JP Perkins Model Boat – 1940’s U.S. Navy PT-109 (Patrol Torpedo) Boat – All wood laser cut kit – can be used for RC or Static Display –

PT-109 Patrol Torpedo Boat is a an all-wood model, using laser-cut parts. Key Features: Accurate laser-cut balsa and ply components. Numerous 3D printed plastic parts. Interlocking self-jigging parts. Quick assembly with minimal parts count. Designed for two-channel radio control. Takes a basic 280-size brushed motor. 410mm long. Perfect for small ponds and lakes. What’s in the Box: 1x Laser-cut hull parts set. 1x Laser-cut deck and cabin parts set. 1x Laser-cut stand parts set. 1x Perspex window sheet. 1x 3D printed plastic parts set (torpedo tubes, life raft etc.). 1x Deck magnet set. 1x Comprehensive instruction manual. Product Description: Typical of the boats in the PT-103 class, built for the U.S. Navy between 1942 and 1945, PT-109 is famed for having been commanded by future U.S. President John F. Kennedy. This famous patrol torpedo boat met its end in the Pacific Theatre after a collision with the Japanese Destroyer Amagiri in which Kennedy’s actions to help save his surviving crew earned him a Navy and Marine Corps Medal. The Wooden Model Boat Company prides itself on producing traditional model boat kits that build quickly and accurately into delightful semi-scale replicas, each as happy cruising on the lake as it is adorning the mantelpiece at home. Using precise laser-cut balsa and ply parts, coupled with a semi self-jigging / interlocking hull frame and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, success is practically guaranteed. Whether you plan to build the PT-109 for two-channel radio control or static display the process is very similar, as are the rewards.