Another look at a WWII Gato Class Submarine

[shamrock]

lets try one more time

[shamrock]

all it tells me is upload failed -ok think i have it. my pics are to large.need to resize

[shamrock]

ok last try resized pics .just wanted you to see who you were talking to.when you get your V11 up and running since we both live in south lousiana we need to get together for a patrol one weekend

[pjdog]

patrol

Hey Kirt:

That works for me. Have boat will travel. I think I'm getting close on the type VII. Caswell is sending my Gato stuff. Should be here 6/8 and 6/10. I will be short the assembled Gato S/D. but that's OK I've got lots to do. There's the unknown which always has it's way with me. This is a real kick in the butt. Lots of fun. Also working on a travel box for the type VII. Working on the rubbers today. I've got to go to Gulfport MS. for some material. Rudders should be done today. Picture of VII attached. Going to do a little repainting.

Jack

[pjdog]

Gato

Sorry Kirt. Forgot to mention the Gato looks great. I don't know anything about weathering. I've have to research that. Again, nice boat.

The owner of the gulfport hobbyshop is real interested in my type VII. He wants pictures so he can post them in his shop. I think there might be other boaters there that want to get into subs. That would be good for Caswell.

jack

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Here's a few pointers on weathering.

[shamrock]

front dive planes

been working on front dive plane linkage .cant seem to get them just right.they will retract all the way up but come down fully.have adjusted linkage arms and push rods.does any one have pics or tips .i have a gato sub from caswell . thanks shamrock

[pjdog]

weathering

Daivd:

The weathering on your sub is great. Is there any info on the forum that details how it was done. I don't like to much rust or overdone weathering. Just enough to look not new.

Jack

[shamrock]

rust

good morning pj,i have found two ways to make rust . the first is to take some steel wool,chop it up add a little salt water the rusty water will stick to the sub.the second way is water based flat paint,orange and brown.you live in south louisiana so you know what rust looks like. just keep adding orange and brown to get the desired rust color you want. just remember you can always add more but you can't take it away.if you would like large pics let me know your email address and i will send you close up shots of gato.good luck and don't forget i am here for any questions you may have.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Some more shots of weathering -- the emphasis on 'rust'

[shamrock]

snort syatem insulation/linkage

just a few pics of my gato sd /snort/linkage

[shamrock]

5 more pics of gato sub

[Anuci]

Very nice build Shamrock, Al,

[pjdog]

Gato pictures

Both Kirt and AL, you both have great boats. Very impressive,

Jack

[chrisrich]

Great info on the weathering process. I have been searching everywhere for some examples and proven techniques. Great photos by the way.

I was creating a rusted out sub and used a bit of modeling putty to create a raised texture to the rust. Worked pretty good, but like they say...practice makes perfect. I will put up some pics as soon as I can.

I was wondering what people use to display their labors of love? I picked up a display case online that is just great. Now I can really showcase my works in the den and not have to worry about the kids destroying them!