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two Gato kits? I know it has to be lengthened and add some width (maybe)...IS THIS A PIPE DREAM OR CAN IT BE DONE. I am one of a couple of guys that has cut a Gato to make a Tambor so the Nautilus is just one more exercise in masochistic modeling.
Ken
I have the Iron Shipwright (ex Nautilus) model in 1:350 scale ...
June 30 2009, 2:43 PM
... and I have compared it with the 1:350 scale Balao by Toms Modelworks. In addition to the hull length difference there is also difference in the hull shape. It is "beefier". Add to that there is a intermediate deck which the conning tower sits. Not saying that it can't be done, but it isn't a splice together job. You will likely need a set of lines (I think Maryland Silver may have a set) and a supply of Evergreen & putty to do the job properly.
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