haven't taken any photo's this is where it is. The hull with side vent plates on and the bow attached. The bow is very basic and went together rather quickly. Hence the lack of photo's.
The background is of the USS Bowfin.
and no, it does not fit on my work bench.
That's it so far, be back same Bat time, same Bat channel.
I picked this up for $40 at a swap & sell, the hull had already been glued together and the top deck had some modifications done to it, but that's for later. This will be a OOB, because I can't afford the huge range of aftermarket stuff.
I won't do a review of the kit as there are any number of them around and is not a new kit.
The hull had been started and before I realised I haven't taken any photo's this is where it is. The hull with side vent plates on and the bow attached. The bow is very basic and went together rather quickly. Hence the lack of photo's.
The background is of the USS Bowfin.
and no, it does not fit on my work bench.
That's it so far, be back same Bat time, same Bat channel.
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
What a subject for your first blog.....very impressive......
Looking forward to the next update!
Philipp
Looking forward to the next update!
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Great start Michael. Good to see you here doing a blog on this kit
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
That is a seriously massive build Michael
It should be a real eye catcher when she is completed
Well done for diving in
Regards
Steve H
It should be a real eye catcher when she is completed
Well done for diving in
Regards
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Thanks Philipp, impressive in size it is.Philipp Gross wrote: ↑13 Jul 2018, 18:05 What a subject for your first blog.....very impressive......
Looking forward to the next update!
Philipp
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Vincent you know what happens when it gets to painting, there will be a knock on your door for advice with the painting of a sub on the trailer outside your place.
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Diving in. I'll pay that one Steve.Steve Hutchinson wrote: ↑14 Jul 2018, 07:30 That is a seriously massive build Michael
It should be a real eye catcher when she is completed
Well done for diving in
Regards
Steve H
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Ho Ho Ho
not too many opportunities for nautical humour, Michael.
I am sure it will not be the last
Steve H
not too many opportunities for nautical humour, Michael.
I am sure it will not be the last
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
Wow, that's a big one there Michael!
I suppose etch for this would also be safely ignored by me as well... it's big enough to be detailed enough anyway and etch for this would break the bank, no question... I mean this thing is huge!
Looking forward to progress!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
I suppose etch for this would also be safely ignored by me as well... it's big enough to be detailed enough anyway and etch for this would break the bank, no question... I mean this thing is huge!
Looking forward to progress!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
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Re: Revell 1/72 Gato Class Submarine "USS Growler"
It certainly is huge Raoul at 1.3mt, but nothing compared to your epic diorama build.
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