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Italeri 1/35 Elco 80 Finished!

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Naperville, IL
Italeri 1/35 Elco 80 Finished!
Posted by jlbishop on Monday, December 19, 2011 12:52 PM

Hi all,

I've just finished my PT-579 - see the pics in the attached link!

The model is the 1/35 Italeri kit, with Archer Fine Transfers, Lion Roar Photo Etch, some Royal Models stowage, and some of my own work.
Please note the correct rudders, and the open forward compartment!
Take care,
John
  • Member since
    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Monday, December 19, 2011 3:58 PM

That is fantastic!

I wasn't expecting such awesomeness!

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Monday, December 19, 2011 4:09 PM

I agree that came out awesome ,great attention to details . Nicely done Sir!!!

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: San Francisco, CA
Posted by telsono on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:14 PM

Very well done!Toast

Mike T.

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  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Harlan, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Posted by robtmelvin on Monday, January 16, 2012 10:58 AM

John, that is some seriously nice work.  I've got the big Elco in the stash and in fact just ordered the LionRoar super detail set.  You've got me thinking now about getting some stowage.  I think, after seeing it on your build, it looks great and really brings the model to life.  Congratulations on a great job.  Hope mine comes out half that good!  I'll definitely be using your work for reference.

Bob 

Just launched:  Revell 1/249 U.S.S. Buckley w/ after market PE and guns.

Building: Italieri 1/35 P.T. 596 w/ Lion Roar PE.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Naperville, IL
Posted by jlbishop on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:07 PM

Bob,

Thanks for the kind words on the PT Build!  If you are looking for PT references I highly recommend Al Ross's 1/35 PT plans - they were a big help!  In particular the plans outline the relatively few innaccuracies in the kit - the rudder shape and engine cover deadlights, and torpedo rack positions are probably the most visible.

For stowage - take a look at Royal Models.  The rope bumpers came from Thach productions.

Take care,

John

 

  • Member since
    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:48 PM

Youse is a awesome boat builder , dude !!!That is one beautiful piece of work .I will , take you to task though .You did a nice a nice job on weathering , BUT , along the waterline it looks like rust .Sorry , the boats were wood ! I would tone the strip of grunge with a little black wash to look more like grungy moss and sea grass on a wood boat in the western pacific . Other than that hit I picked , I just absolutely approve at the way you brought her to life .I noticed detail down the hatches , was it aftermarket  ? or did it come with the kit OR even better yet did you create the novel peeks below ? I am just glabberfasted with your level of work .       tankerbuilder

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