In all, if you are looking for a quick and easy way to get an rc pt boat, this is a decent option. Midwest pt 109 elco 80 class scale rc torpedo boat pt 109 elco 80 class scale rc torpedo boat. What follows is my progress build of this excellent model. Ive built other similar rc boats, this one is a little rough around the edges but.
Italeri 5618 pt 109 crew with accessories 8001283056182. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Italeri usually suggests model master paints for their kits. Pt boats were a torpedoarmed fast attack crafts used by the united states navy, during the second world war, especially in south pacific war theatre. Italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat youtube. This kit from italeri contains 322 parts molded in gray plastic, plus one clear acetate sheet for the windows, one photo etched fret containing 86 parts for torpedo fins, rocket launchers sides, 37mm gun ammo conveyor, gun sights, main mast aerials, instruments panel, deck lights.
In april 1943 the command of a pt 109 was taken by lieutenant junior grade john fitzgerald kennedy, the future president of the us. Pt 109 is on the starboard side of pt 61 as verified by the skipper, mr. The pro boat pt 109 ep rtr is the only rtr warship on the market so anyone can enjoy the realistic, historical look without having to build a kit model. I just completed my revell 172 pt109 model after many many years of listening and asking questions about this specific boat. As i stated i have finally started my pt 109 conversion to rc. Here is entry for the mrcitaleri contest e boat, yacht boat, scale. Fellow modelers, i recently purchased italeri s brand new 5 scale pt 109 and quickly moved it to the top of the must build list. Revellmonogram pt109 plastic model military ship kit 1.
The wellknown pt109 belonged to the elco pt103 class, had a length of eighty feet and a full load displacement of 56 tons. Kennedy model kit in 5 scale from the plastic ship model kit range accurately recreates the real life us motor torpedo boat famously commanded by john f. The pt 103 class italeri 5 scale pt 109, kit number 56, is a good kit right out of the box. If you on the other hand is looking to superdetail a static model, go with the italeri kit. Fellow modelers, i was able to get several good overview photos, and they are below. All results related to pt boat found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. Elco 80 pt boat on deck color series no 5 online pdf ebook. The primary offensive armament was four 21inch torpedoes. Kennedy, usnr, standing, far right with other crewmen onboard. This is italeris 5 scale motor torpedo boat pt 109 plastic model kit. Since there always seems to be a lot of interest on this forum in pt boats in general, and particularly pt 109, i have attached some photos of my conversion of the italeri 5 pt 596 kit. Apr 07, 20 italeri pt 596 rc converted and on its maiden voyage on the swimming pool in vallensb.
This is italeri s 5 scale motor torpedo boat pt 109 plastic model kit. This is the 5 scale motor torpedo boat pt 109 by italeri. I would encourage you to visit the following internet sites which will help you with your build. New lindberg motorized air force rescue boat, internet modeler, april 2008. So after gathering some background research came the gathering of parts needed for my first go at a solo conversion, i. Powered by three 12cylinder 1500hp packard gas engines, it was able to reach a speed of 41 knots. For starters, it is about time that a new pt boat kit was produced. The model is meant to represent her as she was on the famous night of august 12, 1943, prior to being rammed and cut in two by the japanese destroyer amagiri. The pt 109 offers high performance features known to the pro boat line. While the venerable revell, 80 elco pt 109 kit filled the gap, the scale and minor detail where the biggest issues. However, i did that many years ago and wanted to try something new. Model ship building, boat building plans, plywood boat, wood boats, rc boot, boat drawing, model boat plans.
Very detailed and looks to be somewhat simple to build, asis. Italeri pt 109 plastic kit with optional updateconversion kit. Ive included some photos of pt 109 in color tied up with some 77 elcos which share the field created overall green color that pt 109 was painted at the time of her sinking. Italeri rc elco 80 pt596 torpedp boat full rc function. New jersey, was the most famous manufacturer of pt boats during the world war ii. Radio controlled boats 3 things veteran rc boat nuts wished theyd learnt before. This is a plastic model kit of a italeri model ships5 pt109 usn motor torpedo boat. Fiberglass hull all neccessary wood parts fittings package with wood turnings, brass detail, 80 cast. Get 20% off rrp, when you buy the italeri 5 elco mtb pt109 john f. Home italeri model ships5 pt109 usn motor torpedo boat kit. Also see our links page for the latest updates on available models and equipment. Italeri 5 motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 2 youtube.
Italeri motor torpedo boat pt109 military kit model cars. Buy products related to pt boat products and see what customers say about pt boat. Throttle push rod deck housings with all sections and end blocks for pt 103196 in 5th, 2nd, 124th, 120th, and 116th scales added. Italeri 56 5 motor torpedo boat pt109 kit first look.
The instruction booklets included with the kit have actual pictures of the pt 596 as it currently looks and preserved at this museum, and the model exactly emulates its current museum fit. In a nutshell, this kit will buildup into a fine display piece straight out of the box. What you see here is the very first accurate representation of pt 109 in kit form. Apr 10, 2014 first test on the 5 italeri pt 109, motors and rudders. Pt 109 project scratch build a semi scale rc model boat. If youre doing the pt 109 as it appeared on the day of its loss, then the rack still remains off but the gun is definitely lashed to the deck. Detailing the italeri pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model. The excellent 20page, 52step instruction booklet offers two build options.
Regarding the box, dont use the cover art as any sort of reference. Italeri s 5 scale pt 109 model kit includes not only finely molded plastic parts sprues, but also a set of photoetch, fine thread for the rigging and an information booklet. Italeris 5 scale pt109 model kit includes not only finely molded plastic. Italeri 5 scale pt 109 finescale modeler magazine detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley. The elco naval division, located in bayonne, nj, was the most famous manufacturer of pt boats during the war. Pass the time and learn a little about history all at the same time. And i may have missed a little detail, but in that size its hard to tell. Patrol torpedo boat pt109, revell 05147 2018 scalemates.
This little research made me know more about these compact russian tanks t72t90, and so it grew my interest in them. I think ive constructed a fairly accurate interpretation of pt109. Stuart hurley italeri pt 109 build wooden ship models. I have done several plastic conversions over the years but this will be the first with brushless power. This is the italeri motor torpedo boat pt 109 in 1. This is the fiberglass pt 109 scale world war ii patrol torpedo boat by dumas. Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey detailed hull temporary 37mm at gun screws. Although i did make some modifications, i kept them to a minimum and tried to stay close to an out of the box build. Italeri 5 motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 2 duration.
Italeris pt109 to an rc model the subdrivers forum. Converting the trumpeter t72 mbt to rc 116 scale to improve the heng long t90 i read some books and gathered informationphotos from the web. Fellow modelers, irecently purchased italeri s brand new 5 scale pt 109 and quickly moved it to the top of the must build list. Pt 109 wooden ship laser cut model kit jfk atlantis toy and hobby. If you want an easy kit to convert to rc look for the lindberg 1. Many in the rc community have modified the basic kit with good results. Handlaid fiberglass hull cleanly diecut plywood decks and super structure super scale vessel three different powering methods are detailed in the plans and instructions includes. Built straight from the box, the italeri kit depicts pt 596, a very late production 80 elco boat. Officially designated a motor torpedo boat mtb, much of the us navys prewar top brass had, at best, an ambivalent attitude toward developing this class of small combatants. This is my conversion of the italeri 5 pt boat kit to pt 109. E boat, military modelling, armada, military equipment, rc model, mold.
Another kit by lindberg, and just as old, is the 1. This is the 5 scale motor torpedo boat pt 109 plastic model military ship kit by italeri. May 18, 2017 elco 80 pt 596 torpedo boat italeri full rc scale 5. Italeri model ships5 pt109 usn motor torpedo boat kit. Italeri military model 5 figure pt 109 crew scale hobby 5618 t5618. Sep 30, 2018 italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat. Frank andruss and gene kirkland provided excellent historical information about elco, jfk and pt 109. Italeri 5 scale motor toredo boat pt 109 build update. Its for sale in pdf format download through the link above. The elco naval division, located in bayonne, new jersey, was the most famous manufacture of pt boats during the world war ii. Italeri 5 jfk pt109 torpedo boat to be released just saw this in the airfix modeling magazine. May 06, 20 italeri has revamped its 5 scale model of the elco 80 pt boat to reissue the kit as the famous pt 109. Not surprising, most kits are of pt109 and other elco 80 ft pts.
Elco 80 pt 596 torpedo boat italeri full rc scale 5 youtube. Time for another update on pt 109 i am really starting to enjoy this build my first boat and it wont be the last. Italeri s pt109 is the logical followon use of their previously released elco pt 596. Pt stands for patrol torpedo and its main operational use was to patrol and attack surface targets. I know pt 105 was camouflaged later but not overall green shown in later photos. Progress build of italeris 5 pt109 hobbyist forums. Dumas pt109 fiberglass hull 48 at f l y h o b b i e s.
Ptboat uses frames, but your browser doesnt seem to support them. The famous pt 109, belonged to the elco pt 103 class, had a length of 80 feet 24 m. May 27, 2016 pt 109 boat model kits detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model. For a winning look the experts highly recommend paint, and glue is required for this italeri kit. This boat is running on one brushless outrunner and in this video on a 2 cell lipo. The kit is very impressive, not only in the size of the box and model inside but in the details that have been added by the use of new molds. I added a link of my completed model that i shared with my pt boat family and once i finish the base and case ill post some information at this site too. A way better choice than the old lindberg pt if you want to make a scale model andor an rc conversion. Working from the original elco drawings, italeri created about 300 pieces, plus photoetched parts to recreate the 80 u. A few months back one of my reps brought in the instruction booklet for the new 5 italeris pt 109. The motor torpedo boat elco 80ftclasspage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this ship.
I did the that looks about right method of measureguessing. This museum actually houses the pt 596 80 elco used to help italeri plan and design this model. Both boxes have been opened and molested, but nothing was started or removedlost. This modification took place the day before pt 109 was rammed by the ijn destroyer amagiri. Dec 15, 2017 download elco 80 pt boat on deck color series no 5 pdf online. Italeri pt109 motor torpedo boat plastic model military ship. More about the motor torpedo boat elco 80ftclass fast attack craft. My build will be very close to straight from the box and will depict pt 109. Detailing and converting the 1 35 scale italeri pt596 createspace. Pt109 build help essential magazine for scale model. Its not as detailed or as accurate as the italeri kit but it has the running gear you need for the rc conversion. Detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, page 1. Rtr and artr from pro boat and graupner plastic kits from lindberg, italeri and a wooden kits from dumas or maybe plans for scratch building. Detailing the italeri pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model are you ready to build your own boat.
Italeri solicited our help to organize a booklet about pt 109 and this class of elco boats. When italeri produced the pt 596 last production block in 5 scale and then followed this with president john f. The kit features a onepiece hull, and several new sprues to backdate the kit to the earlier pt 103class boat. I added the channel and connector for the bow light. History you might say that the birth of the american pt boat, in the late 1930s, was a difficult one. Italeri s pt 109 is the logical followon use of their previously released elco pt 596. Torpedo boat by ted taylor boat, rc boats, pt boat. Italeri has revamped its 5 scale model of the elco 80 pt boat to reissue the kit as the famous pt 109. May 10, 2012 since there always seems to be a lot of interest on this forum in pt boats in general, and particularly pt 109, i have attached some photos of my conversion of the italeri 5 pt 596 kit. Italeri pt109 motor torpedo boat 5 scale plastic model.
Add this to any train layout or great for decoration in your collection. Our model club had a bunch of lindberg pt s, all green 109 s, and i wanted mine to be different. If you are looking forward to many joyful days of being outdoors, watching hard work and care turn into a fine boat youll spend even more joyful days in, now is a good time to give it a try. This kit includes easy to follow instructions guiding you through the assembly.
Italeri 5 scale motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 1 simon kemp. Detailing the italeri pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model scale model ships. Italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat pt. To the point he has a complete mini museum under his house and after reading through the 36 page instruction book and little reference book that came with.
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