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Topic: PT 564 Higgins Hellcat RC version |
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Will Day
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 Posted on: Aug 17, 2018 - 5:40pm
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Great job, Larry.
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Tonto95
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Posted on: Aug 30, 2018 - 12:07pm
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Great looking model. I would like to know how long it took to build?
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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Aug 30, 2018 - 6:17pm
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Tonto95
After researching the University of New Orleans vast collections of Higgins blueprints and coming up with a final set of plans I began the actual construction.
From the beginning of assembly to the first trial runs was approximately 4 months. This was my third scratch build of a large PT and lessons learned earlier made the process easier.
The recent development of 3D printing has certainly made the detailing of a project much easier. Crew, weapons, and many small details previously beyond my capability can now be readily procured.
Advancements in brushless motors and LIPO batteries have made it possible to achieve long run times on the water, and provide power that makes far beyond scale speed easy.
Stay tuned for my next model presentation, it will be my 1/16th scale Higgins , 58.5" long, carrying the designation PT 223.
When asked why I choose that number I responded it's one of my favorite calibers, an authentic boat number for Higgins, and it sounded better than .45ACP.
Larry
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Aug 31, 2018 - 9:50am
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Larry;
PT 564 looks great, I am sure you will do great with PT 223 too. Where did you get your figures on PT 564? Are they Shapeways?
Take care,
TED
P.S. I am really interested in adding my own 1/35th model of this to my modeling bucket list, because Bob Searles really did everything he could to beat the crap out of the original and he wound up loving it. It was a great design for a pure torpedo boat.
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bubbletop409
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Posted on: Sep 1, 2018 - 11:54am
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TED
Thanks for the compliments. And you are correct that all of the 3D parts and pieces did indeed come from Shapeways. There are several designers offering a vast array of PT boat orientated accessories in a variety of scales and finishes.
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billpr
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Posted on: Sep 1, 2018 - 4:37pm
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Just super build. Fine detail. keep us posted on her.
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David Waples
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Posted on: Sep 2, 2018 - 4:21pm
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Very nice build! Have fun on the water!
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