USS Gudgeon SS-567
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USS Gudgeon SS-567
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.
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.
Best Regards
Fritz K.
Fritz K.
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
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.
De quoi s'agit-il?
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Another beauty Fritz, I can see why the hull was a bear to model, some real funky curves going on there.
-Dean
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Thanks Dean
If I have a chance tonight, I'll post some pics of the actual RP parts.
If I have a chance tonight, I'll post some pics of the actual RP parts.
Best Regards
Fritz K.
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Very cool, thanks for the pics.
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.
-Dean
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.
-Dean
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Hi
Great surface modelling. What CAD package did you use?
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
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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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
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!
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!
Best Regards
Fritz K.
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
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.

Saludos
P
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.

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
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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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
This looks like it's going to be interesting.
Owen
Owen
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
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. 
Best Regards
Fritz K.
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
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.
Saludos
P
I've ordererd one with the new 1/350 TR1700 from OKB.
Perfect end of the world autoindulgence.
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
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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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Yes..
Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now.
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782
Enjoy!
Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now.
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782
Enjoy!
Best Regards
Fritz K.
Fritz K.
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
I wish you were working in some decent Guppies in 1/350...Fritz wrote:Yes..
Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now.![]()
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=88067
and
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=109782
Enjoy!
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
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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FreeTimeHobbies
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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
Fritz wrote:Yes..
Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now.![]()
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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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
submarine or surface vessel?FreeTimeHobbies wrote:Fritz wrote:Yes..
Both the BRM Nautilus, and their new Albacore. Sorry I can't say what I'm working on now.![]()
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!
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
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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Re: USS Gudgeon SS-567
It is going to be my favorite one Fritz has done for BRM yet![/quote]
submarine or surface vessel?[/quote]
Announcement will be coming
submarine or surface vessel?[/quote]
Announcement will be coming