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| GATO CLASS SUBMARINE by Revell 1:72 scale | ||
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| Fright |
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  Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | I built this 1:72 scale model as a tribute to my father-in-law, Thomas F. Manning, who served aboard 3 U.S. submarines during his service in the Navy. He purchased this model but, unfortunately passed away before getting a chance to build her. I tried to duplicate the painting from old photos that I found. Build time took about 1 year with some breaks in between. I hope I did her justice. This was my 1st model build since junior high. All of the subs that Tom served aboard were Balao-class subs, but I used the decals numbers of the USS Crevalle, SS 291, which was one of his 'boats' that he was on. I new nothing of PE parts, but I did use CMK figures on the sail. Halfway through the build, I wanted the ship to look like she'd been at sea. My 1st attempt at weathering. I used water color washes, graphite powder and oil pastels for my effects.       | ||
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| aew |
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aew   Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 2824 | Now that's a nice paint job. Very effective. | ||
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| Tim C |
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 Registered Member #4126 Joined: Fri Feb 15 2013, 05:19amPosts: 1117 | Very Nice job. Like how you added the figures. Later Tim | ||
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| Winston |
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winston Registered Member #1 Joined: Sat Jun 13 2009, 02:08pmPosts: 2310 | Ditto above! | ||
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| Charles |
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  Registered Member #1923 Joined: Mon Nov 28 2011, 06:07pmPosts: 853 | Nice real nice You did a good job on your build | ||
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| ToddM |
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 Registered Member #4538 Joined: Wed Dec 10 2014, 05:47pmPosts: 244 | Wow. That is a great painting job with the rust showing in the right places. I am sure your father-in-law would be pleased. Todd | ||
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| Fright |
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | I want to thank you all for taking a look at the 'ship' that got me hooked on modeling. I certainly looked at many photos of subs and read a lot of posts on this subject to help me along with this project. I share my father-in-laws love for the sea. Many thanks  | ||
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