COBI-4825 PT-109 WW2 US TORPEDO BOAT WITH 3726 BUILDING BLOCKS

The US Patrol Boat PT-109 is the largest and most detailed model in COBI's history! The record-breaking 3,726 building blocks made it possible to realistically recreate the historical unit in a 1:35 scale model (scale suitable for the figures). The model is 72 cm long and has a signature stand.

The model also surprises with a fully reproduced interior! After removing the deck we see the crew cabins, technical rooms and the engine room with their equipment! This has not been in COBI yet! The model looks majestic, has been designed with craftsmanship and great attention to detail! The entire set is completed with four figures inspired by historical crew members. The set contains durable prints that do not rub off even with intensive use. Movable pieces of equipment, a removable deck, mapped weapons and a realistic shape make this model an exclusive gift that will satisfy not only history and military enthusiasts, but also all building block enthusiasts and discerning collectors. You can't pass such a big and beautiful boat!

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The torpedo boat 109 patrol was commissioned in 1942 in the Pacific. On 2 August 1943, the Japanese destroyer Amagiri rammed PT-109 and sank the patrol boat. In a crisis, the unit commander and future President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, managed to save the entire crew. The actions taken made him a war hero! The patrol boat was manned by a crew of 12-17 people. The last mission involved 13 crew members led by Captain Kennedy.

The PT-109 is powered by three Packard 12-cylinder 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) gasoline engines. The speed of the boat was about 41 knots (76 km/h). The PT-109 had a single 20 mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun in the rear. On the night before their last mission, the crew installed a 37 mm anti-tank gun in the bow. The boat's main offensive weapon was her torpedoes. The PT-109 was equipped with four 21-inch (53 cm) torpedo tubes containing Mark 8 torpedoes. It was also equipped with two depth charges and twin-linked heavy machine guns. The active operations of PT units in the Pacific and the legend of PT-109 and its commander are still alive today and arouse many emotions. PT-109 can be found in history, literature, film and popular culture.

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