1⁄35
Building the Italeri Elco PT Boat 1:35 Scale

a technique by Les Rogers
10
Comments



This is a great build and I did it in about 70 hours. What would I change? Pity that the deck was not made to look as if it was wooden planked. It looks ridiculous the way they have the anchor with a bit of rope to the bow ring. 80 ft long, weighing 60 ton, with a little Danforth and no winch? As I live on the coast of the Pacific Ocean I know how mean it can be. Some figures would also be great considering the price. I am making my own from some left over from the Italeri Landing Craft.




Let me know how you progress with your Elco. Les Rogers
  • Elco_PT_ohead_side_complete
  • Elco_PTprops_side_complete
  • Elco_PT_stb_side_complete
  • Elco_PT_rear_workshop_complete
  • new_12

About the Author

About Leslie G Rogers (lesrogers)
FROM: NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

Started marine company called Jolly Roger Marine. Importers of all hardware for pleasure boats. Had Boat yard and slips servicing all boating needs. Retired now have built many period wooden sailing ships and the odd plastic model. Live in a habour town on the Pacific Coast which is sub tropical. Ha...


Comments

Harry_at_BFM
Very nice build, Les.
SEP 17, 2007 - 11:54 AM
liberator
hey..nice colors..i think you them right. i'm still working on my project. thanks for sharing.
SEP 17, 2007 - 07:00 PM
Halfyank
Excellent article. Very informative. As I may never get the chance to build this kit this is the next best thing.
SEP 18, 2007 - 11:02 PM
SGTJKJ
Nice job and a very good article. The choice of colour scheme is excellent. Thanks for sharing
SEP 20, 2007 - 01:18 AM
ducati650
Nice build. Well done. Ed
SEP 21, 2007 - 08:26 AM
lesrogers
Thanks guys for the nice comments ....it is the first ime I have contributed to this group and it was a pleasure to do so. For all of you that have contenplated building this model have a go as it is a very rewarding kit. And looks better in real life than the photos. Regards to all. Les
SEP 21, 2007 - 03:25 PM
AlanL
Hi Les, Nice work. Al
SEP 22, 2007 - 06:50 AM
sdk10159
Nice work, Les. Hope mine comes out as well as yours. Steve
FEB 15, 2008 - 01:54 AM
goldenpony
That is very impressive. Thanks for sharing!
FEB 15, 2008 - 02:38 AM
airborne1
Les, This is a really nice build. I am inspired by your work to complete my Elco. Great effort. Thanks Michael
FEB 15, 2008 - 03:18 AM
Go to Forum Topic

Copyright ©2021 by Les Rogers. _OPINIONS Model Shipwrights, KitMaker Network, or Silver Star Enterrpises. Images also by copyright holder unless otherwise noted. Opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of Model Shipwrights. All rights reserved. Originally published on: 2007-09-16 00:00:00. Unique Reads: 26174