The italeri hull is flat on the deck from bow to stern. Doing some measurements from al ross 1 48 scale drawings i found the italeri hull to be very close with the exception of the deck lines. Italeri 5618 5 scale military model kit wwii pt109 crew and accessories. 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 1 35 pt 596 kit.
I dread to think what any of those three companies would have charge for a 5 scale pt boat model. The great canadian model builders web page motor torpedo. Detailing the italeri pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model scale model ships. Hello msc i figured i would get this blog started as i am not only getting close to actually seeing the top of my bench from some left over items from last year, i am going through som. I added the channel and connector for the bow light. 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. Although i did make some modifications, i kept them to a minimum and tried to stay close to an out of the box build. Frank andruss and gene kirkland provided excellent historical information about elco, jfk and pt 109. Hobbylinc carries 78 italeri 1 35 scale plastic model military vehicles at discounts up to 26%. 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. This is my conversion of the italeri 5 pt boat kit to pt 109. From the release of italeri s 1 35 pt 109 modelers have been clambering for a proper crew. None of these kits are new of course, in fact some are ancient, but if it brings more folks to the hobby.
Italeri continue with the world of tanks theme in a big way this month. When italeri produced the pt 596 last production block in 5 scale and then followed this with president john f. Since they were boys, the two founders of italeri loved airplanes and military vehicles. Italeri 1 35 motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 2 duration. Italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat. While the venerable revell, 80 elco pt 109 kit filled the gap, the scale and minor detail where the biggest issues.
It was first released in the 1960s, and its age is showing especially next to the new italeri pt 596. This will be a large impressive replica when complete. A few days ago i received italeri s new pt 109 crew set in 1 35 scale. Ive included some photos of pt109 in color tied up with some 77 elcos which share the field created overall green color that pt109 was painted at the time of her sinking. Italeri 1 35 scale pt109 near the end of april 1943, a young u.
This is italeris 5 scale motor torpedo boat pt 109 plastic model kit. It has been over five years since italeri released their masterpiece, the 5 scale pt596 elco motor torpedo boat. Italeri 5 motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 2 duration. Down at the bow, rises to a high point, curves down, then rises toward the stern. The m109page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this vehicle. The motor torpedo boat elco 80ftclasspage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this ship. Jun 24, 2017 italeri gives you a straight hulldeck line. Pt boats were a torpedoarmed fast attack crafts used by the united states navy, during the. Sep 30, 2018 italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat.
This is the italeri motor torpedo boat pt 109 in 1. I chose the latter with red oxide below the waterline tempered with a bit. It was still in production just a few years ago, so there are plenty available on the secondhand market. Superdetailing the italeri m110 5 scale modeler site. Doing some measurements from al ross 148 scale drawings i found the italeri hull to be very close with the exception of the deck lines. In my opinion this kit builds into a great looking model straight out of the box. Description pt109 is immortalized as the boat commanded by john f kennedy. The excellent 20page, 52step instruction booklet offers two build options. Converting the trumpeter t72 mbt to rc 1 16 scale to improve the heng long t90 i read some books and gathered informationphotos from the web. The wellknown pt109 belonged to the elco pt103 class, had a length of eighty feet and a full load displacement of 56 tons. A tug boat, a john f k kennedy pt 109 motor torpedo boat and a u boat. I have done several plastic conversions over the years but this will be the first with brushless power. In 1 35nd scale, this is an absolutely massive model.
Italeri continues to expand its series of 1 35 scale patroltorpedo boats with the release of a vosper mtb. 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. I know pt 105 was camouflaged later but not overall green shown in later photos. Even the 596 kit is a great deal when you consider that an italeri 40mm bofors gun is about 1 3 the cost of the entire 596 kit. Italeri 56 5 motor torpedo boat pt109 kit first look. When italeri produced the pt 596 last production block in 1 35 scale and then followed this with president john f.
Select a category below or browse all products from this manufacturer model cars 83 model aircraft 168. Italeri 5618 1 35 scale military model kit wwii pt. Italeri military models items tagged as 5 scale italeri was founded in the early 60s, with that enthusiasm that only the unbridled passion of youth can create. There are a couple of small extras on the parts trees. More about the motor torpedo boat elco 80ftclass fast attack craft. Italeris 5 scale pt109 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. Built straight from the box, the italeri kit depicts pt 596, a very late production 80 elco boat. I say that after looking at the cost of tamiyas recent 1 35 scale armour kits or the 1 32 scale aircraft kits. Detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley.
Italeri pt 596 rc converted scale model torpedo boat pt. Detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, finished model. Updated italeri catalogue 20192020 by italeri issuu. Photoetched fret, ropes and screws are included for increased realism. V hermaphrodite 5 scale model ww1 tanks, plastic model kits. Several 5 kits have been repackaged with glue, special wot decals, posters of new artwork, and 1 month free wot membership. Many in the rc community have modified the basic kit with good results. I say that after looking at the cost of tamiyas recent 5 scale armour kits or the 2 scale aircraft kits. Italeri has revamped its 5 scale model of the elco 80 pt boat to reissue the kit as the famous pt109. Kennedys pt 109 first production block, they created a variety of weapons that represented weapons that would be mixed and matched across the various production blocks. The kit features a onepiece hull, and several new sprues to.
Italeri has revamped its 1 35 scale model of the elco 80 pt boat to reissue the kit as the famous pt 109. Italeri solicited our help to organize a booklet about pt 109 and this class of elco boats. I would encourage you to visit the following internet sites which will help you with your build. Im sure that this what not by mistake because the box title does say pt 109 crew.
The challenge is to correct the hull so that it visually. The pt 103 class italeri 5 scale pt 109, kit number 56, is a good kit right out of the box. When purchasing a kit, never trust the manufacturer faithfulness with respect to the real thing. Italeri s 1 35 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. Hobbylinc carries 78 italeri 5 scale plastic model military vehicles at discounts up to 26%. Scale aircraft modelling community features, forums, gallery, and more. I thought id start 2017 with a kit that i bought in 2016 quite a big build to start the year. Pt109 motor torpedo boat plastic model military ship kit. Detailing the italeri 5 pt 109 kit by stuart hurley, page 1. For starters, it is about time that a new pt boat kit was produced. Italeri has been quick off the mark with their 2 scale f35a lightning ii. Pt 109 is on the starboard side of pt 61 as verified by the skipper, mr. 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.
Part one les rogers brief history the elco 80 pt boats were built of wood using laminated spruce, white oak and mahogany and covered with fir plywood. In a nutshell, this kit will buildup into a fine display piece straight out of the box. From the release of italeris 5 pt109 modelers have been clambering for a proper crew. They were considered expendable and 260 were built serving in most parts of ww11. This kit includes easy to follow instructions guiding you through the assembly. Jan 07, 2017 italeri 1 35 scale motor toredo boat pt 109 build update 1. Powered by three 12cylinder 1500hp packard gas engines, it was able to reach a speed of 41 knots. The model is meant to represent her as she was on the famous night of august 1 2, 1943, prior to being rammed and cut in two by the japanese destroyer amagiri. This is a 5 scale german torpedo boat also you can get the 1. The kit comes wellpacked in a large box containing hull and deck as single pieces. I dread to think what any of those three companies would have charge for a 1 35 scale pt boat model.
Superdetailing the italeri m110 5 scale 5 scale armor. Detail is very good, the equipment bays are busy including ordnance, and the ram panel contrast will lend interest to the grey scheme. The kit features a onepiece hull, and several new sprues to backdate the kit to the earlier pt 103class boat. Pt boat world presents historical information about the pt boat along with tips and techniques for modelling world war ii naval craft. For purposes of full disclosure i was one of several who provided reference materials to italeri, however we did not know what they were going to do with the material. Building, detailing and converting the 1 35 scale italeri pt596 createspace. The ship model forum view topic italeri 5 pt109 crew. It has been over five years since italeri released their masterpiece, the 1 35 scale pt 596 elco motor torpedo boat. Superdetailing the italeri m110 1 35 scale 1 35 scale armor.
Italeri 5 scale motor toredo boat pt 109 build update. This little research made me know more about these compact russian tanks t72t90, and so it grew my interest in them. We provided italeri with all the ammunition they would need to create an accurate and detailed 103 class pt boat. Regarding the box, dont use the cover art as any sort of reference. With not much time to complete the project italeri embraced the material and worked their tails off to get this kit completed by their deadline of october. Italeri continues to expand its series of 5 scale patroltorpedo boats with the release of a vosper mtb. 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. Shop online for 11 italeri 5 scale plastic model military figures at discounts up to 21%. A few days ago i received italeris new pt109 crew set in 5 scale. This is my conversion of the italeri 1 35 pt boat kit to pt 109. Shop online for 11 italeri 1 35 scale plastic model military figures at discounts up to 21%. Motor torpedo boat pt109, italeri 56 2012 scalemates.