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[StartQuote] Greetings John, Well we've managed to open up the dark cloud than hangs over this forum. I hoped it wouldn't happen but I thought when I answered your question about the 109 mast I guess it was inevitable. Every photo of the 109 in combat shows no indication of a mast. The most telling photo is that of the 109 under Kennedy which appears on the jacket of the National Geographic book "Collision with History, The Search for John F. Kennedy's PT109". That photo isn't great but there is clearly no sign of a mast laying down on the day cabin. Until somebody can produce evidence that the 109 had her classic A frame mast, my belief and my interpretation is that she did not. John, if you wish to model your boat with the mast I think that's fine. I love those masts myself and would have been very happy to model the boat that way had the evidence been there. That's just how I model. I have no problems with anyone doing it their own way because we do this hobby for enjoyment. For the 77' Elco the only thing I can add that hasn't been said already is that Frank's Mosquito Boat Hobby lists a 1:20 77' Elco and he offers this in the 59 configuration. It's very expensive and geared more towards RC operations. I don't know if Frank's is still in business. You would have to reach out to him to find out but his web site is still active. Here's a link if you're interested... http://www.franksmosquitoboathobbies.com/pt59.htm I hope you enjoy your build and that our little dark cloud doesn't run you off. There are some very good people here. We look forward to seeing your progress. Dave David Waples[EndQuote]
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