FULLY BUILT AND READY TO DISPLAY MUSEUM QUALITY SHIP MODEL
lARGE MUSEUM QUALITY MODEL
- Dimension Approx.: 41″L x 15.5"W x 16.5″H
- The model is 100% hand built by artisans from scratch
- APPROX SCALE : 1/24
- The model is already built, NOT a model ship kit
- Handcrafted from scratch using finest woods & metal fittings
DESCRIPTION
Following World War II the US Navy had little use for fast attack craft, and most of her PT boats were disposed of shortly after VJ Day. With the involvement in the Vietnam War the Navy saw a renewed need for small combatant craft for "brown water" operations, and they approached the Norwegian Westermoen company to build a prototype.
Design of the PTF began in the late 1950's when the prototype motor torpedo boat NASTY was developed for the coastal anti-invasion mission of the Royal Norwegian Navy, as a follow-on to their U.S. built PTs and British Fairmile "Ds".
The NASTY was designed by Jan H. Linge in close cooperation with World War II experienced officers of the Royal Norwegian Navy. Linge used a computer to analyze the features of the best patrol boats developed up to that time and to test improved designs. The prototype was completed in Autumn of 1957 and it was successful in tests by the Royal Norwegian Navy.
In the Spring of 1958 an order was placed for 12. This class was designed to fit guns, torpedoes, mines and/or ASW weapons. These craft have proven to be very fast, with a burst speed of 46 knots fully laden in calm water. Top speed varies slightly from boat to boat due to small differences in the construction of their wood hulls. Initial cost was relatively low, as was the cost of operation and maintenance.
Survivability features include low silhouette and low radiated signatures (magnetic/IR/acoustic). There is redundancy in the engineering plant, with manual backups for pumps and steering. It efficiently carried heavy loads and a large crew of 19 plus two squadron staff members. Due to her long range capability of over 1000 miles, seats are provided for the steersman and commander. During cold weather operation, heated suits are worn by those in the open bridge.
In all, 42 NASTYS were built in Norway: 20 for their own Navy's use, six for Greece, two for Turkey (as war reparations from West Germany), and 14 were built for the US. Designated PTF, these 14 were bought for use in Vietnam. Six more PTF's were built in the U.S. by John Trumpy and Sons of Annapolis, Maryland (some parts, such as the keel and stem were imported). In Vietnam they operated out of DaNang, were crewed by the South Vietnamese Navy, and carried 12 man Vietnamese Army SEAL Teams. The NASTY PTFs supplemented a large U.S. force of aluminum hulled patrol boats.
Now is your chance to add this beautiful 1/24 scale PTF model. Our master craftsmen handcraft these nicely detailed models from scratch using her photographs, drawings, and original plan. The model is built to scale with top quality wood such as teak, mahogany with hollow superstructure and hull. She is 100% handcrafted individually, as such some features or details may vary slightly between models pictured. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This beautiful model is ready to display in your office or on your mantel as a cherrished hierloom.
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A BEAUTIFUL MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE AT GREAT SAVINGS!!!
