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Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Bob Witt wrote: "I Googled "Testor Elco PT boat 1:160 scale" and found this information suggesting the model actually scaled to 1/87." Read the review agains - it's One/One-HUNDRED Eighty-Seventh!

By Benjamin Hom · #111173 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Bill, I Googled "Testor Elco PT boat 1:160 scale" and found this information suggesting the model actually scaled to 1/87. "Among these is the U.S. Navy PT Boat. Billed by Testors as 1/200 scale on

By rwitt_2000 · #111172 ·

Sirman collection

Anyone recently bought photos from the Sirman collection? Ed Mines

By ed_mines · #111171 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

It has me thinking real hard. Rich

By Rich Yoder · #111170 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

I gladly stand corrected Rich. This does not pop up when one does a 1/48 scale PT search. Bill Welch

By Bill Welch · #111169 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Not true. Check out this link. http://www.bluejacketinc.com/kits/ptboat.htm Rich Yoder

By Rich Yoder · #111168 ·

final call for the Northeastern Fallen Flags RPM event

The Northeastern Fallen Flags RPM event is will be held in Bridgewater, NJ on September 29th. The presentation schedule for this one-day event now is now available on the website. Check the website

By Eric Hansmann · #111167 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

But to be clear, there is no 1/48th scale PT boat available. Bill Welch

By Bill Welch · #111166 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Brian Not sure if you notice Peter Roos post but the following link notes that Testers once offered a 1/160th PT Boat. http://www.building-model-boats.com/pt-boat-model.html Bill Welch

By Bill Welch · #111165 ·

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wow can you look at this http://www.local15newscalo.net/work/?money=87967

By gtws00 · #111164 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Bill Daniels wrote: "As a former Navy Petty Officer, I am quite knowledgeable regarding naval terminology. However, I also understand that people who did not have that experience (or are sailors today

By Benjamin Hom · #111163 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Gene, As a former Navy Petty Officer, I am quite knowledgeable regarding naval terminology. However, I also understand that people who did not have that experience (or are sailors today in either

By Bill Daniels <billinsf@...> · #111162 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Seems like an odd term for that dimension but OK. I was imagining something more along the lines of "keel." Thanks to all who responded. Once again, ask and ye shall receive. Gratefully, Gene

By Gene <bierglaeser@...> · #111161 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

So we're looking at a 52' car with a boat that is 20' wide and 78' long. It's an impressive photo and yes in "O" scale a car is available and a 1:48 scale boat kit is on the market. For most of us

By Rich Yoder · #111160 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

It appears the Elcos were 80 ft, Higgins PTs where 78. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PT_boat Revell made a plastic Higgins PT in either 1/96 or 1/100 scale (references not clear), which might be

By Pieter Roos · #111159 ·

Re: Photo and negative collections

I don't know for sure who is still buying negative collections these days, but I do know that I am not. The reason: no money. John C. La Rue, Jr. Bonita Springs, FL

By John C. La Rue, Jr. <MOFWCABOOSE@...> · #111158 ·

sp rotary snow plows

I know this site is geared for freight cars but maybe someone knows where I can find plans and dimensions for SP Rotary Plows. The old Athearn is not right and the new Walther's is not right. It's

By benjamin · #111157 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

50' in the photo, with lots of overlap! Regards Bruce Smith Auburn, AL ________________________________________ Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:06 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: Re:

By Bruce Smith · #111156 ·

Re: Photo of PT on SP flat

Just caught some of this but did look up PT boats, seems they were at least 20' beam and 80' long. What flat were they on for the 80'? -- Jon Miller For me time stopped in

By Jon Miller <atsf@...> · #111155 ·

Re: ADMIN: Oddball Decals

Since my inquiry of Sep 16 asking if anyone had received a decal from Oddballs Decals within the last 3 monyths, I regret to inform the group that no one has indicated that they had received any. And,

By Mikebrock · #111154 ·

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