discussion USS Sea Monkey

[Guest]

This is the old Revell Lionfish kit. I built it a few years ago.


I’ve been calling this submarine the USS Sea Monkey because I haven’t been able to find any photos of a WWII Gato class sub with the same paint job. I picked a fish name that wasn’t used (I think). I hope it’s not disrespectful to the vets because it isn’t meant to be.


I extended the black deck paint down to the hull for 2 reasons. First off, I didn’t want to paint or drill out all those flow-through holes. Second is because I like it this way but I do wonder if I ought to hit it with dull coat. The only WWII sub I’ve seen is the Pampanito in San Francisco and the black deck paint was pretty shiny.

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[papa 695]

Nice Neil and if it isn't a real name for a sub, it should be. 

 

[monica]

I do like a u-boat model,and real must one day do one, :/


very nice Nail,well done,

 

[Guest]

really nice neil , love the weathering

 

[Guest]

Nice one.

 

[dave]

looks good. 

 

[flyjoe180]

I like it, nice work.