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ť Topic: ELCO CRANE PHOTOS 9-5-09
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I went over to Stan's home today, and I must say I was blown away when I saw the Crane with PT-105 in her Cradle. I could not be more happy with the results. I think it just looks beautiful. Roughly 90% completed, the project needs the Elco employees painted, a few do-dads added, and the case constructed and she is ready for The Mosquito Fleet Exhibit. This is no doubt my favorite project to date. I hope you guys have enjoyed the updates and the photo's.

Frank

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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Crane_Sep-073.jpg[/image]

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[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Crane_Sep-019.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Crane_Sep-083.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/Crane_Sep-071.jpg[/image]

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Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 5, 2009 - 11:22pm
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

That is neat Frank, the shot alongside the crane looking towards the boat made me look twice. With water in the background instead of a workbench it could pass as the real deal!

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Sep 6, 2009 - 2:16am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Frank A.-

Hold on a sec, I have to pick my jaw off the floor! WOW!! That crane project is just awesome. I agree with you Frank, this project should have a major write up in a model magazine, hopefully FINE SCALE MODELER. I think all off us here agree that Stan rightfully deserves the honor and you can write article. Well done Stan!

Frank Ryczek, Jr.
Modeler/Friend RON 10 PT-169 " ZEBRA SNAFU "

HIGH TIDES ALWAYS!

YOUR FRIEND THROUGH SCALE SHIP MODELING AND PT BOAT HISTORY!

Posted By: FRANK | Posted on: Sep 6, 2009 - 3:02pm
Total Posts: 349 | Joined: Oct 7, 2007 - 2:09pm

Frank;
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Sep 6, 2009 - 6:17pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

That's looking great! Thanks for sharing!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Sep 6, 2009 - 8:29pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

That is an outstanding model. Definitely see if you can get FSM to do an article on it.

Pete

2nd generation PT'er
Son of Arthur C. Krogh,
CMoMM, Plankowner Ron 9, 156 Boat

Posted By: Peter Krogh | Posted on: Sep 6, 2009 - 9:13pm
Total Posts: 30 | Joined: Sep 3, 2009 - 6:12pm

Thanks Pete and others who wrote in. A few changes will be on the 20MM Cannon, which will be covered with a Tarp, as well as the backs of the four Torpedo Tubes. I spoke with Stan yesterday who said he has now added roughly 5 Elco Emplyees to the Diorama, with others to paint. Does anyone have any ideas as to how you go about trying to put an article in the Fine Scale Magazine, or any other publications so others can view this wonderful model............

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 8, 2009 - 3:51am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Frank: There are submission specs in the front of most FineScale Modeler issues...

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Sep 8, 2009 - 9:55am
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Great job, Frank and Stan! Hope you guys can get this published.

ALEX

Posted By: Alex Johnson | Posted on: Sep 8, 2009 - 9:59am
Total Posts: 70 | Joined: Mar 2, 2007 - 12:07pm

Thanks Alex, hope to talk to you soon...................

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 8, 2009 - 7:33pm
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Awesome, simply awesome!

Bill Smallshaw

Posted By: smallwi | Posted on: Sep 8, 2009 - 8:38pm
Total Posts: 134 | Joined: Jun 21, 2007 - 3:02pm