PT-109 Patrol Torpedo Boat JFK

Revell plastic model kit - PT-109 P.T. Boat

Skill Level: 2
Scale: 1/72
Length: 13"
Width: 3-1/2"
Parts: 83

PT-109 is immortalized as the boat commanded by John F Kennedy. PTs were powered by three twelve-cylinder Packard engines, and equipped with four torpedo tubes, machine guns, and an anti-aircraft gun. Without ceremony or christening, she was lowered into Newark Bay in July, 1942; two months later her baptism under fire took place in the Guadalcanal war area. • Waterslide decals are included, and the model can be painted as seen on the box with these colors: Copper, Black, Gray, Blue, Silver, and Flesh. • Four torpedo tubes, two twin .50 caliber machine guns, a 20mm cannon,a life raft, four crew figures, and three rudders, propellers and shafts are all included. • Contains clear assembly instructions with a detailed synopsis of Kennedy's exciting and dangerous voyage. • Includes a display stand.