AMP - Accurate Model Parts
SEA => SUBS: Gato => WARDROOM => Topic started by: Vladi on 02 Oct , 2009, 10:59
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Hello guys, I am new on this forum.
At start I must say that my english isnt good, so sorry for all mistakes :D
I would like to ask You about this front holes(?):
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8469/0822806.th.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8469/0822806.jpg)
What whe can see inside the hull? What whas there in a COD? I want to make it correct.
I would like to do my boat as good as I can, so its an important question for me :]
I have an Eduard set for Gato 1:72.
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The area behind the dive planes is discussed on the behind the hull casing thread.
http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=233.0 (http://models.rokket.biz/index.php?topic=233.0)
I have a picture of the Cod in that thread showing air canisters against the hull and centered is the gearing for the dive plane movement it's self.
The front area is a bit more difficult on seeing what's in there, I'm actually researching it right now.
The close ups of the Cod in current state shows coverings over holes on the bottom plate that at one time where probably open for free flood in the area.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/Division6/Submarines/USSCOD835.jpg)
As far as I can tell the top should have openings as well to the bow buoyancy tank.
There will also be framing in there.
Behind that area is the bulkhead to the chain locker.
Here's a couple pix of the Growler after a collision with a Jap ship.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/Division6/Submarines/0821511Growler.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/Division6/Submarines/Growler-13-3.jpg)
And a Tench in the process of Guppy conversion.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/Division6/Submarines/Pomodon0848606.jpg)
I have the Eduard set as well but may modify or just not use that part since it doesn't seem to match the EB boats to what is seen.
If you will notice the pic above, you will need to modify or replace the torpedo shutters to be correct to the Cod.
Eric...
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The Cobia appears to have a solid bottom plate in the bow.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/Division6/Submarines/Cobia_Bow_2.jpg)
Eric...
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Thanks for the fast reply and usefull informations :)
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My pleasure.
I try to swing by a few times a day, and Friday is my day off from work. ;)
Eric...
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You may find some useful pictures on this site.
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6421019045/m/6531017466 (http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6421019045/m/6531017466)
There is also the Museum Volunteers forum.
http://www.submarinemuseums.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=9d639d2807f80def7704f16eec382384&board=6.0 (http://www.submarinemuseums.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=9d639d2807f80def7704f16eec382384&board=6.0)
Navsource pix.
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08224.htm (http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08224.htm)
Someones Flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeandrani/sets/72157618595789273/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeandrani/sets/72157618595789273/)
Also do a Yahoo and Google search for USS Cod submarine to find more pictures around the net.
Eric...
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Ok, and what about the holes behind the bow diving plane:
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2605/usscod8251.th.jpg) (http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2605/usscod8251.jpg)
They are the same as in a Revell model "Gato"? I cant find any pics about this place in a COD.
ABOUT THE EARLIER POST:
Eduard set is not correct? But in my opinion is good in this place. this four, small, round objects are easy to add:
(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6168/usscod83ffff5.th.jpg) (http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6168/usscod83ffff5.jpg)
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AMP are working on a PhotoEtch replacement set for the 4 main styles. We will be posting art and judging if there is enough interest to proceed. In the meantime, have a look at our document that shows the details:
http://amp.rokket.biz/docs/gato_bow_limber.pdf (http://amp.rokket.biz/docs/gato_bow_limber.pdf)