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ť Topic: 300 series Higgins PT cockpit and forward lockers
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Guys;
I am trudging along with my 1/32nd waterline PT 308. I really need either a close up photo or diagram of Port and Starboard locker hatches/doors. located inside P and S after cockpit structure, aft of .50 cal gun turrets. Also I need either a close up photo or diagram of the forward ammo/gear locker which is mounted on the port side of the forward cabin, below windows, what waas stored in this other than maybe a heaving line or two and the cleaning kit for the bow 20mm?
Take care,
TED
P.S. Now we reached messageboard page 100!!!! Congradulations my PT BOATBrethren!!!!

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Mar 6, 2011 - 12:48pm
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[IMaGe]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/locker.jpg[/IMaGe]

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 6, 2011 - 1:47pm
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Thanks Al;
Do you have anything on the forward ammo/gear locker which is mounted on the port side of the forward cabin, below windows on the forecasle? It sort of looked like a bench seat.
Take care,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Mar 6, 2011 - 6:56pm
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[url]http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/HIC&CISOPTR=308&CISOBOX=1&REC=7[/url]

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 6, 2011 - 7:09pm
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Spare 20mm barrel locker.

Bob

Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 5:17am
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THANKS AL AND BOB!
TAKE CARE,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 5:51am
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Al,
What series boat is the drawing above? Do you have this in a full scale drawing?

Bob

Bob

Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 12:22pm
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[url]http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/HIC&CISOPTR=342&CISOBOX=1&REC=1[/url]

While this is for the aft box, I suspect the basic structure was similar to the box on the charthouse, less the feet.

Al

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 1:44pm
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What series boat is the drawing above? Do you have this in a full scale drawing?

The inboard profile is for PT265-313.
[IMaGe]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/inboard_0002.jpg[/IMaGe]

Here's some more detail for turret construction:

[IMaGe]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/inboard_0001.jpg[/IMaGe]

Both drawings are from microfilm I loaned to Dick for inclusion on the CDs he made up. There are about 100 frames of Higgins drawings on the CD, so it's well worth having.

Al

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 2:19pm
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Thanks Al. I contracted Dick for the CD. This should be a great help.
Thanks Again !!!!!

Bob

Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Mar 7, 2011 - 3:02pm
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I am starting a 1/20 scale higgens boat where can I get this CD
George
What series boat is the drawing above? Do you have this in a full scale drawing?

The inboard profile is for PT265-313.
[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/inboard_0002.jpg[/image]

Here's some more detail for turret construction:

[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/inboard_0001.jpg[/image]

Both drawings are from microfilm I loaned to Dick for inclusion on the CDs he made up. There are about 100 frames of Higgins drawings on the CD, so it's well worth having.

Al

Posted By: Browndog | Posted on: Apr 21, 2012 - 7:08pm
Total Posts: 46 | Joined: Nov 17, 2009 - 5:37pm

Looks like the "mystery hole" just above the turret Access Hole is evident in the drawings. Did anyone ever come up with an explanation as to what its purpose was?

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Apr 21, 2012 - 7:24pm
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Hi Ted,
I found the blueprints for this 20mm barrel box on the LDL last year and made this replica 20mm barrel box. The blueprints show the one mounted amidships, but differs from the one on the front of the charthouse which is shorter in order to fit across the front of the house. I mounted it in the same place that PT305 and PT309 had theirs in these photos. I just yesterday placed our spare 20mm barrel inside of it so i know it works! PS It works pretty well as a nice bench seat for folks who like to sit up front when we are underway as well. I watched the Milwaukee Boat Festival Fireworks show from it last summer!

Jerry PT658

Open Barrel box on PT309 shows internal felt pads and wood brackets for holding barrel

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/PT30920mmboxopen.jpg[/image]

PT309 crew (Kiselli and Hughes?) sitting on box in 1944

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/PT30920mmbarrelbox.jpg[/image]

PT658 replica 20mm barrel box

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/DSC00016-1.jpg[/image]

Testing the 20mm barrel box at the Milwaukee Oregon Festival 2011

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/DSC00026-1.jpg[/image]

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Apr 22, 2012 - 1:06am
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Hey Jerry, no drinking and driving the PT BOAT, Ha Ha.

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Apr 22, 2012 - 3:44am
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Hi Frank,
Its ok we dont drive the boat, we just shoot the guns while we drink the beer! Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Apr 22, 2012 - 9:58am
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Jerry, that's ok then. From the looks of the many folks on shore, you have many to shoot at. I will get out there one day, to sit and enjoy a cold drink with you guys.

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Apr 22, 2012 - 1:24pm
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