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» Topic: Mk 19 torpedo tubes
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Hello,


I'm new here and wanted to say hello to everyone. Very interesting forum.

Since I have been reading a lot of the entries, I have gained more understanding of the love of the Devil Boats and the many people who served and serviced them.

I am now building a Higgins PT with Al REoss2 plans for the MK19 tubes.
Many thanks Al. The plans were what I've been looking for some some months now.

In the past I have built sever Dumas 109's and built a few 77ft. series 1 Elcos.
I have built several for old PT boaters many years ago.I only built the hulls and nothing else.

Now that I am retired, when my wife says I am, I have a new interest in all PTs.

With the modern tech such as shapeways, it is a lot easier to build a good looking boat.

Now my older boats wouldn't hold light to the many fine modelers I read about and see their work. Has to be the best anywhere around.

When I need info I hope to be able to call on this forum for help.

Once again thanks, Bill Reese





Posted By: billpr | Posted on: Mar 21, 2017 - 5:59pm
Total Posts: 83 | Joined: Mar 19, 2017 - 4:34pm



Welcome aboard. You will find some of the most knowledgeable people here in the USA today when it comes to the WWII PT BOATS. Good luck on your build.



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Mar 21, 2017 - 8:02pm
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am



Welcome Bill, and happy retirement! [:-cheers-:]

Al's work has been helping modelers and historians get things right for many years. I hope you enjoy your builds!




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Mar 22, 2017 - 4:40am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am



Thanks for the welcome I hope to learn much more each of you.



Posted By: billpr | Posted on: Mar 23, 2017 - 6:35pm
Total Posts: 83 | Joined: Mar 19, 2017 - 4:34pm