trckey2

i am thinking about makeing one of these, just curious about the general price, narrow it dowm, 2 barrels, 55" long maybe dont know scale, was thinking maybe a ptboat, scaled down to whatever it is, dont know of any groups around corning ny where i am. how do i make the guns? and hull? does it have to be really scale? radio gear? but mainly i am curious about the hull, and the general price all together

Umi_Ryuzuki

Midwest makes an entry level PT boat. Several people have been very pleased with this boat.
http://www.midwestproducts.com/PT109.htm

It might stretch your budget a little.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGYM9&P=7

[link=http://www.dumasproducts.com/cgi-bin/dumas.storefront]Dumas[/link] makes another kit, but it will take some craftsmanship and time to get the boat to the water.
If that is what you are looking for, I am sure there will be people ready to help you out.

trckey2

that is a little above my price range, would it be cheaper to scratch build, and where could i get some free plans for one, this does not have to be a pt boat

Umi_Ryuzuki

I don't think you can actually get FREE plans.
Maybe, search the boat forums for pt boats seems like somone posted a good site.
Otherwise you can order plans from these sites.

http://www.ptboats.org/ for ordering plans, or http://floatingdrydock.com/

Make sure you order plans and "hull lines"

Building from scratch is somewhat cheaper. I have a lot of supplies sitting around, but I usually budget $150 for hull, and maybe supersturcture, for my ships.

trckey2

sweet thanks, gonna order some cheap ones i think prolly, gotta look around some more, and convice my girl that its ok,

Umi_Ryuzuki

You have a band or jig saw I hope...Or will she let you get one of those too?

trckey2

ooooooooo your funny[>:]
i have a full wood shop and most of a metal shop thank you very much

Umi_Ryuzuki

Just want to make sure, there have been more than a few people unprepared for building their own boat from scratch.[&:]

Oh and looky looky, I found the FREE part of getting plans for a PT boat.
http://www.pt-boat.com/originalhull/pt593.html

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trckey2

yeah, thanks for the help, plans look good