I LOVE KIT Models (ex Merit)

[Weaver]

Merit Models 1/72nd scale OSA missile boat 

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM67201

[Gondor]

That's going to be fairly large.

I have always likes the Russian naval 23mm gun turrets, always remind me of something ......... 

Gondor

[Dizzyfugu]

542mm long... 

[Weaver]

A trader had some at Cosford: yep, fairly large....

That's going to be fairly large.

I have always likes the Russian naval 23mm gun turrets, always remind me of something ......... 

Gondor

Surprised Rosboronexport isn't marketing it as the "Exterminator"....

[Captain Canada]

That's pretty awesome !

But everytime I see a boat that large, it seems pointless unless it's RC ?! Then again, I've always wanted to do a Flower Class with a million dollars worth of accessories......

[Green Dragon]

Looked very nice in the pics from Nuremburg. If you think this is big you should see the 1/18th scale planes!

Paul Harrison

[albeback]

Looks really mean!!
Russian warship designers always seemed to get a tremendous amount of bang for their bucks( roubles!) - even in a small vessel like this!!

Allan

[NARSES2]

Looked very nice in the pics from Nuremburg. If you think this is big you should see the 1/18th scale planes!

Paul Harrison

There's a build of the Dauntless in SAMI. It just about fits the guy's modelling desk. I think these are intended for those who build one kit a year or so but super detail to the Nth degree ? Wonder how many will get bought and join the stash to just sit and glare ?

[Librarian]

....and finally, to complete my transition to Heaven, a brand new Grumman Duck:

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973497-148-grumman-j2f-5-duck-by-merit-released/

[Captain Canada]

What a great looking set of sprues ! That will make a stunning model.

[chrisonord]

Merit Models 1/72nd scale OSA missile boat 

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM67201

I WANT one of those. Just a pity my place is not big enough to display it, unless I make some shelving. Hmmm, me likey very much. The Cartel will be rubbing their hands in delight if they got one of those.
Chris.

[Thorvic]

They have issued a PLA version with the manned twin vertical mounted guns and recently the OSA II with the Tube Styx launchers

[chrisonord]

They have issued a PLA version with the manned twin vertical mounted guns and recently the OSA II with the Tube Styx launchers

Hmm, there goes another 90 quid then 
Chris

[Steel Penguin]

ill ask here as despite a quick google and review read, I have no more idea than before.
Merit do 2 versions of the 80' ELCO  in 1:48
the early  https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM64802  £84.99
and the later https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MM64801  £69.99

I want to do a early ish version to represent the Black Lagoon from the Anime of the same name  https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&q=black+lagoon&chips=q:black+lagoon,g_48:torpedo+boat&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwim4bfgpcTcAhUQM8AKHaHXDswQ4lYIugEoAQ&biw=1842&bih=1012&dpr=0.9#imgrc=_&spf=1532866811854    ( my that's a long google search)  im hoping that I can use the later

any ideas folks?

[Old Wombat]

Mr Penguin, the main difference between the 2 types is the torpedo tubes (the rest can be worked around) ... The late models didn't have them! Instead they launched their torpedoes by dropping them over the side of the boat.

The "Black Lagoon" images clearly show a boat with tubes. So, unless you want to scratch-build the tubes, I'm afraid you'll have to use the (more expensive) early type.


Early 80' Elco PT Boat (model of) - ignore the PT109 37mm AT gun strapped to the foredeck:



Late 80' Elco PT Boat (model of):



"Black Lagoon" PT Boat: