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Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109

Product number: 05147

Scale: 1:72

Age: 12+

Number of parts: 146

Length: 341 mm

Skillevel
28,99 €

* incl. tax, plus shipping.

Delivery within 1-3 businessdays.

Building instructions can be found in the Downloadcenter. Missing instructions will be updated.

Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109 model kit in 1:72 scale

Discover the highly detailed model kit of the Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109, famous for its role in the Pacific War under the command of future US President John F. Kennedy. With a scale of 1:72, a length of 341 mm and a total of 146 parts, this model offers an authentic replica of the famous warship. In addition to the accurate reproduction of the two-part hull structure and detailed deck superstructure, the kit includes finely detailed interiors and a 37 mm Pak on the foredeck. The kit is completed with a sturdy display stand and two painting options that emphasize the historical significance and visual appeal of the model.

Scope of delivery:

  • Plastic model kit (not assembled)
  • Illustrated, multilingual assembly instructions
  • Decals for two authentic display variants:
    • PT-109, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, South Pacific, August 2, 1943, commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy
    • PT-109, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, Tulagi Island, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, August 1942 - February 1943

Special features:

This model kit is characterized by its exceptional attention to detail, which ranges from the structure of the hull to the smallest superstructures on the deck. The ability to recreate interiors in detail and depict historically accurate armament makes the kit a must-have for history buffs and model building enthusiasts. The kit also offers an educational component by providing insights into the design and function of military naval vessels of the Second World War.

Background information:

The Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109 played an important role in the Pacific War and gained particular fame through its commander, the later US President John F. Kennedy. Under his command, the crew of the PT-109 survived a collision with a Japanese destroyer and survived thanks to exceptional leadership and the will to survive. The story of the PT-109 is a fascinating chapter in military naval history and offers profound insights into the challenges and heroic deeds of the Second World War.




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