Too bad about the Midwest boat. I had high hopes....... As for the Dumas kit, that hull leaves one important detail out. The profile on about the first 8-10 inches at the top slopes down. (slopes down at the bow ) The real Alcos did not do that. I have no idea why Dumas would have done it that way. To properly get the scale outline you have to cut the top of the bow and build up about 3/8" to make the hull level at the deckline. Other than that (and that is a nit-picky item) it is a great kit. I built the PT-596 from the kit and along with Franks Mosquito boat hobbies conversion it turned out to be a great taildragger. I do have picures of it in my gallery.

Anyway, hears to hoping they improve the quality of the Midwest PT.

Best regards,
Pete