Topic: Higgins PT 1/24 Scale. (Read 18866 times)

gra2 · « **Reply #50 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:38:05 am »

Hi mast complete apart from painting.

gra2 · « **Reply #51 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:53:13 am »

Torpedo mount and torpedo are 3d prints from Shapeways.
Have primed ready for finish colour.

gra2 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:56:59 am »

Another photo.

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gra2 · « **Reply #53 on:** December 04, 2017, 06:59:30 am »

Seem to have doubled up on last photo sorry.

Graham

derekwarner · « **Reply #54 on:** December 04, 2017, 11:15:11 pm »

Graham......

Those torpedo rack throwers look very detailed and crisp

. I am sure that Shapeways.com would have studied the original drawings & detail before production....[the Shapeways range of naval marine product is

mind boggling]

Having said this, the geometry of the assembly appears as having greater throwing requirement than just one vertical handle & hence one person...but would be interested to understand the launching & arming procedure of the Torpedos

[My work in Above Water Weapons did not include Torpedos as whilst they may reside on the deck, were thankfully were classed as an Under Water Weapon]

Derek

derekwarner · « **Reply #55 on:** December 04, 2017, 11:59:54 pm »

Is this it Graham?...from about page 35

.................. Derek

Product Description

High Detailed 1/24 Scale TORPEDO LIGHT WEIGHT LAUNCHING RACK used with US Navy PT Boat in World War Two.
These racks were used to allow the Mk 13 Torpedo to simply roll out of the deck.
Designed to house my available Mk 13 Torpedo Model.

gra2 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 05, 2017, 06:27:43 am »

Hi Derek that's it Panzer vs Tanks by Holden 8702.

Graham

Dr.Schmidt · « **Reply #57 on:** December 06, 2017, 10:22:59 am »

Nice 3D prints from Shapeways. Which material did you order and what priomer did you use? I still have problems processing the frosted detail and ultradetail parts.

tonyH · « **Reply #58 on:** December 06, 2017, 01:58:23 pm »

This is really for Derek! Doesn't answer the specific question but may start the ball rolling.

http://archive.hnsa.org/doc/pt/know/index.htm

A very nice build.

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #59 on:** December 06, 2017, 09:04:45 pm »

The torpedoes were,nt thrown but rolled off the carrier cradles. A simple gravity system rolled the torpedoes into the sea. The operating lever once pulled released the cradles which dropped and lowered effectively dumping the released torpedo overboard.

gra2 · « **Reply #60 on:** December 07, 2017, 04:52:45 am »

For Derek i understand the captain electrically fired the torpedo from a button in the cockpit once the torpedo starts running the torpedo man pulls the release lever dropping the weapon over the side.

Construction of the vents, cowl is 3d print note segments which was a feature of Higgins boats.

gra2 · « **Reply #61 on:** December 07, 2017, 04:55:07 am »

One more.

gra2 · « **Reply #62 on:** December 07, 2017, 05:23:06 am »

Dr Schmidt the material is White Strong & Flexible Non Polished White Nylon Plastic.

The primer is from a auto spray can suitable for Acrylic and Enamel paint systems.

Graham

Dr.Schmidt · « **Reply #63 on:** December 07, 2017, 04:36:42 pm »

gra2 · « **Reply #64 on:** December 13, 2017, 05:31:17 am »

Almost finished making parts.

gra2 · « **Reply #65 on:** February 12, 2018, 08:25:15 am »

Hi have finally started to paint it has been a bit hot.

gra2 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:38:17 am »

Hi a few more fittings completed and added to boat.

gra2 · « **Reply #67 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:45:24 am »

Another photo.

gra2 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:56:32 am »

Last one for the moment.

tassie48 · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:20:00 pm »

Graham looking great good to see the fleet growing you do build a great model mate I have a few to build soon looking forward to the Subchaser and the HDML in 1/24 .

What is next tassie48

gra2 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 19, 2018, 08:47:52 am »

Hi Tassie nothing in mind at the moment I have run out of room.

Graham

gra2 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 25, 2018, 08:40:56 am »

More photos.

gra2 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 25, 2018, 08:46:34 am »

Machine guns and figures 3d prints from Shapeways.

gra2 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 25, 2018, 08:50:42 am »

Another.

gra2 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 25, 2018, 08:54:23 am »

Another.

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