PT-109 Patrol Torpedo Boat by Revell in 1/72 Scale. Part 1, Kit Construction

[@joemoore4027]

Enjoyable video. A honest build and a pleasure to watch. Just sat back with my cup of tea and unwound a bit. This is what true modeling is about, no 3d printed parts, no rivet counting and kit complaints. Very good job !

[@hillbillymodeling]

Glad you enjoyed it Joe! I think we should just take a model for what it is and make the most of it. I will admit that sometimes I add some extras, mostly scratch building, but modeling is meant to be enjoyed. I also think that we shouldn't "break the bank" to do it, lol. Thanks so much for watching and for the wonderful comment. It's because of modelers like you that I make these video builds. Stay safe my friend and model on. Johnny

[@gerryshinners7258]

It's looking good after the build so far. Looking forward to the next step.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Gerry, thanks for looking in. I picked this kit to build so I could get a feel for doing ships, I plan to build some capital ships in the future, so I figured what better way to "get my feet wet" in building subjects like this, lol!! Stay safe and model on my friend!! Johnny

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Well that was really interesting, Johny! Test fit and alignment of parts plays a key role in the boats. Excellent job done on the assembly, i am looking forward to see the rest of the build. Take care and keep up the good work my friend.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thank you very much George for looking in! I was questioning my choice of deviating from the instruction for the superstructure's assembly, but I think it was the better approach, at least for me. I always seem to have issues with following instructions, lol. Stay safe and model on my friend! Johnny

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

A cool Torpedo you are working on Johnny . Was a great choice indeed . Greetings , Robert .

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Robert, thanks for taking a look! This build is my introduction into surface vessels, I plan on building more in the future and I thought it would be a good subject to "get my feet wet", lol! Take care and model on my friend! Johnny

[@RimsModels]

Fantastic video my friend the torpedo boat looks amazing all the problems with the kit you dealt with easily building up into a great display piece looking forward to the next update model on and keep safe 👍🙏

[@hillbillymodeling]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob, it is a simple kit but very enjoyable to build. Thanks for looking in, stay safe and model on! Johnny

[@RimsModels]

@@hillbillymodeling your welcome my friend same to you 👍👍

[@pasmodelworkbench4981]

Everything looks great. Thanks for doing this, I have this kit so I'll save this video to a playlist for future reference

[@hillbillymodeling]

What a great compliment! Thanks Pa, hope you find a nugget here you can use. Stay safe, thanks for looking in, and model on my friend! Johnny

[@williamgrigg-k9t]

Woah there John, had no idea this kit existed, looks like it's way better than the old version of which I have built 6 times as a real youngster. I'm currently working on the old kit right now. I want to build it like in the film "They Were Expendable" when the boat was being worked on in that wooden cradle. Got the cradle built and the base partially built, am looking for some decent 1/72 figures that would work in a boat yard so that's gumming up the works right now. I have 8 places to build in my shop so I usually am working on 8 things at a time. Notes are everywhere on my constructions, all my students really bust my cookies about this but without these I forget what color I used or where I stop building and work on another piece. The old Wright Flyer is under construction, along with "The Invisible Man", "Superman" (the old kit), an original "Tonto" figure, a 1/48 Hellcat target tug version, the big Revell "Bon Homme Richard" and some German 1/35th figures for a small diorama. So was real good to see you building this new release of a classic boat. Keep up the good work , see ya Bill G.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hey Bill, you are a very busy man. There is no way I could keep up with that many projects at the same time. I'm struggling with only three at the moment. LOL. Thanks so much for watching, take care my friend!! Johnny

[@FlokisModels]

Looking good so far. Will be looking forward to the next video.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Awesome, thank you Floki!

[@jamesmurray8558]

Built that when I was a kid.The hull was one piece.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Amazing how these kits bring back memories isn't it? Thanks for watching James, stay safe and model on my friend. Johnny

[@jamesmurray8558]

@@hillbillymodeling Thank you.

[@MartinJelincic]

Damn man, I wish you had a video for the PT-579/PT-588 because your way of explaining this is so calm and helpful, I got the PT-579 for Christmas, it's going to be my first ever build

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Martin, and congratulations on getting the PT-579! I'm sure you're going to enjoy the build. Thanks for the wonderful comment, good luck with your build, stay safe and model on my friend! Johnny

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Why do you need a specific video for the PT-579/PT-588 kit when they're basically identical kits?

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Johnny, You made some great progress on your PT Boat. It sounds like you have been doing some studying on your nautical terms. Thanks for sharing. I'll be watching for the next part. Have a great day. Jeff

[@hillbillymodeling]

I think the best way to learn new things, like nautical terms, is to build a model! Thanks Jeff, stay safe and model on!! Johnny

[@WayneWelly]

Nice informative video been eyeing up this kit as its on sale in UK at moment but in the newer box art to this one

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Wayne, it builds up into a nice display piece, I thought it was a little pricey so if you can get it on sale all the better! Johnny

[@MrJuvefrank]

This model is more realistic than A.M.T.'s version of "Jack" Kennedy's P.T. Boat. People all over KZbin say that the English manufagturer at A.M.T. left out the 2 propeller shafts, 2 propellars, 2 rudders, and used the wrong propeller for the aquatic vehicle in the first place.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Mr Juvefrank, I think this kit depicts the correct propeller and rudder arrangement. The PT's had 3 diesel engines, one for each prop. Also, there are 2 mufflers per engine mounted on the rear of the hull, that's 6 mufflers total, which Revells kit has. Thanks for the grate comment my friend! Johnny

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Of course it's more realistic, it is NEW. Your kit didn't begin life as an AMT model either, it was originally Lindberg and the one propeller/one rudder model you're seeing is the altered mold they used for the R/C version, kit number 70818 from 1992. Find an earlier kit, pre-1992 and it will have three propellers/three rudders and will be more accurate but not perfect. The original mold is from Olin I think, circa 1958! Even the exalted Tamiya was turning out toylike models in 1958 so you will have to adjust your expectations.

[@MrJuvefrank]

@@hillbillymodeling Hi, there, Brother, I never noticed your comment until today. Thank you for telling the public.

[@MrJuvefrank]

@@Hjerte_Verke Aye, aye, Captain.

[@scottorton482]

This model your working on has to be from new cut molds as i have the original PT-109 from the sixty's and there was never any interior to that model. I presently am working on the AMT 1/64 scale version. I am putting radio control into it. Its larger than the Revell version. That hull is one peice like the old Revell kit. Yet it is suitable for RC instalation. I am using the hardware and electronics from an inexpensive wally-world RC boat and all of the hardware does fit with modifications. Ill say more next time.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Scott, this kit is listed on Scale Mates as a new tool for 2018. Other modelers have commented that the fit issues that I had were what they experienced with their kits from the earlier kit release. I imagine that they may have made modifications to the original mold design for this kit, but this is only speculation on my part. Good luck with your RC version of the PT Boat. Take care and model on my friend. Johnny

[@Hjerte_Verke]

We're in an era of multiple scale "PT-109" models so there's no real need to stick to 1/72 or 1/64 if you desire an RC conversion.

[@Rdomber]

What kind of glue should I use?

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Rachel, I use Tamiya Extra Thin, it has a small applicator brush attached to the cap and is easy to use. It is designed to soften the plastic joint and allows the plastic to stick together making a strong joint. Also, it doesn't leave excess glue on the surface in case you use too much, lol, like I often do. I hope this helps, stay safe and model on my friend! Johnny

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I would try a variety of glues or cements, actually. For ill fitting parts or for absolute maximum strength, like the two hull halves here at 1:42, I would use a liquid glue that doesn't evaporate in seconds (unlike Tamiya Extra Thin). There might be others but I use Testors Liquid Cement with applicator, applied to both sides, wait 30 seconds and then join the sides together. The melted plastic that oozes out can be sanded when it cures and is its own gap filler. I also use Tamiya Extra Thin, Plastruct Bondene, various CA (Cyano Acrylate) "super glue" thick and thin formulations, etc.

[@bushranger900]

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[@hillbillymodeling]

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[@alfredogontijo8044]

Meu sonho ter uma replica dessa nave mais infelizmente para mim é muito caro aqui na minha cidade um kit desses custa em torno de $ 80 dólares e não tenho dinheiro será que é possível fazer uma em papelão?

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hola Alfredo, wow, eso es muy caro para este kit. Sé que los modelos de papel son cada vez más populares, pero no conozco uno para este barco. ¡Gracias por mirar, mantente a salvo y sigue modelando! johnny

[@Hjerte_Verke]

1:13 Whoa there, don't destroy your model from struggling to tear your tape. I honestly expected better from a Hillbilly. Hillbillies can handle stuff. 😄

[@hillbillymodeling]

Yeah, I quit using those ribbed cut offs on the dispenser, it gives a bad edge and even messes up the tape sometimes. I much prefer to just to use scissors these days! Thanks for watching, enjoy your weekend my friend! Johnny

[@charlie418791]

Keep poundin away 🪚🔨🔧🔩🪛 And if those don't work , there's always 🪠

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Charlie Mac!!