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ť Topic: PT-9 paint scheme(conversion of airfix rag launch)
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As the title says, I'm am considering converting the airfix raf rescue launch model into Hubert Scott paine's pt-9.
Does anyone know the color of the boat throughout its time in being studied by elco?

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 9, 2016 - 12:52pm
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

PT9 carried at least two different schemes while in ELCO hands: The initial scheme was an overall dark gray.
[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/PT9/120500906_zpsqdpo0wbs.jpg[/image]
A subsequent scheme had Standard Navy Gray vertical surfaces and Dark Gray horizontal surfaces.
[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/PT9/120500908_zpsl3clvqvk.jpg[/image]

This will be a major conversion. The AIRFIX hull is over an inch too short and the superstructure has very little in common with that on PT9.

Al Ross

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 9, 2016 - 2:18pm
Total Posts: 994 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

Have you thought of using a Linden Hill kit?

Andy

Posted By: Andy Small | Posted on: Mar 10, 2016 - 6:23am
Total Posts: 267 | Joined: Nov 20, 2013 - 9:04pm

I got the MGB64 kit a month or so ago. Expensive, but wicked nice! The book on the BPB boats is, too.

Al

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 10, 2016 - 6:45am
Total Posts: 994 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

Thanks for the info guys, it would require a lot of work.
In the event that it doesn't work out I may just build it standard, it's at least an ok start.
If I get that far I will try to post pictures.
ThePTboater

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 10, 2016 - 7:39am
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

Also I wasn't aware of the mgb64 kit lol, should have done more research.
That's okay, I don't regret buying the model, like I said if if doesn't work, build it standard.

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 10, 2016 - 7:43am
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

Al,

Thanks, I completely missed the release of the 70 foot BPB by coastal craft. These are fabulous kits, www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com. I presume MGB 64 was also hull lines of the PV-70 design, in other words the same hull as PT 9. Is that correct?

What book are you referring too? Not sure I have seen a book dedicated to the BPB designs.

Thanks,

Bill

Bill Smallshaw

Posted By: smallwi | Posted on: Mar 13, 2016 - 7:09am
Total Posts: 141 | Joined: Jun 21, 2007 - 3:02pm

Yes it did have the same hull and superstructure of pv70, which was technically used for the rescue launches, but with different superstructure and shorter length(63')

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 13, 2016 - 7:57am
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

Bill,

Here's the cover:
[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/BPB/BPB_zpssdbad8uc.jpg[/image]

and a sample page:
[image]http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/alross2/BPB/bpb_0002_zps3euihivl.jpg[/image]

Soft cover, 48 coated paper pages with excellent reproduction.

Like the kits, it's a bit pricey but, IMHO, worth every penny! I've been in contract with the author and there are some interesting future projects on the way. We may be sharing some stuff... [:-grin-:]

I got mine from Linden Hill Imports here in the States [url]http://www.lindenhillimports.com/coastalcraft.htm[/url] . Good folks, great service.

Al

Posted By: alross2 | Posted on: Mar 13, 2016 - 9:06am
Total Posts: 994 | Joined: Oct 30, 2006 - 8:19pm

It's funny that in my quest to build my pt-9 model, I had never even heard of these.
I saw the raf rescue launch and thought that I could make due, where were these models in my search? 😀

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 13, 2016 - 8:41pm
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

It's funny that in my quest to build my pt-9 model, I had never even heard of these.
I saw the raf rescue launch and thought that I could make due, where were these models in my search? 😀

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 14, 2016 - 8:01am
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

At this point I think I have just decided to complete the model as a rescue launch, but I will try to take another look at the coastal craft model 70' MGB.
I will post results if I get to that point.
ThePTboater

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 18, 2016 - 7:20pm
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

I also don't know why my comments keep repeating lol sorry if it's irritating.
ThePTboater

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 18, 2016 - 9:10pm
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm

Hi Nic,
You need to be patient when you post just press the button once. It does not show up immediately so a lot of folks keep pressing the Post button and then that is what happens. LOL
Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Mar 19, 2016 - 1:17am
Total Posts: 1489 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm

I guess so lol, I wondered why that was happening.
Thanks Jerry!
ThePTboater

Posted By: ThePTboater | Posted on: Mar 19, 2016 - 5:00am
Total Posts: 136 | Joined: Jan 17, 2016 - 1:28pm