Pt-117
Model is Revell 1/72 scale PT-109 that I painted and lettered for USS PT-117 in her 1942 color scheme.
Here’s another shot of the port quarter.
This is the 37mm anti-tank gun JFK had lashed temporarily to PT-109’s deck. I did paint the gun Olive Drab since it was “borrowed” from the Army. Since I took the picture I have the gun “lashed” to the deck.
Picture 7 is the boat used in the movie PT-109. It was originally a USAF rescue boat that the studio modified to look like an 80′ ELCO. Never knew there was “GULF” station in Rendova.
6 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Alfredo Cofré said on October 11, 2017
This look awesome. Congratulations!
Robert Royes said on October 11, 2017
Fantastic build!
Rick Abramson said on October 11, 2017
Gentlemen:
Thank you for your kind comments on PT-117. . .much appreciated!
Craig Abrahamson said on October 11, 2017
Nice lookin’ build….you only took ONE picture? 🙁
Rick Abramson said on October 11, 2017
To my original post I added a shot of the port quarter.
George Williams said on October 12, 2017
Some more pictures would be nice, but she looks great.
Greg Kittinger said on October 12, 2017
Nice!
Rick Abramson said on October 12, 2017
I added a shot of the port side to my original post.
Thanks again for your compliments.
Rick Abramson said on October 12, 2017
I just added an actual postcard I have in color of the real PT-117.