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Gunny
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Posted: Friday, October 01, 2010 - 07:46 AM UTC
Ahoy, mates,
The time is upon us, mates!
Please use this thread for all of your "Big Fish" Campaign talk, and remember, you can still join in and build a model with your mates!
Campaign Main-page
Cheers,
~Gunny
The time is upon us, mates!
Please use this thread for all of your "Big Fish" Campaign talk, and remember, you can still join in and build a model with your mates!
Campaign Main-page
Cheers,
~Gunny
JMartine
Joined: October 18, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 08:23 AM UTC
Look forward to this GB! Like Keith, I will not be able to start until Late Dec/Early Jan as I finish other GBs (for a change!).
I will be visiting the Sub Museum in Groton CT during the Fall (2 hours from my home). They have three midget subs in their collection; let me know if you would like pics of specific vessels, angles, etc.
Japanese Type A "HA-8"
Italian Maiale "SILURO SAN BARTOLOMEO"
USN SS X-1
I will probably also visit the Submarine Memorial Association /NJ naval Museum in Hackensack NJ, where they have couple more midget subs:
Japanese KAITEN
German SEEHUND
By the way, I found all of the above information at the Historic Naval Ships Association web site, which includes locations for hundreds of historical ships all over the world
Historic Naval Ships Association
I will be visiting the Sub Museum in Groton CT during the Fall (2 hours from my home). They have three midget subs in their collection; let me know if you would like pics of specific vessels, angles, etc.
Japanese Type A "HA-8"
Italian Maiale "SILURO SAN BARTOLOMEO"
USN SS X-1
I will probably also visit the Submarine Memorial Association /NJ naval Museum in Hackensack NJ, where they have couple more midget subs:
Japanese KAITEN
German SEEHUND
By the way, I found all of the above information at the Historic Naval Ships Association web site, which includes locations for hundreds of historical ships all over the world
Historic Naval Ships Association
CaptSonghouse
Joined: August 08, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 11:01 AM UTC
I applaud your self-discipline in holding off until other projects are complete--I can't claim that trait! 
Though not directly connected to this GB, I am working on a feature to turn the Lindberg I-53 into another class of I-boat (yes, it will be about 85% scratchbuilt!).
--Karl
Though not directly connected to this GB, I am working on a feature to turn the Lindberg I-53 into another class of I-boat (yes, it will be about 85% scratchbuilt!).
--Karl
JMartine
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 01:13 PM UTC
Karl - I don't have any self-discipline, I keep signing on to more GBs without finishing the WIPs!
I look forward to your I-53 build!
I look forward to your I-53 build!
Gremlin56
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 07:08 AM UTC
Is it okay for me to join with the Italeri Biber? My first campaign so are there any do's and don'ts I have to watch out for?
Cheers,
Julian
Cheers,
Julian
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 09:09 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Is it okay for me to join with the Italeri Biber? My first campaign so are there any do's and don'ts I have to watch out for?
Cheers,
Julian
Hi Julian!
Just go over to the Group Build tab and review this Campaign's ground rules and off you go.
Happy building!
--Karl
MrMox
Joined: July 18, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 09:31 AM UTC
Wellcome aboard Julian, I“ll keep you company with my Biber.
Which paint sceme are you aiming at ?
Cheers/Jan
Which paint sceme are you aiming at ?
Cheers/Jan
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 04:07 PM UTC
Would the 1/74th scale Glenco Subchaser squeek by as close enough to 1/72 scale?
Gremlin56
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 04:54 AM UTC
Thanks Karl, glad to be aboard.
Hi Jan, I read that you plan to do the "flashy Norwegian" camo including shark teeth etc. Think I'll do a "plain Jane" version. Will be fun to see the difference in appearence then,
cheers,
Julian
Hi Jan, I read that you plan to do the "flashy Norwegian" camo including shark teeth etc. Think I'll do a "plain Jane" version. Will be fun to see the difference in appearence then,
cheers,
Julian
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Monday, October 04, 2010 - 08:01 AM UTC
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Would the 1/74th scale Glenco Subchaser squeek by as close enough to 1/72 scale?
Hi Dave!
Well, the subchasers we'ren't known for the submersible qualities, but if you include a sub in the same scale, we won't mind!
--Karl
Tailor
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 07:12 AM UTC
I wager to deliver the smallest contender in this campaign:
a German "Grundhai"
The starting point is the rather crude Schatton kit.
Guido
a German "Grundhai"
The starting point is the rather crude Schatton kit.
Guido
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 11:32 AM UTC
Yikes, Guido! It must measure only 15 cm even in 1:24 scale!
--Karl
--Karl
Tailor
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 06:34 PM UTC
Indeed, this little guy s about the size of a small die cast car, yet 72nd scale and submersible! 
MrMox
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 07:34 PM UTC
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Indeed, this little guy s about the size of a small die cast car, yet 72nd scale and submersible!
Scale it up and scratch a 1:16 model - I know you can do it
Removed by original poster on 10/06/10 - 07:17:01 (GMT).
SGTJKJ
#041
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 11:25 PM UTC
Interesting choice, Guido. It looks like an overweight manned suicide torpedo. Now I will go and check the internet to find out what a Grundhai is.
Tailor
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Posted: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 11:36 PM UTC
It was intended to lay charges, attach spar torpedos or the likes.
Check this out: It's a tracked ground vihicle! Lots of work it this!
Guido
Check this out: It's a tracked ground vihicle! Lots of work it this!
Guido
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 02:21 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWould the 1/74th scale Glenco Subchaser squeek by as close enough to 1/72 scale?
Hi Dave!
Well, the subchasers we'ren't known for the submersible qualities, but if you include a sub in the same scale, we won't mind!
--Karl
I should have read it a little better..... sorry for the confusion... I'll come up with some sort of sub..... subject....
RedDuster
Joined: March 01, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 11:47 PM UTC
Hi karl
have finally got off the fence after a weekend shopping at Scalemodelworld 2010, was tempted by some aerly Austro-Hungarian Holand types in resin at the showin 1/72, but just to much money.
Italeri SLC Maiale for me.
Will post photos at the weekend.
Si
have finally got off the fence after a weekend shopping at Scalemodelworld 2010, was tempted by some aerly Austro-Hungarian Holand types in resin at the showin 1/72, but just to much money.
Italeri SLC Maiale for me.
Will post photos at the weekend.
Si
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 05:28 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi karl
have finally got off the fence after a weekend shopping at Scalemodelworld 2010, was tempted by some aerly Austro-Hungarian Holand types in resin at the showin 1/72, but just to much money.
Italeri SLC Maiale for me.
Will post photos at the weekend.
Si
Hi Simon!
I know the feeling. I look forward to your post.
Hopefully, I'll have one of my boats up by mid-winter.
--Karl
RedDuster
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:03 PM UTC
Hi Karl
yeah, could have done some serious money but the subs I think around the £150.00 mark, absolutely stunning detail & interesting boats but just too much money. JB Modelblau also had a 1/72nd Torpedo boat destroyer, loads of resin, cast, turned & etched brass, no price, I guess if you had to ask how much... you couldn't afford it.
Will drag the Maiale out of the loft tonight.
might do the pre start shots... if I can find my camera
Si
yeah, could have done some serious money but the subs I think around the £150.00 mark, absolutely stunning detail & interesting boats but just too much money. JB Modelblau also had a 1/72nd Torpedo boat destroyer, loads of resin, cast, turned & etched brass, no price, I guess if you had to ask how much... you couldn't afford it.
Will drag the Maiale out of the loft tonight.
might do the pre start shots... if I can find my camera
Si
MrMox
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Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:33 PM UTC
I have initially planned to do Italeris 1:35 Biber, but I am getting more and more tempted to break out my second 1:72 Type II A with AMP etch set and cut it down to waterline.
Well-well...
Have fun with the maiale, its such a nice little kit, but can still be improved if you like to.
Cheers/Jan
Well-well...
Have fun with the maiale, its such a nice little kit, but can still be improved if you like to.
Cheers/Jan
RedDuster
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Posted: Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 11:12 PM UTC
Have made a start on the Maiale.
The part count is fairly low, but the level of detail is good, figures are rather good (very good by Italieri's usual standard) and a nice little etched fret is included
It is one of these that starts build up quickly, put the stand together first and then started on the body.
will keep you updated.
Si
The part count is fairly low, but the level of detail is good, figures are rather good (very good by Italieri's usual standard) and a nice little etched fret is included
It is one of these that starts build up quickly, put the stand together first and then started on the body.
will keep you updated.
Si
Gremlin56
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Posted: Friday, November 26, 2010 - 09:33 PM UTC
Coming on nicely Simon, see you chose the long nose version too:
Built this one when it first came out, quick build but very enjoyable. Glad to see some action here, 'bout time I started up on the "Beaver"
cheers,
Julian
Built this one when it first came out, quick build but very enjoyable. Glad to see some action here, 'bout time I started up on the "Beaver"
cheers,
Julian
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 06:13 AM UTC
Looks good so far, Simon.
Looking forward to see more.
Looking forward to see more.
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