USS Gudgeon SS-567

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USS Gudgeon SS-567

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Well

Brandon told me I had to wait until the 8th to post this (post IPMS Nats opening) and now its the 9th... so here goes.

This is the Cad digital master for the 1/350 USS Gudgeon kit (presumably) released by Blue Ridge Models this weekend. Its designed to represent her as commissioned in 1952. I actually first did this model almost two years ago for Yankee Modelworks. However, since they have since closed and sold their stock to blue Ridge, Its BRM that has released it. As it was with Nautilus, some features are over-scale or simplified to work properly with RP at this scale. The hull shape was a total bear to get right, but in the end, was worth it as she just looks vicious. Without further ado, some renders.
upgud1.jpg
upgud2.jpg
upgud3.jpg
upgud4.jpg
upgud5.jpg
upgud6.jpg
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Oh man, I would love to have a kit of her in Turkish service post-'83 - visited her in person when I was over there.
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Another beauty Fritz, I can see why the hull was a bear to model, some real funky curves going on there.

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Thanks Dean

If I have a chance tonight, I'll post some pics of the actual RP parts.
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And here's some pics of the RP parts
hullrp1.jpg
hullrp2.jpg
hullrp3.jpg
hullrp4.jpg
hullrp6.jpg
hullrp8.jpg
hullrp9.jpg
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and the small parts..
sailsprue1.jpg
sailsprue2.jpg
sprue1.jpg
sprue2.jpg
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Very cool, thanks for the pics. :thumbs_up_1:

I'll bet that solid hull wasn't cheap, but it does have some very nice detail to it. And the small parts look like they turned out really well too. If you don't mind me asking, what material did you use?

Looking forward to seeing the finished model.

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Hi

Great surface modelling. What CAD package did you use?
Done:
Victor III 1/350

In the yard:
USS Gudgeon 1/350
Alfa 1/350
Queue:
Guppy II 1/350
Leonardo Da Vinci 1/350
Type 212 1/350
ARA Santiago del Estero 1/144
USS Nautilus 1/350
ARA San Juan 1/350
ARA Chiriguano 1/350
Severodvinsk 1/350
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Hi Patman

Sorry for the delay in response, I missed that someone had actually replied to this.

To answer your question: The original model was started in CadKey version 7 (operates in Dos) with FastSurf 4.0 packeage, Then it was finished in Kubotek's KeyCreator version 9.0 (which is basically the original CadKey updated to operate in windows with Fastsurf and FastSolid integrated). While its nice having all the extra packages integrated, The operation in windows has all the related Bugs and memory issues that go along with it. Still wishing that Kubotek would get their act together and release a version that operates on a Linux kernel. ;)

PS: I see from the main forum you actually bought one! I hope you enjoy it. I just got my "payment" copy last week. Currently sitting in a soapy water bath to remove the release agent. Let me know if you have any constuction issues, feedback on kit design, or just questions in general. I'd be happy to answer!
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Yes I�m making a comeback to scale ship modeling.
I�ll be focusing on cold war submarines and Argentine Navy vessels.
Here goes a pic of my dad�s ship (ARA Chiriguano , ex ATA 226.) supplying fresh water to MV Calypso, circa 1973.
I�ll be modding Iron Shipwright�s ATR model since it�s the only closest kit to an ATA.

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Saludos

P
Done:
Victor III 1/350

In the yard:
USS Gudgeon 1/350
Alfa 1/350
Queue:
Guppy II 1/350
Leonardo Da Vinci 1/350
Type 212 1/350
ARA Santiago del Estero 1/144
USS Nautilus 1/350
ARA San Juan 1/350
ARA Chiriguano 1/350
Severodvinsk 1/350
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This looks like it's going to be interesting.

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Looks like a fun endeavour Patman! Hope the mission proves to be rewarding. Maybe I'll have to make some 1/350 sealions for a future release. :heh:
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Hey Fritz, are you also responsible for the BRM Nautilus?
I've ordererd one with the new 1/350 TR1700 from OKB.
Perfect end of the world autoindulgence.

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Done:
Victor III 1/350

In the yard:
USS Gudgeon 1/350
Alfa 1/350
Queue:
Guppy II 1/350
Leonardo Da Vinci 1/350
Type 212 1/350
ARA Santiago del Estero 1/144
USS Nautilus 1/350
ARA San Juan 1/350
ARA Chiriguano 1/350
Severodvinsk 1/350
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Yes..

Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now. :big_grin:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782

Enjoy!
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Fritz wrote:Yes..

Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now. :big_grin:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782

Enjoy!
I wish you were working in some decent Guppies in 1/350...
I�m so dissapointed by the two AFV kits...

Saludos

Pat
Done:
Victor III 1/350

In the yard:
USS Gudgeon 1/350
Alfa 1/350
Queue:
Guppy II 1/350
Leonardo Da Vinci 1/350
Type 212 1/350
ARA Santiago del Estero 1/144
USS Nautilus 1/350
ARA San Juan 1/350
ARA Chiriguano 1/350
Severodvinsk 1/350
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Fritz wrote:Yes..

Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now. :big_grin:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782

Enjoy!

It is going to be my favorite one Fritz has done for BRM yet!
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FreeTimeHobbies wrote:
Fritz wrote:Yes..

Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now. :big_grin:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782

Enjoy!

It is going to be my favorite one Fritz has done for BRM yet!
submarine or surface vessel?
Done:
Victor III 1/350

In the yard:
USS Gudgeon 1/350
Alfa 1/350
Queue:
Guppy II 1/350
Leonardo Da Vinci 1/350
Type 212 1/350
ARA Santiago del Estero 1/144
USS Nautilus 1/350
ARA San Juan 1/350
ARA Chiriguano 1/350
Severodvinsk 1/350
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It is going to be my favorite one Fritz has done for BRM yet![/quote]

submarine or surface vessel?[/quote]



Announcement will be coming :-)
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