Elco 80 Motor Patrol Torpedo Boat, Early Type, 1/48 - I LOVE KIT 64802

The Elco 80’ Motor Patrol Torpedo Boat, Early Type by I LOVE KIT, reference 64802, is a plastic injection ship model kit in 1/48 scale. It recreates an American 80-foot Elco motor torpedo boat in an early production configuration—a flagship subject of PT boat units used by the US Navy during World War II.

A fast American World War II motor torpedo boat

PT boats, for Patrol Torpedo Boats, were light and fast vessels designed for patrol, reconnaissance, and torpedo-attack missions. The 80-foot Elco boats are among the most recognizable silhouettes of the US Navy during the conflict, with their streamlined hull, torpedo-launch tubes, and armament stations.

This boat’s format is particularly well-suited to a detailed ship modeling project: the deck, superstructures, armament, and onboard equipment provide numerous areas to highlight with paint, washes, dry brushing, and controlled weathering.

The I LOVE KIT 64802 model kit

Built at 1/48 scale, this replica achieves strong presence once assembled. The kit includes over 450 parts and features a hull as well as a separate deck. The box also contains 15 sprues, a photo-etched sheet, and a film piece.

The photo-etch allows certain fine elements to be reproduced with reduced thickness, while the large 1/48 format encourages detailing work and a carefully finished look for the different areas of the boat.

Assembly and painting

As with any plastic ship model kit, careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps ensure a high-quality final result. Removing injection-mold nubs, checking fit, and progressively sanding the joint lines provide a clean base for painting.

Applying a suitable primer then makes it easier for the paint to adhere and helps you assess the condition of the surfaces. The deck, structures, armament, and equipment can be painted separately when the assembly sequence allows it. Subtle weathering can bring out raised details and add realism to the finished presentation, on a display base or in a maritime scene.

1/48 Scale

At 1/48 scale, each real dimension of the boat is reduced by a factor of 48. The assembled model measures 508.3 mm in length and 145.8 mm in width, making it an ideal size for a collector display.

Technical features

• Brand: I LOVE KIT
• Manufacturer reference: 64802
• Catalog reference: 9334802
• Type: ship model kit to assemble
• Subject: Elco 80’ Motor Patrol Torpedo Boat, Early Type
• Scale: 1/48
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts: over 450
• Length (assembled): 508.3 mm
• Width (assembled): 145.8 mm
• Photo-etch: 1 sheet
• Film piece: 1

What’s included in the box

• 15 sprues of plastic parts
• One hull
• One deck
• One photo-etched sheet
• One film piece

Complementary products

Assembly requires plastic model glue, cutting and sanding tools, as well as suitable paints. A primer, brushes or an airbrush, masking and weathering products are also useful additions to achieve a detailed finish.