Jim Baker

Thanks Gordon. I'm looking forward to all these 1/72 scale boats. Now if I can just convince my wife how nice they will look on the mantel..... The figures came from my daughter so I will be obliged to use a few of them. Maybe just the officers on the conning tower. I feel like a little kid again!! PS - That camo scheme he used is just fantastic.

Nice set up! Thanks for sharing this. One of these days........

Hey Neil, If I wasn't absolutely positive my wife would KILL me, I'd have all these guys!! I think they look great. I had all the GI Joes when I was a kid, and these are just unbelieveable in detail. PS - You're a good Dad!!!

Hi Darrell, The smaller boat is a simpler kit in 1/125 scale that my mother gave me. Bless her heart, I can't believe she even remembered me talking about it. Aren't Mom's great! The hull is cut open with a very simple interior. With some work it can be made into a nice model. It's really more of a kids kit. The larger Revell 1/72 kit is killer. There are SO many after market items available for this kit you just can't believe it. Yes, you can cut the hull open and add several available compartments if you wish. But with this kit, you will have to open the hull up yourself. Since this is my first boat, I will probably just concentrate on the hull details and see how I do with that. I've wanted this kit for a while now, and now they have a US Gato Class sub coming out in 1/72!!! Does anyone know what the differences are between this boat and the "Atlantic" version boat Revell is releasing??

Hello Garth, As always, thanks!! I wanted one in a little better condition, but these don't come up very often. Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas!!

Hi Paul, I'm looking forward to tackling this one. I might even do one of those photo essays as I build it. I've never done that. I'm also hoping I can get guys that have built this boat to post photos of theirs. (Hint, Hint). I'd also like suggestions on after market items people have used and can recommend.

Finally, I got the U-Boot!! (X2) Hoping to get the new 1/72 American sub for my birthday!!!

No one??

Jerry, Between this thread and your cased thread, I'm in heaven. This is the exact type of collection I love. EK's are just the best. Thanks very much for posting, you have a really super collection going.

Hi Bob, I understand what you're saying. BUT, you still have one fantastic (accumulation, gathering, set, whatever). As long as it brings you joy and keeps your interest peaked, that's what really counts.

Hi Bob, If you don't mind, would you please tell us what exactly is your definition of "collection"?? These are fantastic!! A super...ummm....accumulation. Thanks for posting these, I really enjoyed this.

Oh my God..... This brought tears to my eyes. Darrell knows what I mean. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Great selection and all in great condition.

YOWZA YOWZA !!!! Chris, Your collection seems to have GROWN. Fantastic. Still love those frames. Merry Christmas.... Jim

Here's something new. All opinions are welcome. Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

Rick, You are amazing!! Really!! Being from Rhode Island, I particularly enjoyed this. Thanks.

This deserves a BUMP ^^^^ Beautiful collection!

Don, You misunderstood my comment. I meant what I was saying was not very collector like!!! My comment, WOW!! Your display is GREAT!!! I keep all my stuff in Rikers mounts. Sorry, I should have proof read. With the badges you have there, I'd keep them locked up too!!!

Hi Don, Maybe not very collector like, but WOW!! No wonder I can't find that one perfect Panzer badge!!??

Great!! Always looking for another US armor fan. I'm going to start another thread with a Armor Group patch (8GP). Maybe you can give an opinion.

Thanks guys. This is from another site: "Portrait is of Thaddeus Kosciusko who was a General in the Continental Army (American) during the American Revolution and then worked for Polish independence. This is probably a Polish or American patriotic society medal." Interesting.

Hello Hinrik, Great posts, and great information!! Thank you. Perhaps you should write a book on the subject. Maybe something like a photo book and narrative?? Thanks again.

Posting for a friend.... American Revolution or maybe a commemorative??

Hi Kevin, Thanks much for the information. Most appreciated!! Jim

The reverse.... Again, any and all opinions are welcome. Thanks much.

Here is an Armor School DUI. Is this from the WWII period? It is marked sterling on the reverse. Sorry about the pic, these are hard to get a good shot with.