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The Gato has arrived in port
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 10:23 PM UTC
Yes men,
the Gato arrived this morning at my house.

That is all,
Carry on! :-)
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 10:36 PM UTC
Yeah Baby!
Mine shipped, should be here tomorrow. . .howz she look, Dave?
~Gunny
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 11:42 PM UTC
A few fast sprue shots:









Everything is well packed, didn't notice any broken parts, bags are taped to box so the don't shift around during shipping, Hull is wired to cardboard.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 11:54 PM UTC

Oh boy, thanks, Dave!! I needed that, my friend!!
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 06:31 AM UTC
Thanks Dave~
I have to wait till next monday!!
Great pics!!!!!!!!
Ron
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 04:55 PM UTC
Hi Shipmates

Wow Dave looks pretty nice.

After those great pictures I really hope Marks arrives on time for the sake of his sanity LOL

Mark let us know your first impressions as well.

Regards

Sean
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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 06:14 PM UTC
Well shipmates,

What can I say?........Revell you've hit another homerun!......just amazing!



Dave thanks for the pics.

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Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 06:49 PM UTC

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After those great pictures I really hope Marks arrives on time for the sake of his sanity LOL

Mark let us know your first impressions as well.

Regards

Sean


I hear ya, Sean!

It's been a looooong wait, but the time, she is a comin'!

~Gunny
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