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Title: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 29 Dec , 2009, 10:08
Finally here i am, i'm an italian modeller and hope to be able to share my passion with all of you.

I've been luky to found this forum years ago when i was at work on my u-boot. Rokket gave me lots of tips and now that  i'm at work on my gato i've decided to share my work with you.
I've decided to build USS Barb SS-220... before 1945 refitt witout 40mm and so on...
there is a italian forum where use to post my pics ...but hope to be able to do the same here (in english....arggggh)
the link is: http://www.betasom.it/forum/index.php?showtopic=31843 here u can find different uboats and some nice work.

here are some pics of my work in progress.
first my first gato.... it was the eraly one...

(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/359/gatobarb005.jpg) (http://"http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gatobarb005.jpg")

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3295/gatobarb025.jpg) (http://"http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gatobarb025.jpg")

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2451/gatobarb056.jpg) (http://"http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gatobarb056.jpg")

and these the work in progress:

(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9011/img0252nx.jpg) (http://"http://img109.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0252nx.jpg")

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9901/img0288.jpg) (http://"http://img708.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0288.jpg")

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3751/img0289r.jpg) (http://"http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0289r.jpg")


Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 29 Dec , 2009, 10:16
Es my english is terrible at first i'll put some pics .

(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1070/img0306j.jpg) (http://"http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0306j.jpg")

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1797/img0314lg.jpg) (http://"http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0314lg.jpg")

(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4889/img0312h.jpg) (http://"http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0312h.jpg")

(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4168/img0310z.jpg) (http://"http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0310z.jpg")

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8645/pontew.jpg) (http://"http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pontew.jpg")

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5559/img0319h.jpg) (http://"http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0319h.jpg")

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1306/img0355p.jpg) (http://"http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0355p.jpg")

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2269/img0362d.jpg) (http://"http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0362d.jpg")
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Siara on 29 Dec , 2009, 15:31
Was that your Gato? We always admired your work, so it is the pleasure to have you here on AMP.
I like your work much, and can not wait for more updates. ;)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 29 Dec , 2009, 16:22
Thanks!
Yes it is. Fast work without any modification...and loong time for airbrush!
Now i'm going to keep all my attention to realize a realistik Barb...but as you can see
too many problems...
too many questions:
-first question: is there any good producers of 20mm orelikon twin/single - metal and resin?

ghgh i've seen some in nautilus resin made and j.r. haydes metal....

ok thats all i'm leaving to sydney to get some rest before return in italy.

ceers to all captains
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 30 Dec , 2009, 23:55
Alessio, so good to hear from you again! Superb passion and detailing, the pix are a treat!

guns: I don't know what White Ensign models are offering, they have some kits: www.whiteensignmodels.com (http://www.whiteensignmodels.com)

Keep us posted and we'll see what we can do to help!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: NZSnowman on 31 Dec , 2009, 01:14
Welcome to AMP :)

The Gato looks wonderful!!!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 17 Jan , 2010, 14:04
finally i've some days to work on USS BARB.
I've a little question regarding lateral light...i really don't know if this light had upper and bottom space closed or not...
please get a look to the photos here:)
thanks

(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2472/lumino.jpg) (http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lumino.jpg)

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1279/img0367w.jpg) (http://img94.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0367w.jpg)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9742/img0366j.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0366j.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 08 Feb , 2010, 15:32
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1626/img0372e.jpg) (http://"http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0372e.jpg")

nothing to say... too much work in real and no time for fun and my gato...
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 09 Feb , 2010, 03:58
oh, but that last shot is sooo nice!

As for the light, I can't say for certain, but I'm pretty sure it's the same for wveryone - show as little as possible. I bet that bottom, top, and front were closed, light only from the rear/side.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 12 Apr , 2010, 11:27
little news from italy

(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/529/dscn3184.jpg) (http://img717.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3184.jpg)

(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1203/dscn3182.jpg) (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3182.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: TGarthConnelly on 12 Apr , 2010, 14:12
Sir!

That's one gorgeous model!

Nice work!

Garth
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 13 Apr , 2010, 02:37
absolutely gorgeous! Still no definitive on the light, but will keep looking
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: wildspear on 13 Apr , 2010, 15:37
I'll check the photos I took of the silversides and see if I have some of the light.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 14 Apr , 2010, 05:44
I've 4 photos of SS-220 Barb.... all of them says to me rear light is closed (but i am sure 100% only for barb)
my question is...
-upper and bottom light ??? sure tey has to present some holes to leave water and airbubbles free flow....
-form where they have maintenance to light? upper bottom lateral??

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/870/sheet1.jpg) (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sheet1.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 11 May , 2010, 11:33
Ok thanks to Miuke Keating i had some Barb Photos...and finally i've found some answers...
lateral light. upper closed down open or partial open!
still some ??? on TBT  back cigarette, no idea... Miuke gave me some contacts i hope to get in touch soon...
btw thanks to all of you... it's nice to get support!!!

next step is to remove front PE and create a different one..a my italian mate is going to
make it...

have a nice evening
Sniper
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 14 May , 2010, 03:24
glad to hear, Sniper, please keep us informed, we'd love to know the info too, and love your build!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 19 May , 2010, 06:02
step by step...

slow

little improvments

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5439/dscn3212u.jpg) (http://"http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3212u.jpg")

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6504/dscn3207.jpg) (http://"http://img266.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3207.jpg")

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7435/dscn3210.jpg) (http://"http://img534.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3210.jpg")
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Seewolf on 20 May , 2010, 17:58
 :o stunning work  :o
absulute realistic paintwork, when you come to the paint work please please please take pics, from every little step  ;D
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 21 May , 2010, 03:16
LOVE the wiring and hangars, and it all! Really nice stuff
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 16 Jun , 2010, 15:38
Hard times

Work in slow progress... i've just discovered some pics about EB GATO sonar...unfortunatelly i had already ended it...so there will be some work on it ......(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/6205/dscn3232y.jpg) (http://"http://img641.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3232y.jpg")
(http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1595/dscn3244.jpg) (http://"http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3244.jpg")
how it should be....
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6589/dscn3239.jpg) (http://"http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3239.jpg")

BARD sail is in progress too... added railings (?)
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8501/dscn3225p.jpg) (http://"http://img28.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3225p.jpg")

(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1260/dscn3227n.jpg) (http://"http://img714.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3227n.jpg")
(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3527/dscn3236.jpg) (http://"http://img692.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3236.jpg")

ciao
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Siara on 16 Jun , 2010, 16:24
I really like this build.
Following it closely.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 17 Jun , 2010, 02:39
yes, excellent work, you're doing her proud!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 17 Jun , 2010, 05:13
Here the modified sonar
(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1149/dscn3246.jpg) (http://"http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3246.jpg")

(http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/6681/dscn3248de.jpg) (http://"http://img541.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3248de.jpg")

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4026/dscn3249m.jpg) (http://"http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3249m.jpg")


Ciao
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 18 Jun , 2010, 05:39
nice display - opposite to mine: VIIC above, Gato below (well, planned Gato below, it's just pieces now)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: NZSnowman on 18 Jun , 2010, 13:46
When you see the Gato and the Type VIIC together, you really get a good feel of the size of the Gato compare to the Type VIIC  :o
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 18 Jun , 2010, 14:59
HEHE

it's simply the only place where my domestic help doesn't make disaster....and ... listen to me ... she is addicted to!!!!

i'd like to build 2 more type VII (one VIIDminelayer  hull already assembled.....and early VIIC u-404 with its' viking dragon head 
with front netcutter)

ciaao
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 22 Jun , 2010, 12:47
New ADD

(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2722/new2fe.jpg) (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=new2fe.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: carr on 23 Jun , 2010, 12:59
This is excellent work!  I'm very much enjoying it and looking forward to more.

You show Barb with two circular lockers on the port and starboard forward face of the fairwater structure, below the 40 mm gun.  I've been unable to find any pictures of Barb that show this arrangement.  Many later war photos show the starboard one but not the port.  I have a photo dated as late as 7-May-45 that clearly shows only the starboard one.  I noticed you have a photo in this post which shows the twin locker arrangement.  Is this a photo of Barb and, if so, do you know the date?

Regardless, keep up the good work!  Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Regards,
Bob
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 23 Jun , 2010, 15:08
You are rigth Bob!

There is only one locker! ... It's a problem of lazyness... i'll cut it soon  ::)
I'm waiting to get hands on frontal Modified cygarette deck PE ...The Eduard PE doesn't fitt
SS220 before 1945.... and revell has not the right one too...
There are several errors too yet...
-buoy...  front and rear are different in real BARB (i'll do no change on revell model)
 even because Eduard PE Gato class floor plates  has the same errors...
-near deck cannon... there were 2 small tender sotred under deck and revell and Eduard  lateral profile (atm) are wrong...
-Gato Revell deck is too simply!!! no hatchess... ? (i'll cut all ...just giving a look at the photos)
-EDUARD PE Gato class fuselage hinges plate missed some squared holes... too
-i'm quite sure that Barb before 1945 refit had not propeller guard too (i like with)

SIGH there is soo much work to do on it :)
CIAO
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 25 Jun , 2010, 19:02
The Eduard deck is ecellent, but POST-war, with the totally wrong buoys unfortunately. But it should be possible for a man with your skills to make the circular bouy and blend the deck  plates!

Hi Bob, welcome aboard
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 27 Jun , 2010, 05:06
noooo.... no pe changement
no buoy:)

it means too many works and now gato is quite nera christening:)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 03 Jul , 2010, 02:06
you can do it man!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 11 Jul , 2010, 11:03
Dockyard improovments:
 
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/8739/53036163.jpg) (http://img697.imageshack.us/my.php?image=53036163.jpg)

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6647/24425202.jpg) (http://img704.imageshack.us/my.php?image=24425202.jpg)

(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/2788/16892255.jpg) (http://img695.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16892255.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: aptivaboy on 11 Jul , 2010, 11:45
I really love this build!

Are those draft marks homemade or PE from the Eduard set? They look great on Barb's stern. I've got to remember to do something like that when I get back to my stalled Hardhead build. It also looks like you've done at least some of the piping underneath the deck, like the diesel exhausts. May I ask what plans you used for that? Its a really neat addition.

Not meant as a criticism of your superb work, just a question, but didn't Barb have the full length wooden deck?

Robert
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 11 Jul , 2010, 16:34
Thanks Aptivaboy

Marks are form EDUARD PE...
General piping underneath the deck comes form a better look at some photos... EB gatos... 
for diesel exaust i am not sure... but looking at some photos u can see diesel and water purge form the same place

sigh i hate u!!!! deeeeply i've seen some pics about full lenght wooden deck... hem...chof chof... you are right!
humm.... hard decision... i don't konw... to do or not to do!!!

ciaaaao
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 12 Jul , 2010, 08:38
DO IT! DO IT! (you can you know, the Force is strong in you..)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 12 Jul , 2010, 15:03
Nope!!! i don't.... too much work...
too many problems...

BTW.... some new thing going on the Barb!!!
I finally found time and willpower to do the firset big work...
EDUARD PE cut off from front cigarette deck...
then scan the old pe and prepare it for one firend of mine
who will make soon one new...

(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8614/97551795.jpg) (http://img684.imageshack.us/my.php?image=97551795.jpg)

(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4306/67179313.jpg) (http://img20.imageshack.us/my.php?image=67179313.jpg)

(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5702/14938267.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14938267.jpg)
Have a good night captains!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 13 Jul , 2010, 02:45
excellent work!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 15 Jul , 2010, 17:00
loocking back to first steps...

the sail eraly work... just eduard pe and squared roof....
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3909/img0216b.jpg) (http://"http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0216b.jpg")

and here it is now

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1866/84113318.jpg) (http://"http://img683.imageshack.us/my.php?image=84113318.jpg")
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8946/59541579.jpg) (http://"http://img28.imageshack.us/my.php?image=59541579.jpg")

well this is the first barb... u can see all the difference and work done to the second one

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7408/27559969.jpg) (http://"http://img821.imageshack.us/my.php?image=27559969.jpg")


have a goodnight
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 16 Jul , 2010, 03:13
wow, well worth the effort - at least on this end! Really nice work
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Mike K on 16 Jul , 2010, 16:19
Gene Flucky would have loved it.

Mike K.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 16 Aug , 2010, 15:32
Dockyard still working at.

I've found time for cut and make some hatch on the gato's deck... i've made a big mistake on the two big boat compartment... unfortunately it was late and
i've made them shorter than real...(hahah i'll never post a pic about it ghgh)
the really nice ting is the lateral navigation lights... seems quite real

i'm quite sure to be near the end... finally hope this week then i've to wait and wait till new pe build...

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/7029/dscn3310.jpg) (http://img844.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3310.jpg)

(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/8850/dscn3313.jpg) (http://img693.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3313.jpg)

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1497/dscn3316p.jpg) (http://img43.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn3316p.jpg)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: bracco_n on 16 Aug , 2010, 18:24
Could you show us your Type VII uboats on the uboat forum? magnificent Gato by the way!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 17 Aug , 2010, 10:40
thanks---witch one VIIC or the VII c-41? last one wiating for color! i have also a VIID but just some steps:)...btw there are some pics here... or u can see it on
this links

VIIc U-552
http://www.betasom.it/forum/index.php?showtopic=28250

VII c41 U-453
http://www.betasom.it/forum/index.php?showtopic=28217&st=0
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: chipper on 18 Aug , 2010, 05:21
Beautiful work!!  Could you explain your techniques and materials used for the fairweather railings?  They look great.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 25 Aug , 2010, 18:57
hello!

i'm sorry to be late but i've been very busy with my trimix course in this week...
hum are u speaking about fairwaters on the sail?
they are n
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Pepper-mint on 13 Sep , 2010, 23:21
Yes, beautyfull work ! following with great interest.

Cheers,
P.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 28 Sep , 2010, 11:25
I know i know
all stopped... i'm waiting for pe for the front sail... hope to have news soon:)

sniper
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 30 Sep , 2010, 06:05
we're waiting with you!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 15 Feb , 2012, 11:23
GATO YARD IS BACK
I'm luky and probably i'll get finally the PE of the front sail.
Btw waiting for it's production i have a question about Electornic Boat Yard and Portsmouth Yard... and it concern in the differences between the two yards... well wellis theese holes the same in both project? can i  take the position from USS PAMPANITO the only one where i am sure i  have good pict about them? (warship pictorial n
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 17 Feb , 2012, 04:43
Morning captains
 
This is what i am going to do on SS220 BARB GATO FLEET SUBMARINE ;D

-Remove propellers guard and replace with WHITE ENSIGN.
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+Gato+Class+Stern+Details+Prop+Guards+PE+7242/5443/ (https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+Gato+Class+Stern+Details+Prop+Guards+PE+7242/5443/)
-Remove Revell torpedo shutter and Replace with AMP one .
http://amp.rokket.biz/am_1_72_gato_sets.shtml#usn-torsht-s-072 (http://amp.rokket.biz/am_1_72_gato_sets.shtml#usn-torsht-s-072)

 
-Have to choose 20mm twin and single... between:
NAUTILUS 2x.
http://nautilusmodels.com/72-054.htm (http://nautilusmodels.com/72-054.htm)
http://nautilusmodels.com/72-059.htm (http://nautilusmodels.com/72-059.htm)

WHITE ENSIGN 2x.
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+USN+20mm+Single+Oerlikon+PE+7234/5434/ (https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+USN+20mm+Single+Oerlikon+PE+7234/5434/)

 
-Set up new radar and antennas :
WHITE ENISIGn give me late SD antenna and  early SJ as far as eduard make only LATE SJ (not fitted ultill 1944).
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+Gato+Class+Radars+Antennae+PE+7241/5442/ (https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+Gato+Class+Radars+Antennae+PE+7241/5442/)

 
-Have to wait till the front sail PE is finished and the i'll start to gue it...probably i'll make also the little oval acess to the masts...have to ask if it is possible to
make pe too.
 
-US AMP falgs.
 
Please i don't know the roules of this forum please tell me if i can  link direct acess to white ensigh, eduard and nautilus.
 
Ceers
 
 
 
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 17 Feb , 2012, 17:28
G'day, mate. Link away!

I'm still looking at the manholes above (they're ballast tank access). I don't know what Mike has n plans, or if I have anything. With Gatos, it's a 50/50% chance that they are the same...or not!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 23 Feb , 2012, 11:48
Evening Capitains

These are some pics of first step:  GUARD PROPELLER REMOVE
- remove
- sand
- putty

(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/885/dscn3538g.jpg) (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/dscn3538g.jpg/)

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7476/dscn3568fp.jpg) (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/dscn3568fp.jpg/)

next fase:

- accurate sand
- set up some new welding lines
- decide to buy AMP sternd doors... (ANGEL)

have a good evening
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 25 Feb , 2012, 15:46
Nice to get rid of that prop guard. I'm hoping to build one of those angle-iron temporary ones held on with cable and turnbuckles...but towards the end of the project. Some good shots in warships 28. Can't find any decent pix of those manhole covers, so can't answer if different to EB and Portsmouth. Still looking. Mike K might have some plans.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 27 Feb , 2012, 13:59
Good evening Captains.

Here some work on stern of my Barb:
-welding ->i use some putty to get welding lines
-holes     ->with printer on a transparent film and then punched.

(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8233/dscn3571r.jpg) (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/dscn3571r.jpg/)

(http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/4545/dscn3578v.jpg) (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/dscn3578v.jpg/)


Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Mike K on 28 Feb , 2012, 11:22
I've been unable to find any, readable, drawings showing the tank access covers, or which tanks had them.
Logically, only hard tanks, that extended above the waterline, would have them, Never ballast (soft) tanks. That would include After Trim Tank, Auxiliary Tanks, 1 & 2, Safety Tank, Collecting and Expansion Tanks. Probably Normal Fuel and Fuel-Ballast tanks.
I'm sorry I can't be of more help, good luck

Mike
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 28 Feb , 2012, 17:01
gato yard

thanks Mike i've really apreciated :)
here it is my upgrade of guard propeller :)

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7063/dscn3598v.jpg) (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/dscn3598v.jpg/)

Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Mike K on 29 Feb , 2012, 12:09
That prop guard looks good. And, for what it's worth, a WWII buddy remembers his boat using them. He says there were 16 bolts, used in pairs, to attach it. But he can't seem to remember, exactly, where the attachment points were.
That's the problem with getting old, you remember just enough to add to the confusion.

Mike K.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 29 Feb , 2012, 13:31
GATO YARD:

Mike i have to thank you so much! u are precious! please mike could you ask if those bolts were for assembling prop guard or if they were used 4 fixing it to the gato? and could u ask to your fiernd how was the prop guard under sea ? "the part i am not able to see in the pics?"

(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4420/dscn3609m.jpg) (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/dscn3609m.jpg/)

and how prp guard looks for this evening

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1520/dscn3603b.jpg) (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/dscn3603b.jpg/)

have a good evening
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 02 Mar , 2012, 17:50
That's exactly what I was talking about! Nicely done!

I'm fairly certain from the pix that there's just steel cable run under the boat and attached with turnbuckles.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 22 May , 2013, 11:47
Goodevening Captains.

After a long long time i'm here with good news... will be able to work on Barb soon, thanks to a good friend of mine i'll get my hands on PE soon.
If possible i'd like to post a link for those who want to get in touch with him.... He has my file and can build the for Gato's front sail variation.
here hte two pics that made me happy.

(http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/5168/98343855371942133914515.jpg) (http://img833.imageshack.us/i/98343855371942133914515.jpg/)

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3382/97529855371899133918896.jpg) (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/97529855371899133918896.jpg/)

Have a goodevening.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 23 May , 2013, 01:19
GREAT stuff!

Post links - of course!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 23 May , 2013, 10:43
here is fb contact: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LMS-Models/355035171178590?ref=ts&fref=ts
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 24 Jun , 2013, 15:41
Goodevening.
 
Here there are some pics of the new PE from LMS Models fitted on Barb.
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4340/v26f.jpg) (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/v26f.jpg/)

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8920/y1cd.jpg) (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/y1cd.jpg/)

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/395/5uyo.jpg) (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/5uyo.jpg/)

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9072/hoz9.jpg) (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/hoz9.jpg/)

(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5352/jnbx.jpg) (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/jnbx.jpg/)

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8465/uqlb.jpg) (http://img197.imageshack.us/i/uqlb.jpg/)

(http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1605/6fzd.jpg) (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/6fzd.jpg/)
 
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: SG on 25 Jun , 2013, 16:04
Sniper  it looks terrific! also, i like the cleanliness of the job..and the entrapped man ;D . keep up the excellent work. i'll stand by for new wip posts
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 07 Jul , 2013, 07:35
wow
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 09 Jul , 2013, 12:46
good evening

here some new pics of USS Barb Yard.

(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8260/7mwt.jpg) (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/7mwt.jpg/)

(http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5714/tz3o.jpg) (http://img850.imageshack.us/i/tz3o.jpg/)

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5497/w37b.jpg) (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/w37b.jpg/)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4389/ishw.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/ishw.jpg/)

(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8435/3g9g.jpg) (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/3g9g.jpg/)

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7247/8f3n.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/8f3n.jpg/)

(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6360/f70v.jpg) (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/f70v.jpg/)

Now have to find out armament .... very confused...Nautilus? White Enisigh? Floating Dry dock?
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 12 Jul , 2013, 22:34
Looks beautiful! Great details well done! I'd try WEM first.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 19 Jul , 2013, 08:29
Rokket... looks like i've bought something from  :)

and bought wem too 2x 20mm + antennas.
I've been very busy this week so be back on BARB YARD on monday!!!

Keep in touch...
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: OldNoob on 23 Jul , 2013, 05:46
Beautiful!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 25 Jun , 2014, 13:45
USS BARB Yard news:

after one year waiting for a restock of the 20mm orelikon single Mount finally i'm back with some new pics.
Well what i have to say is that  i have a huge work to do to transform them is something closer to real one,  at the end i've used the resin part and few parts from the pe modifing them a lot...lot .... looooot.
i have to do one more single and then i'll have to work on the 2x20m  for the rear sail.
Here there are also some pics of the rear rorpedo work i've started long time ago... probably someone will recognize them :)
have fun and good night.

(http://s9.postimg.org/njgt6ti73/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s9.postimg.org/57q5po9jz/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s9.postimg.org/6f8ovmp27/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)


upload immagini gratis (http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=italian)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: SG on 25 Jun , 2014, 23:45
Awesome work Sniper! I like the aft section! Excellent scratchbuilding of the AA gun too! Way to go!!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 26 Jun , 2014, 01:57
Glad you're back! Nice work - as always!!!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 25 Oct , 2015, 04:31
Back to work,

after a long stop i come across some very interesting PE... Ota and RCsubs gave me what i was looking for... complete wood deck with also enlarged deck for twin boat. And after a big mess while gleing big pices at the end here it is...

(http://img907.imageshack.us/img907/9123/RvtHhF.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p7RvtHhFj)

(http://img911.imageshack.us/img911/707/N2450I.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/pbN2450Ij)

(http://img910.imageshack.us/img910/8981/u7Ypki.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/pau7Ypkij)

(http://img908.imageshack.us/img908/4429/7pxL0C.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p87pxL0Cj)

(http://img903.imageshack.us/img903/5518/SyEnon.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p3SyEnonj)

(http://img908.imageshack.us/img908/799/oAeCO5.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p8oAeCO5j)

(http://img908.imageshack.us/img908/6966/KbYHt5.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p8KbYHt5j)

(http://img907.imageshack.us/img907/863/xSvDsP.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p7xSvDsPj)

(http://img907.imageshack.us/img907/2792/3Et1WV.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p73Et1WVj)

(http://img907.imageshack.us/img907/4859/JIds9m.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p7JIds9mj)

(http://img910.imageshack.us/img910/6112/i3Zzud.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/pai3Zzudj)

(http://img911.imageshack.us/img911/4379/2aYhMM.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/pb2aYhMMj)


(http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/7673/QuH2HH.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/hlQuH2HHj)


(http://img908.imageshack.us/img908/7279/vtoICn.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p8vtoICnj)


(http://img910.imageshack.us/img910/1695/wUk8Kk.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/pawUk8Kkj)


(http://img908.imageshack.us/img908/448/3n8MXs.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/p83n8MXsj)


(http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/2380/WoUQnT.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/hlWoUQnTj)


(http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/5777/UvF2G7.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/i/hlUvF2G7j)


:)
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: SG on 25 Oct , 2015, 11:58
Looking good! I love the interiors detail. Are you going to separate those flooding holes which can be seen from the hatch from the main passageway or not? Was it like that in reality? 
Standing by for further progress, Great work so far!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 26 Oct , 2015, 14:42
Looking good! I love the interiors detail. Are you going to separate those flooding holes which can be seen from the hatch from the main passageway or not? Was it like that in reality? 
Standing by for further progress, Great work so far!

do u mean the stairs that goes down in the front of the submarine?  they are like Eduard PE... or are u speaking about the two sails doors ? for that i am going to build something .. inside the sail hoping...

please let me know and ty !
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: SG on 26 Oct , 2015, 17:04
The hatch with the ladder towards the bow. 10th picture from the top.
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Rokket on 30 Oct , 2015, 00:53
decks are mighty nice too!
Title: Re: USS Barb SS-220 Revell 1/72
Post by: Sniperonzolo on 04 Nov , 2015, 10:57
SG ciao

the ladder is part of Eduard PE...
Rokket ciao
yup i like them even if the little gap Junction with the central part... (for rc submarines) soon i'll be able to post further pics

best regards