The PT Boat Forum
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi

ť Forum Category: PT Boats of WWII
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi?cid=101&fct=showf

ť Forum Name: PT Boats - General
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi?fct=gotoforum&cid=101&fid=102

ť Topic: Wheelhouse/Bridge windshield armor or not
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboardr.cgi?cid=101&fid=102&tid=5161

I built my first PT Boat model in '71 as a young lad, Revell 1/72 & it was a disaster -warped deck & poor molded parts...Fast forward to now - I picked up a 1/24th ProBoat RC 40" PT 109 model that needs some work, mainly a LOT of accurate detailing (which I'm looking forward to).

After reading through topics here on the bridge armor, I still can't decide what do do - detail the model with the armor or the Plexiglas windshield - I'm leaning toward the Plexiglas because its more detail & reveals more of the help etc...

I couldn't make out just when they applied the armor - right after it was deployed at base or some time later - how long did 109 operate with & without it?

Thanks!!

Posted By: LkWashington | Posted on: Aug 4, 2022 - 3:58pm
Total Posts: 22 | Joined: Aug 3, 2022 - 11:56am

Auto spell correct is a disaster. Leaning towards the plexi windshield to reveal more of the HELM detail.

Posted By: LkWashington | Posted on: Aug 4, 2022 - 4:34pm
Total Posts: 22 | Joined: Aug 3, 2022 - 11:56am

Welcome Lk! [:-cheers-:]

The windshield wasn't armored, the panel beneath it was on certain boats. The windshield was usually painted. I have some armor details up here: [url]http://www.pt103.com/PT_Boat_Components_Armor.html[/url]. I see I call the armor panel windshield armor, that's a poor choice of words... Also the armor can be seen here: [url]http://www.pt103.com/PT_Boat_Components_Bridge_And_Chart_House.html[/url] Good luck with your project and have fun!

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Aug 5, 2022 - 7:18am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am