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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jan 24, 2010 - 4:48am
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I have in my collection a few of the 1960's HAWK model PT BOATS. I understand that TESTORS had come out with that same kit, which I think is 1/200 scale. That would make the boat a little over 5 inches long. I would love to purchase a bunch of them, for a future project. I do not see where they are for sale. Does anyone have a source or hobby store that carries the boats?
Also, I am looking for plans for building a 1/48 scale scratch built PT-10. Does anyone have any plans I can borrow, or maybe a copy of those plans. I think the boats were that light gray, dark gray color out of the Factory, pretty much the same as the colors we used on the CRANE PROJECT. Thanks guys......................
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TGConnelly
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Posted on: Jan 24, 2010 - 5:57am
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Frank,
Check out GREAT HOBBIES, AMAZON, EBAY and the like, they are available online ...
Google TESTORS' 1:200 PT BOATS.
Garth
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jan 24, 2010 - 6:23am
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Garth
The cheapest I could find was $6.99 per boat, which I think is a bit out of line. Many others I visited do not have them, or are out of stock. I could not even find them on the TESTORS WEB SITE. One Company was selling them for $4.50, but discontinued the line altogether.........
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alross2
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Posted on: Jan 24, 2010 - 6:32pm
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70' plans are in ACF V2. Just copy and enlarge them. Also, I just sent Dick the microfilm reels for the 70' boats, so they'll be on DVD at some point.
Al Ross
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 12:12am
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Thanks for the heads up Al................
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TGConnelly
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 6:58am
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Frank,
In all honesty?
$6.99 for that kit? Is not all that bad ...
Garth
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 7:37am
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Garth
You are probably right, but I still live in the age of the 75 cent models, and the 10 cent per bottle Testors paint. Sometimes because I do very little shopping, prices seem high to me, I guess..............
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 8:53am
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Frank J. Andruss Sr. wrote:
>Garth
You are probably right, but I still live in the age of the 75 cent models, and the 10 cent per bottle Testors paint. Sometimes because I do very little shopping, prices seem high to me, I guess..............<
Ahoy there. Frank A.
Because I use mostly Folk Art, Delta Creme Coat and similar acrylics for my figures and most other painting, I now live in the era of $1.00 per 2 ounces bottles of paints. These paints have fine enough pigments that it is possible to paint details on the faces of even 25 mm figures.
Cheers from Peter
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TGConnelly
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 12:28pm
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Frank,
So don't I.................
Remember how old I am? Still, $6.99 for a model?
Heck, get a caseful ..............
Garth
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You are probably right, but I still live in the age of the 75 cent models, and the 10 cent per bottle Testors paint. Sometimes because I do very little shopping, prices seem high to me, I guess..............
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Jan 25, 2010 - 12:39pm
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Pete
I know a few guys that use the method of paint you describe. I guess what works best for the modeler (if successful) is the way to go.
GARTH- Your still a few years behind me, but I am sure you remember the old prices for model kits. A case of boats, heck what would I do with the all..............
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