Italeri 1/35 Elco 80" PT-596 - ipmssantarosa

Step 13: Install propellers, propellershafts, mounts and rudders

Step 13: Propellers and ruddersinstalled

Step 14: Install deck on hull withscrews, assemble stand

Step 14: Deck has been installed onhull. Note next deck color done with oilpaints

Step 14: With the deck installed itsstarting to look like a PT boat

Step 15: .50 caliber gun turretassembly

Step 15: .50 caliber gun turretcomplete. Tissue was used for thecanvas ammo covers

Step 15: Both turrets completed

Step 16: Assemble port sidetorpedoes. Used thread instead of kitsupplied wire

Step 16: Port and starboard torpedoracks assembled

Step 16: Basic torpedoes assembled

Step 16: Port and starboard torpedoesassembled with PE fins

Step 16: Torpedo racks painted. Notethat one rack, the forward rack on theport side was dark grey, all others werelight grey

Step 16: Torpedoes painted and intheir racks

Step 17: Assemble starboard sidetorpedoes and racks

Step 17: Port side torpedo racksassembled

Step 17: Port side torpedoes in theirracks

Step 17: Port side torpedo and rackmounted on the deck

Step 18: Port side 5” rocket tubeassembly

Step 18: Rocket tube assembled. Notescratch built electrical boxes andconduits

Step 18: Rocket tubes after paintingand detailing

Step 19: Starboard rocket tubeassembly

Step 19: Rocket tubes assembled

Step 19: Rocket tube assembled andpainted

Step 19: Rocket tube installed on deck

Step 20: Assembly of the ready ammocontainers for the 20mm, 37mm and 5”rockets

Step 20: The 37mm containerscompleted and on the deck

Step 20: The 20mm ammo magazinesand box complete and on the deck

Step 21: Assembly of the 37mm and20mm cannons

Step 21: 20mm cannon completed.Note the shell catch bag made fromtissue and the grab bars were added

Step 21: 20mm completed and on thedeck

Step 21: 37mm completed andinstalled on the deck

Step 21: 37mm is complete except forthe operating handle which is moldedinto the figures hands.

Step 22: This step installs all of thepreviously assembled parts except .50MG canvas spray protector

Step 22: In this step I have taken tissueand wet it with white glue and placed iton the inside and outside of aft .50 MGspray deflector to simulate canvas

Step 22: You can see how the tissuestarts to wrinkle and look like canvas

Step 22: Here we see some of thedeck fittings that were placed wayback on Step 2

Step 22: Here is the aft .50MGposition with the simulated canvasaround it

Step 22: Some more completed itemsnow on the deck

Step 22: More completed parts havebeen installed on the deck

Step 23: Install more parts fromprevious steps onto the deck

Step 23: Completed parts installed ondeck

Step 23: Completed parts on thestarboard side

Step 23: Starboard torpedoes installed

Step 23: Starboard 5” rocket tubesinstalled

Step 24: Assembly of the 40mmcannon

Step 24: Cannon assembled. Notealuminum barrel

Step 25: Assembly complete. Part 30Dwas placed on the deck on a previousstep

Step 25: Assembly completed andpainted with Polly Scale Black-Green

Step 26: Assemble and place moredeck fittings that were placed in aprevious step. Also places 40mmcannon and assembles and paints theDingy.

Step 26: Dingy has been painted.Paper straps were used with the PE tiedown hardware

Step 26: 40mm cannon placed ondeck pedestal

Step 27: Assemble mast with PE radardish

Step 27: Mast assembled and primedwith Tamiya fine white primer

Step 27: Mast is now painted withpaper flag installed

Step 28: Places mast on deck house,stanchions for safety rope, and aftrunning light

Step 28: Mast placed on deck

Step 28: Stanchions and running lightpainted and placed on deck

Step 29: Assemble and paint theanchor and deck fittings. Place safetyrope

Step 29: Anchor rope placed

Step 29: Safety rope installed

Step 29: Anchor assembled andpainted and placed on deck

Step 29: This concludes the Italeri PTBoat kit parts. Figures and weatheringto follow