John R Haynes 80ft Elco Pt WWII Semi Kit~From J Haynes Comes a new and superb 1:24 Scale Semi Kit of a 80ft Elco Pt Late WWII 486-563 Range.
This Semi kit comes with a Grp Hull ,Full Set of plans and fitting made from resin and photo etched brass giving superb detailing .
The fittings include Cockpit, Cabin windows, Raised deck, Dinghy hull,
Deck lights, Vents, Bofors gun kit, 20mm Orlikon, 37mm Cannon, Bow stations, Rear Ensign staff,
Searchlight kit, Deck Cleats, Anchor, Deck Hatches, Mushroom Vents, Depth Charges, Exhaust Muffler,
Butterfly Valves, Fuel Filer, Bow Bullnose, Ships Wheel , Mast assembly, Raydome,
Ready to use lockers ,Smoke Generator , Twin browning guns, Mk13 Torpedoes & Holders
Specs
Length 40in 1016mm Beam 10-7/8th 276mm Height 12-9/16th 320mm~
First Off a little history on the real McCoy
Throughout the war the ELCO 80' boats were periodically updated and reconfigured for missions
they were call upon to perform. Due to the nature of wartime tactics in the Pacific,
PT boats actually assumed a gun boat configuration, rather then their traditional torpedo role. Many PT boats were given the tasks of harassing and controlling the enemy left behind on islands that were skipped over by
the advancing allied forces. With this leap frog approach of Allied advancement, it became critical for
PT boats to take the action to the enemy. This new PT boat activity of relentless attacks on enemy barges and boats used to supply and ferry the enemy from island to island earned the boats and their crews the "Barge Busters" nickname.
In addition to this offensive role, the boats and their crews were also enlisted to support troop landings as well as to perform land and sea rescues.
Elco boats also played a roll in the Mediterranean Sea area combating enemy shipping. Including duels
with German E-boats or S-Boats (Schnellbooten) and heavily armored and armed barges known as F-lighters.
The ELCO 80 Foot PT Boat
Number Built: 326
PT Boat Numbers: 103-196, 314-367, 372-383, 486-563, 565-624*, 731-790*
Service: 296 used by U.S. Navy
30 sent to Canada and renumbered 1 sent to USSR
1945 SeriesBasic Specifications:
Length 80'-0" Beam 20'-8" Draft 5'-6" Weight 61 Tons
Speed 41 Knots Engines 3 - 1500 h.p
Basic Crew: 3 Officers, 14 Enlisted Men
Semi Kit Details
Some Pictures showing the high Detailing in this model
This Semi kit comes with a Grp Hull ,Full Set of plans and fitting made from resin and photo etched brass giving superb detailing .
The fittings include Cockpit, Cabin windows, Raised deck, Dinghy hull,
Deck lights, Vents, Bofors gun kit, 20mm Orlikon, 37mm Cannon, Bow stations, Rear Ensign staff,
Searchlight kit, Deck Cleats, Anchor, Deck Hatches, Mushroom Vents, Depth Charges, Exhaust Muffler,
Butterfly Valves, Fuel Filer, Bow Bullnose, Ships Wheel , Mast assembly, Raydome,
Ready to use lockers ,Smoke Generator , Twin browning guns, Mk13 Torpedoes & Holders
Specs
Length 40in 1016mm Beam 10-7/8th 276mm Height 12-9/16th 320mm
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