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1/16th PT195
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Gentlemen(and ladies),finally an update on the proceeding on my 1/16 PT195build:
More pictures on www.ptboat195.blogspot.com[:-grin-:]
Thanks to all those who helped getting to this point.
Greetings and a happy new year.
Daniele Kläy
Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Jan 8, 2016 - 11:34am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm
Daniele:
Man does that hull look sweet!!! Just like the real thing! How much did the hull cost you? I can't wait to see what is next.
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 8, 2016 - 2:13pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Hallo Ted, the hull costs 2 years of blood,sweat and tears,The filosofy behind the build is to keep costs as low as possible;so the hull is built mainly of scrap wood-the outer planking comes from old furniture;perfecty seasoned-the frames were hand drawn using data from height and offset tables found in the Elco DVD collection.
For the hull I spent about $80 for assorted birch ply plus the purchase of the Elco DVD.
The superstructures will bring the budget to explose:for the Maxson turret I already burned more than $300 : the Trumpeter M16MGMC kit,Tamiya .50s , Aber brass barrels and Live Resin .50 ammo belts[:-rdo-:].
Plus throttle pushrod housing,deck cleats,position lights,helm,throttles,2x oerlikons and the M4 37mm gun as 3DP parts for another $200+[:-rdo-:]
At least I have a complete 1/16th White halftrack in my spares box!
Regards.
Daniele Kläy
Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Jan 8, 2016 - 11:08pm
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm
Man Daniele, that is going to be one exceptional PT model! The lines of the hull sure are sexy...
Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Jan 9, 2016 - 9:33am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am
Coming along nicely Daniele! I like the protective trim that we've recently been talking about. Keep it coming!
Dave
David Waples
Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Jan 10, 2016 - 6:22am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm
Daniele; I just noticed, are those brass strips along the keel and transom leading edges? Nice!
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 10, 2016 - 7:23am
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Daniele;
You should post more photos, looking at your blog site is amazing. I can't believe you have vegetables and coffee cans, you even have dirty dishes in the sink! I am sure Earl would give your galley the thumbs up!outstanding!!
Take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jan 19, 2016 - 5:34pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Thanks everyone for your kind comments,the best is yet to come-I hope- and I'll be posting pictures more regularly in the future.
This blog and the people writing on it are also giving a big help in my project,this is greatly appreciated on my side.[:-cheers-:]
Regards.
Daniele Kläy
Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Jan 20, 2016 - 7:15am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm
