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Topic: Wheelhouse/Bridge windshield armor or not

LkWashington New Member	Posted on: Aug 4, 2022 - 3:58pm
	I built my first PT Boat model in '71 as a young lad, Revell 1/72 & it was a disaster -warped deck & poor molded parts...Fast forward to now - I picked up a 1/24th ProBoat RC 40" PT 109 model that needs some work, mainly a LOT of accurate detailing (which I'm looking forward to). After reading through topics here on the bridge armor, I still can't decide what do do - detail the model with the armor or the Plexiglas windshield - I'm leaning toward the Plexiglas because its more detail & reveals more of the help etc... I couldn't make out just when they applied the armor - right after it was deployed at base or some time later - how long did 109 operate with & without it? Thanks!!
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LkWashington New Member	Posted on: Aug 4, 2022 - 4:34pm
	Auto spell correct is a disaster. Leaning towards the plexi windshield to reveal more of the HELM detail.
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Jeff D Moderator	Posted on: Aug 5, 2022 - 7:18am
	Welcome Lk! The windshield wasn't armored, the panel beneath it was on certain boats. The windshield was usually painted. I have some armor details up here: http://www.pt103.com/PT_Boat_Components_Armor.html. I see I call the armor panel windshield armor, that's a poor choice of words... Also the armor can be seen here: http://www.pt103.com/PT_Boat_Components_Bridge_And_Chart_House.html Good luck with your project and have fun!
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