Flyingfortress Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I hope the moderators will consider leaving this in this forum being so few visit the ship forums. This took over 2 months to build and while the construction was actually pretty easy, the size of the model posed the problem. She measures 4 1/2 long! My wife rigged up a spray booth in the laundry area so I can get her painted (the model, not the wife) in one session. That session ended up being 16 hours. Yes, I made mistakes but overall I think Mr Gaca will be pleased. I left off the deck guns and rigging so as not to have them damaged in transport. After the model is set up at Mr Gaca's home, I'll go back and do the final touches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Very nice, my friend! Happy fathers Day! -Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyingfortress Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks, Bro! Same to ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VA-115EFR Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Beautiful ship there Mate!!! Always liked the looks of those subs. We have the USS Cobia just north of me at the Maritime Museum in Manitowoc Wisconsin. Not sure if it's the same class, but looks a lot like the Hammerhead! I'm sure Mr Gaca it thrilled to have her. You should be proud! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregair Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Very nice, I have been inside USS Cavalla at Sea Wolf Park in Galveston she was a Gato class sub but was converted to a new class around 1951 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyingfortress Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks to the 3 of you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri61 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Looks good to me! A nice clean build, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 STUNNING work Sean :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ratch Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Where are the wings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BjornB17 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Looks great!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan Hothersall Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Nice build. Everyone get your anti submarine aircraft ready!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChesshireCat Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 real nice! I have that same kit in my stash, and have been slowly pieces A.M. stuff together for the build. Just can't decide on which boat to build! gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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