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The 2006 Patrol Torpedo Boat group build

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Posted by PTConsultingNHR on Monday, May 8, 2006 2:27 PM

OK people, listen up here.

May I ask if you'll all do me a favor?  Since I've just have a 56.6K dial-up modem at home, when all of you finally do submit your work to me for judging - please send in a format that will allow me to download it quickly and painlessly.  Thank you.

I'll look for historical accuracy, best looking model and the like.  But, please I WANT you to understand one thing; this is a hobby, not the be-all and end-all of life as we know it.  Have fun and stay happy - don't get all stressed over  things like that boat had that item one millimeter to the left of that hatch.

It is a hobby people - have fun with it.  OK?

Garth

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 8, 2006 2:36 PM
Garth, You sank Greg's Battleship!!Shock [:O]Mischief [:-,]Laugh [(-D] LoL... Historical accuracy... what does this mean exactly?Confused [%-)]Shock [:O]Propeller [8-] Now yer stressin' me out!!Censored [censored]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 8, 2006 3:01 PM

Hi,

Please add me to the group build. Have Airfix 1/72 E-boat.

Do you need any other info from me?

Do I submit photos of build progress?

Never done an online/gorup build before.

Thanks,

Celestino

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 8, 2006 3:09 PM
 Celestino wrote:

Hi,

Please add me to the group build. Have Airfix 1/72 E-boat.

Do you need any other info from me?

Do I submit photos of build progress?

Never done an online/gorup build before.

Thanks,

Celestino


Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the Group buildBig Smile [:D] This is my first as well buut, we shall get our sea legs before too longWink [;)]

We don't really need any other info from you at this time

As far as pictures go,  once we get underway pics would be appreciatedBig Smile [:D]  Are you doing it OOB or adding  AM parts? Scratch building?

Eddie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 8, 2006 3:21 PM
 cthulhu77 wrote:

  

 

 

 Well, interest has been percolating enough, we have ourselves the best of judges, Garth from PT Consulting, and a plethora of talent:

   So far:

     Cthulhu 77 w/ postwar s-boot, whatif PT boat, Pt-815 missile/torpedo boat

     Hippy-Ed  w/ Revell 1/72 PT-109

     Chek6

      Weebles

      Schoonerbumm

     Mavrik

     Al Gunthwaite

     BCS   w/ 1/72 Tamiya Perkasa

     Michel.vrtg w/ Revell PT-117

     Possibles:

     FrogFoot w/ Revell s-Boot

      mkhoot

     Roadkill_275   w/ Revell 1/72 PT Boat

     EPinniger

              if you are interested , post your name on, and get ready for the build!



Greg,  here's an  update:

Celestino  w/ Airfix 1/72 E Boat

robh  w/ Skytrex 1/600 Elco PT-34

and Definate Possible: 
Jeff Herne  w/ 1/32 S Boat

Welcome aboard  y'all!Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 8, 2006 3:30 PM

I received my White Ensign PE parts today, but, stupid as I am, I did not buy the WE paint.

Argh, what does this "tropical green" look like?

Michel

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 8, 2006 3:49 PM
 michel.vrtg wrote:

I received my White Ensign PE parts today, but, stupid as I am, I did not buy the WE paint.

Argh, what does this "tropical green" look like?

Michel


MTB Green was a "home brew" as someone mentioned in my thread: http://www.finescale.com/FSM/CS/forums/547311/ShowPost.aspx

also,Check this link for pics http://www.ptboatworld.com/models.htm  any questions about the site can be answered by GarthBig Smile [:D]  a shameless plugWink [;)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 8, 2006 5:47 PM
Ok following on from the other thread I have a skytrex 1/600 Elco  PT34 so sign me up:)



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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Monday, May 8, 2006 6:29 PM
 robh wrote:
Ok following on from the other thread I have a skytrex 1/600 Elco  PT34 so sign me up:)



Sign - Welcome [#welcome] aboard robhBig Smile [:D] there's plenty o' room fer your PT-34, tie 'er up to the stern cleat & she kin follow right alongCool [8D]


Also I would like to announce our new Technical Advisor to the group. Someone who's knowledge &  resouces would be invaluable to most of us... Mr. Al Ross C'mon down Make a Toast [#toast]

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Posted by cthulhu77 on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:05 AM
Glad to see so many people fascinated with these small boats of war !  Days are winding up...soon !
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Posted by PTConsultingNHR on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 10:02 AM
Good luck everyone.
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 7:58 PM
Thanks GarthSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg] With you as the "Judge" some of us'll need all the luck we can musterWink [;)]Whistling [:-^]

I too am glad to see so many people interested in these boatsThumbs Up [tup]

Let's kick the tires & light the fires skipperCaptain [4:-)]

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Posted by cthulhu77 on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 8:17 PM

Almost...almost...tick, tick, tick...

 

  There are some new additions to the rules, so be sure to check them out!

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:41 PM
 cthulhu77 wrote:

Almost...almost...tick, tick, tick...

 

  There are some new additions to the rules, so be sure to check them out!



Laugh [(-D] rule change?!Sign - Oops [#oops]Talk about last minute changesGrumpy [|(] We don't need no stinkin' rules!!Clown [:o)] Do we????Whistling [:-^]
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Posted by alross2 on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 6:09 PM

Hi Guys,

Well, as I mentioned to Ed on the general site, I'd be happy to serve as an additional resource for your group project.  Having studied these craft for decades, I have material that you might otherwise have difficulty accessing.  I have a lot on RN and USN types, a fair amount on Italian Navy types, and a bit on Kriegsmarine and other types.  So, if you can't find what you're seeking through more common channels, let me know.  I'll try to be useful... :-}

Al

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 11:41 PM
 alross2 wrote:

Hi Guys,

Well, as I mentioned to Ed on the general site, I'd be happy to serve as an additional resource for your group project.  Having studied these craft for decades, I have material that you might otherwise have difficulty accessing.  I have a lot on RN and USN types, a fair amount on Italian Navy types, and a bit on Kriegsmarine and other types.  So, if you can't find what you're seeking through more common channels, let me know.  I'll try to be useful... :-}

Al


Thank you for coming aboard Al. You've been most helpful in my research on the 4M2500s Now if I can only get ahold of the supplies....Mischief [:-,]  Like he said y'all, if ya can't find certain details through regular channels, Al will see what he can dig up on the subject.

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Posted by PTConsultingNHR on Thursday, May 11, 2006 6:21 AM
As will I as well, whereas I don't have Dr. Ross' seniority in the field, I can however put you in touch with sources that you might not be able to find on your own.  I have sources that have quite a lot on the RN and Kriegsmarine vessels.
 
Just email me with your inquiries.  I will do my best to help.
 
Garth
 
 
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:14 AM

Can the Airfix RAF boat be built as MGB 43 and/or Polish S2/S3?

I mean if the hull is the same then the remainder above can be reworked.

 

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Posted by PTConsultingNHR on Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:47 AM
Yes, a man named James Pritchard did that conversion, actually he did a couple of them utilizing the Airfix kit ... Find the IPMS/UK's SIG on torpedo boats and ask them if they could get you the articles.
 
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Posted by PTConsultingNHR on Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:57 AM
I apologize people.  I may have mis-spoken, the gentleman's name MIGHT be John Pitchard.  My bad.
 
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:45 PM

I searched online and found a few photos of MGB 34, it has sponsons on either side of the cabin with twin Lewis guns. and the Polish MGBs have a single turret superimposed over the cabin about aft or mid length with a sort of mini-tower and fairing. Really strange design.

Info says these are ex-Netherland bound boats.

http://www.polishnavy.pl/history/index_03.html

http://www.hslmouldings.co.uk/polish_mgb%20S2.htm 

NB: I realize Messrs. Ross and Connelly are motor torpedo and small boat experts. I hope you gentlemen do not mind my posting the links in the previous posts regarding MTBs.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by alross2 on Thursday, May 11, 2006 6:57 PM

I found the articles John P. wrote for Airfix Magazine back in 1980.  He sent me copies of them and some other great stuff over twenty years ago.  If you send me your email, I'll send you jpgs of the plans for MGB43 and MASB 37.

The 63' MASBs fall into the 22-39, 40-45, & 49 group.  Various sources (Rance, North, Lenton & Colledge) indicate that MASB 40-45 were originally destined for Sweden and The Netherlands.  43 still exists as a yacht owned by Gordon Clavell.  He has a nice website with photos and a short history at:  http://www.alliesinwar.com/gordon_cavells_mtb_45_s3.htm

If anyone is doing the 63' HSL as an HSL, I'm about to post a number of color renderings of five of them that John did about the same time as the articles.  They will be on www.coastalforcesplans.com in Photos.

Al Ross

 

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:15 PM

Thank you Mr. Ross.  Greatly appreciate the courtesy.

Kind Regards,

Celestino

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, May 14, 2006 12:50 AM
tick-tock says the clockTongue [:P] almost time to shove off from the dockSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]  anyone excited about this? Or am I the only oneWink [;)]
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Posted by Dr. Faust on Sunday, May 14, 2006 1:34 AM
Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Is anybody doing the PT-73? Not trying to be funny, but I think you can get the shows dvd"s. That would provide some great reference, as far as that show (hollywood) boat would be concerened.Mischief [:-,]Question [?]

Just build it (and post pics when youre done)

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Posted by cthulhu77 on Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:46 PM
tick tock tick tock....hours away now!
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, May 14, 2006 7:03 PM
 cthulhu77 wrote:
tick tock tick tock....hours away now!


All Aboard!! engines at the ready Captain [4:-)] warmed up & readyBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 14, 2006 7:57 PM

In anticipation of the starting gun going off, the bench has been cleared off and the box got pulled off the shelf where it has sat too long.  Looking at this again, I remember why it is I wanted to build this great looking little boat.

Bruce

 

 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, May 14, 2006 8:30 PM
Hmmm, interesting  kit there Bruce! I've never seen a kit like that with pre-painted parts or, different colored sprues before.Smile [:)] Looks like it'll be an interesting build thoBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 14, 2006 9:21 PM

Please add my name to the fun. I'm not 100% sure which kit I'll be working on but as soon as I pick it up I'll let you all know.Confused [%-)]

 

Never done a ship or boat before so this should be interesting!Blush [:I]

I guess I've got something to do tomorrow...look for a kit!Evil [}:)]

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