Dumas Rc Boat Model Kit Pt 109 Gas Or Electric Motor
ends July 6, 2009
Lynnwood, Washington WA - boat pt109Dumas PT109 RC Model KIT......USS PT109, 19421943.......President Kennedy's PT Boat Specifications:1942 80' ELCO Length: 80feet; 3 engines 1350Hp; speed 43 Knots;3 screws with 3 rudders; 3000 gallons fuel; 2 officers 9 enlisted menBeam 20feet 8inch; draft 5feet 3inch; weight 51 tonsHere is a great r/c model of the original PT109.PT standing for Patrol Torpedo Boat.They were used mostly in the Pacific during World War 2.Wouldn't you like to have a real one with the specifications above?Of course many of you youngsters out there probably don't know much about it. This boat was commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, who later became our 35th President.This kit is composed mostly of 1/16th mahogany plywood. It appears to be substantially complete but it is missing a few pieces. There is no drive hardware, motors, batteries reciever, servos or rudder. The completed length of this model is about 38 inches. I have included many pictures of the die cut parts and the plans. Looking at the plans most of the missing pieces appear to be the ones needed for the structures on and above deck, such as the helm, torpedoes and such. There are no screws, (props), or drive hardware. I have included a brief history of the boat below.This kit is designed to use either a .15 cubic inch gas engine or a highspeed electric motor. Please ...
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