The 2006 Patrol Torpedo Boat group build

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.

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

cthulhu77 wrote:

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

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

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

robh wrote:

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

C'mon down

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Unable to?  Hmmmmm.  Gee, ............

Let's see, Chris?  No soup for you.  Next! 

Garth

Jeff Herne wrote:

You guys can put me down as a definite maybe. I'll be starting another scratchbuilt 1/32 S-boat this summer...I just got a second commission based on the first one I'm finishing up. Jeff

Hippy-ed,

you are correct, it IS the Lindberg 1/32 PT109, must have been having a 'senior moment'

thanks for the superb pics & suggestions for reference books, i will be looking them up as i can.

Regretfully, I won't be joining you on the GB,

as I've got FAR too much to do, need to get some serious paperwork finished, I'm moving again, my stash is growing out of hand (again)! & the kit itself is a 'rescue' kit, started by previous owner, but mostly complete.

Also, i'm a bit obsessive about interior detailing, so i like to collect as much info as possible before i start!

Thanks again & gook luck!

Jon UK

ps is the new Italeri 80' ELCO boat the same build series?  I ask because the Lindberg 1/32 (?) LCVP is almost the dimensions as the Itasleri LCVP?

cthulhu77 wrote:

Whoa! I sense some serious detailing coming on !  More the merrier, John, have never heard of that kit, but it would be stunning. Whatever you do, don't post the ebay address up here, you'd end up in a bidding war! :)                 greg

Rules:

   1. Models must not be started prior to May 15th, 2006, and must be completed by October 1st, 2006.

   2. Any and all aftermarket details, scratchbuilt items, and such are allowable.

   3. Any scale, any type of torpedo boat is allowed, ie: PT's, MTB's, Schnellboots, etc.

   4. Garth has the final word on placement, no quibbling !

   5. You must have fun.  We are trying to bring more modelers into the wonderful world of building these little mosquito boats, so make your best pitch, and post as much as you can.

Whoa! I sense some serious detailing coming on !  More the merrier, John, have never heard of that kit, but it would be stunning. Whatever you do, don't post the ebay address up here, you'd end up in a bidding war! :)

                greg

Jon_a_its wrote:

Hi Armour nut jumping ship I have just e-bayed the Revel 1/32 PT109, which is as old as I am, so not having boat refs, what books should I look for for for visible interior & details fit? thanks in advance Jon UK

Hi

Armour nut jumping ship

I have just e-bayed the Revel 1/32 PT109, which is as old as I am, so not having boat refs, what books should I look for for for visible interior & details fit?

thanks in advance

Jon UK