The 2006 Patrol Torpedo Boat group build

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

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

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

to the Group build This is my first as well buut, we shall get our sea legs before too long

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 appreciated  Are you doing it OOB or adding  AM parts? Scratch building?

Eddie

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!

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

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 Garth  a shameless plug

robh wrote:

Ok following on from the other thread I have a skytrex 1/600 Elco  PT34 so sign me up:)

C'mon down

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

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

cthulhu77 wrote:

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

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

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....  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.

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.

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.

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

Thank you Mr. Ross.  Greatly appreciate the courtesy.

Kind Regards,

Celestino

cthulhu77 wrote:

tick tock tick tock....hours away now!

engines at the ready warmed up & ready

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

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.

Never done a ship or boat before so this should be interesting!

I guess I've got something to do tomorrow...look for a kit!