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David Waples
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Posted on: Feb 25, 2012 - 6:22am
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I thought I would go ahead and post the photos of the Italeri 109 model. You can see where they have used parts from the previous build as you would expect. For example the aft turret spray shield and depression rails, raft, anchor, etc. I noticed that the raft wasn't painted which indicates that they may still be working on the 37mm. They may release that as a kit in itself. I could go on and on about the errors as I know you guys can. Much work to do but lots of potential.
Dave
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Feb 25, 2012 - 12:45pm
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Ahoy there mates!
I've finally managed to retreive my log-in details and I also finally feel like doing something model related. Basically I've had a terrible year since my sister's death Valentine's Day 2011. I'm glad to be back.
I was excited to see that Italeir has been working on a 103 Class of PT boat. I am very disappointed to readthat there are so many glaring errors with the model shown in the images. I too hope that it's a prototype and that most major issues will be corrected prior to release. Up here the PT-596 kit is not cheap and I suspect that the 103 class boat will not be much cheaper if it is.
However, at least the kit as show will not be as hard to correct as the old Lindberg 1/32 scale PT boat is.
It'd be terrific if Italeri did include the37 mm gun as there isn't one of those available in 1/35 scale in styrene that I'm aware of.
The ancient Monogram 1/32 scale jeep had a 37 mm anti-tank gun with it but it was pretty basic but good enough for the Lindberg PT boat kit.
It'll be interesting to see what the actual released model from Italeri will look like.
Cheers and happy modelling from Peter
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Feb 25, 2012 - 1:35pm
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Pete
It's great to have you back on the message board, I had been thinking of you, hoping all was alright. Its great that Italeri has listened to folks and agreed to come out with a 103 class boat, now as we all know, let's hope the problems we all can spot, get corrected in the final boxed boat. This information is going to make Stan cry, as I know I will be bringing him yet another project, after PT Boat Ride On Toy, PT-109 Restoration, PT-559 Base and Pedestal, PT-66 build, Blue jacket destroyer, and on and on we go. Like Stan says " I don't have enough time left in this world to build you all the projects you keep coming up with".
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Jerry Beasley
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Posted on: Feb 25, 2012 - 9:27pm
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Peter
CMK has a pretty nice 37mm in 1/35 that you can pick up in the USD25 range if you were to decide you want one. The gun can be found on the web as (1/35 CMKRA041 M3 US 37mm Anti-tank gun WWII )
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Feb 26, 2012 - 12:45pm
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CMK has a pretty nice 37mm in 1/35 that you can pick up in the USD25 range if you were to decide you want one. The gun can be found on the web as (1/35 CMKRA041 M3 US 37mm Anti-tank gun WWII )
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Thanks Jerry.
Is CMK a styrene company? I really do *NOT* like working with resin parts.
Cheers from Peter
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Jerry Beasley
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Posted on: Feb 26, 2012 - 6:26pm
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Resin and PE but they do a very nice easy to work with product.
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SteveS156 |
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Posted on: Feb 28, 2012 - 8:59am
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Folks,come on and appreciate what we have coming here. Sure, there may be some inaccuracies shown, but, as anyone who has attempted the 1/72 Revell boat will attest, this is a major leap forward (also in a scale old eyes like mine can appreciate). Over a year ago I asked our membership to respond to a Fine Scale Modeler Most Wanted Kits Poll. You did, we were heard, and now we have this beautiful new kit as an answer. I for one applaud Italeri, and will be one of the first on my block to purchase this kit. A+ for effort!
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Feb 28, 2012 - 1:40pm
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Steve,
I couldn't agree with you more.
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Feb 28, 2012 - 1:43pm
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Your right, we have become nit pickers on this site, myself included. Thank You Italeri, I can't wait to get mine...........
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Feb 28, 2012 - 3:34pm
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I respectfully disagree. One Lindberg kit is enough. At $150+ I think it should be damn close to what the real boat looked like. Especially given the excellent references available today. Again, I'm hoping it is not the finished product. It would be better to wait a little longer to do it right. That port wall way too high is not nit picking. It makes the boat look funny.
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