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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Apr 3, 2021 - 1:08pm
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John Drain of Australia is developing a kit for the often ignored boat many consider the epitome of an American Motor Torpedo Boat.
His research and engineering skills will no doubt result in an outstanding product.
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Will Day
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Posted on: Apr 3, 2021 - 5:14pm
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CANNOT WAIT!
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Stearman
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Posted on: Apr 3, 2021 - 8:25pm
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What scale? Thanks
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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Apr 3, 2021 - 10:00pm
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John told me he would be offering the kit in a variety of scales and building materials.
If you check his web site you will see all his current offerings. I know for sure one will be in 1/20th, an ideal size for RC operation.
He cautioned me he has not up dated his site recently due to the virus and equipment breakdown, but said when he does, LOOKOUT.
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Jeff D
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Posted on: Apr 4, 2021 - 7:13am
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Thanks Larry, John has been a big inspiration to me and many many others for a very long time! His beautiful work and clever ways of making things work like torpedoes that actually fire are very impressive. I'm really looking forward to seeing this!
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Apr 4, 2021 - 8:44am
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This would be great. Speaking for myself I would love to see one in 1:72 scale and 1:35th. Long time coming for sure.
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Apr 4, 2021 - 2:03pm
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Which 77' Elco? First or second series?
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David Waples
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Posted on: Apr 4, 2021 - 3:22pm
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That's great news. I echo Frank's comments. Both 1/72 and 1/35 are excellent scales for modelers. Can somebody provide a web site?
Found the site. Looks like 1/35 or 1/24 are the most likely scales.
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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Apr 4, 2021 - 5:12pm
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John said he is working on the early version, probably due to them being the most numerous.
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Apr 5, 2021 - 11:48am
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Thanks, Larry.
Although I prefer the looks of the second-series Elco 77-footers to the first, the first series boats certainly had the iconic combat status experiences of the Philippines ("They Were Expendable") and early Guadalcanal boats.
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