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Friday, September 07, 2012 - 04:29 AM UTC
Ahoy Shipmates! John F. Kennedy's now famous PT-109 is available in all new tooling from Italeri!
MRC has announced a newly tooled release in the form of a 1/35 PT-109. If you think you've had the ultimate experience in building one of these famous craft, you may be in for a surprise.
1/35 PT-109 Motor Torpedo Boat
555613
The legendary PT-109 Motor Torpedo Boat (#555613) commanded by John F. Kennedy in 1943. Working from the original ELCO drawings, Italeri created about 300 pieces, plus photo-etched parts to recreate the 80’ U.S. Navy Patrol boat in 1/35 scale. The one-piece hull is over 27” long.
This remarkable reproduction is crammed with superb detailing. For instance, the four torpedo tubes, Oerlikon 20mm cannon, four .50 caliber machine guns and two depth charges are spot on. Even the transom mounted smoke generator has been perfectly replicated. You can tell the history has been well
researched, as the kit even includes the 37mm anti-tank gun that the crew lashed to the bridge the day before its last mission.
The model includes a Photo Reference Manual filled with some little known historical facts, original photographs and drawings.
Text courtesy of MRC
Available now for $189.00
For more information on the product above, please visit MRC's website.
Photos courtesy of Model Rectifier Corporation.
Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS.
1/35 PT-109 Motor Torpedo Boat
555613
The legendary PT-109 Motor Torpedo Boat (#555613) commanded by John F. Kennedy in 1943. Working from the original ELCO drawings, Italeri created about 300 pieces, plus photo-etched parts to recreate the 80’ U.S. Navy Patrol boat in 1/35 scale. The one-piece hull is over 27” long.
This remarkable reproduction is crammed with superb detailing. For instance, the four torpedo tubes, Oerlikon 20mm cannon, four .50 caliber machine guns and two depth charges are spot on. Even the transom mounted smoke generator has been perfectly replicated. You can tell the history has been well
researched, as the kit even includes the 37mm anti-tank gun that the crew lashed to the bridge the day before its last mission.
The model includes a Photo Reference Manual filled with some little known historical facts, original photographs and drawings.
Text courtesy of MRC
Available now for $189.00
For more information on the product above, please visit MRC's website.
Photos courtesy of Model Rectifier Corporation.
Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS.
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