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USS Barb (SS220), in 1/72...
Gunny
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Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 10:30 PM UTC
MSW crew-mate Jan Klarbęk (MrMox) shares a fine gallery of images of his 1/72 scale, Gato Class submarine in this "On Display" Feature!

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:07 AM UTC
Jan

Beautiful build! I keep threatining myself with getting a Gato, but so far have resisted. This really makes me want to get one. Thank you for sharing her with us!

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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 03:11 AM UTC
BEAUTIFUL work sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 05:47 AM UTC
Superb weathering and detail. Jan's a true master.

--Karl
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Posted: Monday, December 22, 2008 - 06:18 AM UTC
That is one gorgeous build...cheers
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 07:02 AM UTC
Thanks alot guys - you are much too kind.

Sorry for getting back so late, We spent last day travelling and is right now at my familys place i PA for the hollidays - so getting online will be limited and building is not a option

Anyway, had to redo the photosession 3 times to get a satisfying result, getting a decent lighting and colourbalance on something that big sure is hard.

That boat is propably the most demanding paintjob I have ever done, due to the size I had to work in sections, which meant that I had a lot of difficulties keeping the consistant, but in the end, with a filterjob, it came out ok,

Merry christmas to all and everyone.

Cheers/Jan
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Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 12:43 PM UTC
Truly awesome work Jan!

Kenny
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Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 03:29 AM UTC
Hi Jan

Sorry for the late reply!
Your Gato is great and for a first time sub build is excellent, but we already know that from your works!
Thank you so much for sharing it with us
Enjoy the Xmas with your family - and have a safe return!

Congratulations!!


Rui
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Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 12:45 PM UTC
The sub looks great Jan,
Welcome back to the states for the holidays.
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