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 Author  Topic: Depth Charges
  SteveS156

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I am looking for modeling information on the depth charges and racks used on 80' Elco boats in New Guina in WW II. Specifically, dimensions, detail photographs and drawingsor, hopefully 1/35 th scale aftermarket accessories. These do not seem to be provided as an option in the Italari kit.

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Steve: Send me your e-mail and I'll send you a couple of drawings...

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  SteveS156

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Will, my e-mail is stehlingsg@kingwoodcable.net. Thanks!

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Go here for a drawing of the Type C depth charge rack

http://www.coastalforcesplans.com/id21.html

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  Jerry Gilmartin

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Hi Steve,
You wanted details! Here are some DETAILS. This is how the selector dial looks and works. I hope these help. Just FYI, it was a Mark VI Depth Charge (total weight 420 lbs, explosive weight 300 lbs of TNT) and a Type C Roll-Off Rack. By the way, both 80 foot Elco and 78 foot Higgins PT boats used these same weapons. Jerry
Here is a photo of the dial:

Here is a drawing of same:

Here is a picture of external of Mark VI Depth Charge:

Here is a cutaway of Depth Charge:

Here is a cutaway of exploder (Pistol and Booster Extender) mechanism:



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Jerry. . . .

Great reply!


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  SteveS156

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Many thanks to all. This is AWSOME STUFF!

Steve

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