| ORDER# | SHIP | CLASS | SCALE | LENGTH | BEAM |
| PT-09 | PT-598 1942-1944 | 80' ELCO | 1 :16th | 60" | 15 5/8" |
PT -159 is an example of an early war, PT -103 class ELCO 80 foot patrol boat. As US Forces got a toehold in the Solomon Islands in late 1942, the US Navy shipped as many PT boats as could be rounded for immediate action against the Japanese re-supply effort to Gaudalcanal. PT -159 operated out of Tulagi in the southern Solomon's where it had several meetings with the Tokyo Express. PT -159 was the Boat that was sent to rescue L T JG. John F. Kennedy and his crew after the loss of the PT-109. PT-159 was known as 'ACES & JACKS'
The United States Navy's PT Boat squadrons started the war with a heavy anti ship armament that was in many cases ineffective. The boats that survived were repeatedly modified to meet the constant change in mission requirements. PT -159 was typical of the outfitting received during late 1942. , which included a single 20mm on a MK-4 I mount, one twin 50 caliber machine gun, one 20mm gun in place of a twin .50, 4 torpedoes tubes and 2 depth charges. These boats were constantly upgraded by their crews with anything they could beg barrow or steal.
Our 1 :16 scale 80 foot ELCO PT Boat model is a faithful reproduction of the original boat that served in the South Pacific during World War 2.
This 80' ELCO package comes as a fiberglass hull, deck, 2 cabin structures and rear engine cover. A set of 1 :16th scale plans is also included with this package. Then the modeler can chose to purchase additional parts from the available fittings listed on the fittings page as needed.
Price: $449.00
This package includes the above hull and structure parts, along with the fittings listed below.
Price: $879.00
| Item # | Item Description | Quantity |
| 501 | Turret Tub | 2 |
| 502 | Engine Room access hatch | 1 |
| 504 | Chart house air scoop | 2 |
| 506 | Cowl Vents | 6 |
| 507 | Smoke Generator | 2 |
| 508 | Depth Charge and Rack | 2 |
| 509 | Deck Vents | 2 |
| 510 | Pedastal 20mm | 2 |
| 511 | Rear Spray Shields | 2 |
| 512 | Forward Deck Pads | 2 |
| 513 | Deck Hatch ES | 4 |
| 514 | Torpedo | 4 |
| 515 | Mufflers Kit | 6 |
| 516 | Compass Binnacle | 1 |
| 517 | 20mm Ammo Box | 2 |
| 518 | Rudder and Stuffing Box | 3 |
| 519 | Gas Cap | 3 |
| 520 | 20mm deck plate | 1 |
| 521 | 20mm R./S Locker | 2 |
| 523 | Throttle Conduit Housing | 1 |
| 526 | Turret Ring Insert | 2 |
| 527 | Pedestal .50 Caliber | 2 |
| 528 | 20 mm Oerlikon | 2 |
| 529 | Twin .50 caliber | 1 |
| 531 | Plan Sheet | 1 |
| 540 | Instrument Panel | 1 |
| 541 | Cleat and Chock | 8 |
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