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ť Topic: Revell PT 579 / 588 Kit Instructions
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tomcervo on Steelnavy says it is reported to be out in December: [url]https://stage.revell.de/fileadmin/import/images/bau/05165_%23BAU_PATROL_TORPEDO_BOAT_PT579_PT588.PDF[/url]

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Oct 2, 2019 - 12:42am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Awesome! Should not take me much to create a 486 class boat from that version! Then I can use the hull of my 109 model to make the 1954 arrangement of the "Sightseer".

Former crew member of the Big Blue Sightseer ex-PT 486

Posted By: Gerry McGovern | Posted on: Oct 3, 2019 - 8:54am
Total Posts: 78 | Joined: Oct 7, 2016 - 1:47pm

Thanks for posting this, Jeff, but...

Oh, no -- another "split" hull, bow insert and separate transom.

I wonder if the deck of this kit would fit on the old Revell 80' Elco kit hull?

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Oct 5, 2019 - 5:21pm
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

Companies are spending money to tool these kits but I wonder when someone will come out with the Elco 77 Foot PT BOAT, a kit that I know would be an instant hit with us PT GUYS, and probably sell more than a late war Elco.

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 7, 2019 - 8:52am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Right on, Frank. I agree with you 100%.

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Oct 7, 2019 - 11:08am
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

What scale is this?

Posted By: Big Jim | Posted on: Oct 8, 2019 - 9:58am
Total Posts: 10 | Joined: Mar 1, 2016 - 4:53pm

What scale is this?

I believe it is 1/72.

Former crew member of the Big Blue Sightseer ex-PT 486

Posted By: Gerry McGovern | Posted on: Oct 8, 2019 - 12:06pm
Total Posts: 78 | Joined: Oct 7, 2016 - 1:47pm

Looks to be a great kit. I still haven't found the "New PT 109 : kit here in Rome Ga. Hope to see this new kit. Thanks for posting.

Bill P Reese

Posted By: billpr | Posted on: Oct 9, 2019 - 5:48pm
Total Posts: 83 | Joined: Mar 19, 2017 - 4:34pm

I agree with Mr. Andress, a 77' boat would be great build.

Posted By: Bruce | Posted on: Apr 1, 2020 - 7:17am
Total Posts: 3 | Joined: Mar 31, 2020 - 9:34am

Looks to be a great kit. I still haven't found the "New PT 109 : kit here in Rome Ga. Hope to see this new kit. Thanks for posting.

Bill P Reese

Did you find one yet?

Posted By: Bruce | Posted on: May 14, 2020 - 2:57am
Total Posts: 3 | Joined: Mar 31, 2020 - 9:34am