Cruel Seas: Elco Barge-Busters soviet-navy by their nature

by their nature

Single Track Bridge (1 side only) span 170mm

O Gauge GWR Wooden Station Halt 390mm long (optional end ramps) and 57mm wide

Pack contains firing & towed version of gun plus 5 man gun crew and 1 1/2 ton Dodge truck with driver

America had not been blind to the possibilities of the coming war and took great pains to watch and learn from her allies and foes so that when war came

Cruel Seas: Elco Barge-Busters soviet-navy by their natureIn the summer of 1943, the primary mission of the PT boats was to interdict Japanese supply lines by shooting up the enemy landing craft (referred to as barges by American reports) being used to transport supplies. It was at this point that Pacific PT boats were upgraded to have 40 mm 37 mm cannon on the bow and stern. Three old Elco 77 boats were converted into barge busters by stripping off the torpedoes and adding extra armour, radar and more MGs.