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Building the Italeri Elco PT Boat 1:35 Scale

So as to help your build, I am listing the points that I found to be important as I progressed and am sure that if you follow them your build will be easier.
1.) When you drill the deck holes make sure you do not miss any.
2.) Install windows with Future Floor Polish as well as transfers.
3.) Use brass rings (small) for the through hull fittings. The supplied photo etch is inadequate. Super glue to hull then drill out.
4.) Antifouling (I used Holts Centre Red) do this before installing the exhaust system this way you will get a nice straight line on the stern.
5.) When painting is complete i.e. deck hull and cabins… join it together with screws and spray the model with matt varnish. I used Wattyl Estapol. This will protect it from marking.
6.) Paint as much of the deck hardware and fittings as possible whilst on the sprue and touch up later.
7.) Assemble the mast and all its fittings before you install it. Also remove the halyards and replace with cotton.
8.) Complete the torpedoes and marry them to their racks and use light cord to hold them. Do not use the wire supplied as it too heavy and breaks the eyelets.
9.) Also check that the torpedo racks fit in the holes you have drilled. I had to enlarge mine to get a snap fit.
10.) If you intend to leave a hatch open the glue a piece of cardboard on the underside of the deck before you screw it together.

Picking out the ammunition in gold and silver makes it realistic.