The 2006 Patrol Torpedo Boat group build

usernameunknown wrote:

Ill try not to bore all you plastic modellers with endless photos of the radio control set up.

   Being a r/c enthusiast, even though the missus won't go for it anymore ($), I would beg you to post pics of the radio setup!  Thanks for jumping in on the GB, there are some really great boats being made.

               Greg

cthulhu77 wrote:

usernameunknown wrote: Ill try not to bore all you plastic modellers with endless photos of the radio control set up.      Being a r/c enthusiast, even though the missus won't go for it anymore ($), I would beg you to post pics of the radio setup!  Thanks for jumping in on the GB, there are some really great boats being made.                Greg

Hi,

There is a thread on Revell's Vosper I am building in the Ships section: http://finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/681661/ShowPost.aspx

And I have a question for all our PT-boat experts. I want to know, which DC racks the American-built Vospers were equiped with.

I suspect, that the builders used the same racks as for the US PT boats. Is it true?

Thank you and best regards,
Oleg

Mavrik wrote:

...which DC racks the American-built Vospers were equiped with. I suspect, that the builders used the same racks as for the US PT boats. Is it true?

Without factory documentation, it's impossible to say with certainty.  However, if you look at photos and Vosper/ELCO drawings of this unit on RN and USN boats, you'll notice that they are very similar, if not identical.   Same goes for those fitted to the 63' PTCs lend/leased to the Soviets.  There's an excellent photo of PTC62 with them fitted in Friedman's US Small Combatants. 

John Lambert has drawn this rack.  He sells them on his website (www.lambert-plans.com) and included them in our Allied Coastal Forces of WWII, vol. 1.

Al Ross

Hippy-Ed wrote:

Alrighty now, who's been doing what lately? I think it's time for me to get back in the game coach I feel the itch....

Greg, I here by request permission to disembark from the G/B. My orders came in this aftenoon to report for truck drivers' training at 0600hrs. on Monday. Who knows when I'll be able to finish this PT-109.

It's been fun & I wish y'all the best of luck.  And Garth, Please don't be too rough on them[wicked laugh]

Eddie 

  Well, shoot.  Ed, you were one of the big movers and shakers for this event.  Whatever happens, be sure to post pics of your completed PT boat when you can!

                      Greg

Does that mean my request is granted skipper?

I'll be looking to get a laptop & a camera soon as the paychecks start rolling in.  

For anyone working on an 80' ELCO for the build, I've uploaded a couple photos to my site (www.coastalforcesplans.com) in the "References" section that may be of interest.  One is a photo of the helm from the ELCO Parts Manual and the other is a view looking up at the starboard shaft, strut, prop, and rudder.   The manual is full of photos of the various metal parts on the boats (bitts, chocks, cleats, deadlights, struts, rudders, etc.)  If you have a specific item you need to see, let me know and I'll see if it's in there. 

Al Ross 

cthulhu77 wrote:

Well, shoot.  Ed, you were one of the big movers and shakers for this event.  Whatever happens, be sure to post pics of your completed PT boat when you can!                         Greg

Request permission to come aboard skipper.... The mission was scrubbed & my boat (plans actually) took a torpedo hit to the fantail   Looks like I'll be working on my PT-109 again this weekend

Al, thanks for posting those pics. I find it informative & some what helpful tpp.

Anything on the Lazzarette with the hatch open looking in? 

Hippy-Ed wrote:

Anything on the Lazzarette with the hatch open looking in?

No, but I've posted two taken from inside the lazarette.  One is looking at the transom, the other is looking to port.  www.coastalforcesplans.com  "References"

Al 

alross2 wrote:

Hippy-Ed wrote:   Anything on the Lazzarette with the hatch open looking in?  No, but I've posted two taken from inside the lazarette.  One is looking at the transom, the other is looking to port.  www.coastalforcesplans.com  "References" Al

now is this the early or late 80' Elco? or, is there any difference? The pics are great!! Thanks

Hippy-Ed wrote:

now is this the early or late 80' Elco? or, is there any difference? The pics are great!! Thanks

The person who sent them to me indicated this was PT589 and were dated 2MAR45.  The early boats would have been similar, but I'll have to go through my ELCO drawings to give you a better answer.

Al

I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter

 Sorry, Cthulhu77

Chek6 wrote:

I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77

Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up.

Hippy-Ed wrote:

Chek6 wrote: I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77   Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up.

gulfstreamV wrote:

Hippy-Ed wrote:  Chek6 wrote: I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77   Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up. Ah,  Ah, Well Ah? Ed, post a pic of your boat.

  It would be great to hear from everyone, and see some pics, of their PT boats so far...I know, we only have a few weeks to go !  Perhaps this weekend, we could look forward to some new photos? (yeah, yeah, I am one of the worst about posting work-in-progress)

                         Greg

  Well, a group build with only two ships done is kind of silly...I am going to extend the deadline, again. But, those who have finished their ships and sent me the pics will get bonus points for being on time !

    This time of year can be hectic for everyone, I know...it is for me!  If anyone has a problem with waiting for a bit for the judging, let me know:

     ewaldbros@hotmail.com