PT-59, 60, & 61 - A Trio of PT Gunboats
 
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Other Details to make a PT Boat Look Realistic.
When detailing a model PT Boat there are a lot of
options available. Some people like to "weather" a
boat the application of rust streaks, worn spots,
etc. via painting. Another option is to add extra
details (most overlooked). Most boat on duty did
not look like they were ready for an inspection as
evident in the many photos. Those extra details can
be boxes, folding seats, tables, lots of extra lines
(ropes), maybe a fishing pole among other items.
Two places I have noticed "clutter" is directly in front of
the cabin on the deck. Another place is
where clutter is stacked in the
life rafts.
Like any other model, whether it is out of the
box or scratch built, there are a number of enhancements
to make the boat real. This could be "weathering,"
adding deck accessories (even items that were not part
of the stock items found on a boat like folding chairs,
tables, etc.
The
photo below the deck
clutter is evident. Probably some of this clutter is
stowed before going into action and some of it remained
in place. Notice the various "lines" (ropes) on the
deck Some of them are neatly coiled while other are
stretched out or are just laying in place Virtually
all of the PT Boat models I have seen have the decks too
neat and orderly. This is a detail method I picked up
when I built my first fishing trawler: make the boat look
"busy" like the real boats.
Below are photos of life rafts
loaded with "clutter." Note the coiled rope in the
bottom right photo.
Another accessory could be a dock. It could be as
intricate as
Frank Ryczek Jr.'s, master piece dealing with the base
at Tulagi and Ron 10 directly below. Or
the dock could be as simple as the second photograph
below.
