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[StartQuote] Hi John and welcome back. I posted a long reply this morning but when I checked it didn't post for some reason. So let's try again.... I had a lot of fun modifying the Revell kit into PT-109. I thought I would share with you how I would probably approach it today. Any or all of these options may be of interest to you.... 1) You can still get the White Ensign Models 1/72 PT Boat photo etch. Richard from Tom's now owns the company and it operates independently on its own web site which you can find here.https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/p/WEM+172+PT109+PE+7205/5398/#.WCpib3eZP64 Much of it I don't like but there are some good parts to it. For example the toe rails, hatches, fuel caps, deadeyes, creates, and wing nuts for back of the tubes. More on that later. 2) I highly recommend the 3D printed torpedo tubes and warheads that Steven (Model_Monkey) sells on his site at Shapeways. I've seen these in the flesh and they are a work of art. This is a major focal point of the model. 3) I used the 20mm Oerlikon and pedestal from John R Haynes. You can buy it from The Floating Drydock or buy direct from John in the UK. As an alternative there are several 20mm available through Shapeways by different designers. 4) If you don't want to mess with the photo etch depth charges Luis has designed some very nice ones. I have not seen these in the flesh but the CAD works looks very good. If somebody has these perhaps they can weigh in. 5) Our own Jeff Davidson also sells some really great parts on Shapeways. In 1/72 he offers eom beautifully rendered bits, marker lights, hatches, and vents. 6) I would also recommend the Aires .50 cal . They include flash hiders which the 109 definitely sported. 7) A lot of detail can be added with Evergreen plastic strip and card stock. These are the major commercially available parts. Whatever you decide to do I hope you have a lot of fun with your build. Please share with us as well. If I can answer any questions please let me know. Dave David Waples[EndQuote]
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