{"product_id":"148-us-pt-boat-109-hull-set","title":"1\/48 US PT Boat 109 Hull Set","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/48 USN PT-109 Hull Set: The Foundation of a Legend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCommand the Solomon Islands with the meticulously engineered \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003e1\/48 Scale US PT Boat 109 Hull Set\u003c\/b\u003e. As the premier foundation for the most famous Elco 80' motor torpedo boat in history, this hull captures the aggressive, planing lines of the vessel commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. Designed for museum-grade static displays or as a high-fidelity upgrade for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"367\"\u003e1\/48 Lindberg PT-109 kit\u003c\/b\u003e, this set provides the structural integrity and historical accuracy required for a premier naval project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Tactical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Marine Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e At 1\/48 scale, the hull’s geometry is the defining visual element. This model captures the PT-109's \"Elco\" lines with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered hard-chine hull designed for high-speed stability and the integrated main deck shelf. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, providing a stable platform for your torpedo tubes and 20mm Oerlikon mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Accurate Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to ensure a true-to-scale representation of the 80-foot Elco hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 505mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeam:\u003c\/b\u003e 131mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 64mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry is optimized to ensure a seamless fit with existing 1\/48 scale accessories, allowing for a professional-grade integration of the cockpit and day room trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDurable \u0026amp; Versatile Tough Resin White Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo meet the demands of a large-format build, this hull is engineered from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eTough Resin White\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a superior balance of properties for the serious modeler:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Toughness \u0026amp; Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Prioritizes structural resilience, ensuring the hull maintains its sharp lines and internal alignment during the assembly and handling process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Smooth Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides an exceptionally smooth surface that drastically reduces preparation time, allowing you to move straight to priming and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision Tolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e The material's dimensional stability ensures that your deck components and propulsion hardware fit with surgical accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/48 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for a massive and historically proportional presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to reduce material weight—improving the center of gravity for potential RC conversions—while maintaining a robust, seaworthy profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a blank canvas for your historical vision. Recreate the iconic \"Green 17\" camouflage or the early-war \"Dunkelgrau\" style schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures individual hull spray rails and deck transitions with architectural clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eA Canvas for Pacific Theater Realism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnpainted for Total Customization:\u003c\/b\u003e Arriving in its raw finish, the PT-109 hull serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Barge Buster\" Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply the standard USN Tropical Green camouflage. 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