PT-109

Dave,

You did a nice job on your depth charges.

Garth 

Here are some photos.  They're very small!  Once I add the rails inside the rack, add the retaining strap, and paint, it should look pretty sharp.  Certainly better than the pot metal unit I got from HR products. 

Build them just the way I described above.  I'm not sure what else I can add.  It was a very easy process.  It probably took me about 20 minutes. 

cthulhu77 wrote:

Good idea, but some photos would be nice!

We like pics!! and, if it's no trouble,... how about a step by step

tutorial to go with it?

I was able to put together a pretty convincing depth charge for the WEM depth charge rack.  I started with K&S brass tubing 1/4 diameter and cut it to fit just inside the WEM depth charge rack.  This now forms the casing for the depth charge.  Then I found that Evergreen styrene 7/32 tubing fits snugly inside the 1/4 K&S tube.  I sealed one end of the styrene tubing by butt gluing on some thin plastic sheet stock (also Evergreen) so that the tube is now capped.  I sanded it to shape so that I could slide it back into the depth charge casing.  Then I cut the 7/32 capped tubing so that it was less than half the length of the casing.  I slid it into the casing so that the capped tubing was recessed just a tiny bit like a real depth charge.  I repeated this again to seal off the other end of the casing.  A tiny amount of CA was used to seal the styrene in place.  Next I took 2 parts 43 from the WEM set and glued them to either end of the depth charge.  Viola!  A very convincing 1/72 depth charge.  Maybe the nicest thing I've done so far on this boat! 

Dave

Roger that.  Now git to buildin' & Please post pics

There is quite a bit of info out there to sort through that's for sure.

Build to your satisfaction as  that's what this hoby is all about

Well, there are alot of threads in here on the PT-109 & one guy is/was working on PT-117 with alot of pics. He is also using the White Ensign Models PE set.

My build is progressing slowly as I still have the topside to do. As far as painting goes, that's still a big debate but, WEM has  item# WEMCC US 29,  U.S. Navy WWII tropical Green which is pretty close to what was used in the Pacific Theatre.

I highly recommend Al Ross & John Lambert's "Allied Coastal Forces" vol.2 as a reference, T. Garth Connolly's PT Boats in Action &  along with his website http://www.ptboatworld.com/models.htm

Another site I can't forget (I'd be swimmin' with the fishes if I did!) is http://www.coastalforcesplans.com/index.html

You'll find alot of info on those sites. Any questions, feel free to ask away. Remember, the only stupid question is the one not asked

Blue Max II wrote:

I'm in the same boat (no pun).  Didn't realize the Pathfinders already hit the ground.  Good to see other Hippys survived the 60's with some brain cells......

Thanks for dropping by. And, to the forums  Now what are brain cells?!?!

We only use 2o% of over brains so, why not burn out the other 80%!!

 Hey, Ed!! Hope you get better real quick with that camera. I want to see some good clear shots of this beauty!!

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Dubau wrote:

Looking good Ed, Looks better if I squint my eyes.......... You will get the hang on if soon I know you will. Bud

Thanks Bud! I know ya need glasses fer that squintin' problem

Looking good Ed,

Looks better if I squint my eyes..........

You will get the hang on if soon I know you will.

Bud

a few more pics

Thanks Dave,  I do try to pay attention to detail when I can & that just kind of struck me funny & so I posted it to see what  everyone had to say.

HOw's them torp tubes coming?

Hi Eddie,

First time I've noticed the numbers on the bow of that boat.  Hard to say if it was painted over or not.  I would guess not.  I'll have to think hard about adding that to the boat.  Nice observation.

Dave

Greg, You asked for it!!

Rob aka Smokinguns3 sent me a digital camera for my B-day/ Christmas present which I got today. Now, I just have to figure out how to work this thing properly

I just found a new site & found this on the PT-109

look closely at the center photo just above the block...

http://www.researcheratlarge.com/Photos/PT109.html

are those numbers on the PTs  in a combat area or were they just painted over? 

Dubau wrote:

WOW Ed. that looks cool How big/small is this PT-Boat ? Bud

It's the Revell 1/72 PT-109 which is roughly 13" long with a 3 1/2" beam. Torp tubes are approx. 3" in length. 

WOW Ed. that looks cool

How big/small is this PT-Boat ?

Bud

Ok, Just tried something earlier and thought I'd share it with y'all

whaddaya think?

cthulhu77 wrote:

Looking good, Ed !     Too bad there is no way to fit the entire boat onto the scanner ! LOL...

I tried to but, didn't scan too well. Couldn't see it! I did pick up a Kodak "Plus" Camera  and have been taking pics & will post 'em  when I get them developed.

Looking good, Ed !

    Too bad there is no way to fit the entire boat onto the scanner ! LOL...

What do you think?!