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» Topic: PT-10 updated photo's May 15, 2011
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Stan has been very busy, flip flopping between several projects he is working on. PT-10 is coming along with all torpedoes now finished. The 50 caliber guns have been fitted to the newly completed turret domes, and Stan has completed PT-10 life rings. At this time, inside turret components are being made, as well as clear view screens. Dead lights are ready to be placed, with throttle controls, compass, and horn to be fabricated. The boat is in the final assembly stage and should be completed in the next several weeks.

Frank


[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT-10-005.jpg[/image]


[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT-10-006.jpg[/image]


[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT-10-007.jpg[/image]


[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT-10-008.jpg[/image]


[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT-10-009.jpg[/image]





Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: May 15, 2011 - 11:38pm
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FRANK;
IT LOOKS GREAT! DO YOU HAVE ANY CLOSE UPS ON THE COCKPIT?
TAKE CARE,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 5:08am
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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

Steve Tuhy

Posted By: Steve Tuhy | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 8:46am
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Thanks TED and STEVE. Ted I E-Mailed you a close up of the Bridge area as it is to date. I look forward to seeing this area, once Stan has added all of the goodies.............



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 11:19am
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Frank,
Just comparing these pictures, I would say that Stan NAILED it. Those 50 cal turrets look great! Jerry
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/PT23maybe50calelcodewandergunmtApril42.jpg[/image]

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 1:31pm
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Yeah, but Jerry?

That photo is dated 1942 and that makes that boat a 77-footer and wasn't the domes on the 77-footers' turrets a little different than those on the 70-footers?

Just asking ...

Yeup, Stan is doing a bang up job on the PT-10 ... At the same time, he is working on my 1:300 scale USCGC TANEY (in her 1944 configuration).

I might ask him to do my kit of AIRWOLF and then, my USS ENTERPRISE (NCC-1701) and MAYBE ask him to scratch-build an USCG 83-footer.

Garth



Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 2:37pm
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Hey Garth,
Yeah you are right, Elco boats are not my forte. All them dang elcos look pretty much the same to me....but now give me a HIGGINS boat, ah now there is a piece of art! Jerry PT658 Portland OR

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 16, 2011 - 11:23pm
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Hi Jerry.
I like the photo of the Elco 77' turret you posted. Can you email one
image to me (350 dpi) to be included in my book. Thanks!
Victor
email: victorkchun@aol.com

Victor K Chun

Posted By: victorkchun | Posted on: May 17, 2011 - 9:01am
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OK I will in a couple of minutes. I found it at the Archives May2nd. Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 17, 2011 - 12:06pm
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Jerry
Although the 70 Footers Turrets were a bit different then what you posted, this is a great photo for anyone's future project. I can see why they got rid of the plexi glass enclosures. If you look at the ammo boxes, there was not much in the way of room, nor an abundance of ammo that could be carried. This problem coupled with those domes fogging over spelled doom for this idea of an enclosed turret on the boats. By the way, I heard what you said about the Elco boats, and I am now forced to purchase an 80 Foot boat. I will have it restored to running condition, and will attack you as you are leaving the docks................



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: May 18, 2011 - 6:32am
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Not only that Frank, the turrets would fog over. Not a good thing for when you're firing on planes which are attacking your boat.

Garth



Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: May 18, 2011 - 6:58am
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Hi Frank,
I think one of those 80 foot inflatable Elco boats may be just what you are looking for! But watch out if you put it in front of PT658 or PT305 as they cruise on by! Jerry
[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20Gilmartin/InflatableDcraftbow.jpg[/image]

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: May 18, 2011 - 12:15pm
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Wouldn't I be the Cats Meow Jerry, if I showed up with that boat at the Beach.......................



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: May 18, 2011 - 2:37pm
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