Any books on IJN PT boats/MTBs?

komi · 01-03-18, 06:34 PM

Seems to be a bit of an overlooked subject at least in English language literature from my experience. Does anyone know if there have been any English-language books that devote at least part of their text to Japanese PT boat and MTB technology and operations during WW2? In case anyone's unfamiliar with the subject these are the kinds of vessels I was curious to learn a bit more about: http://www.ptboatworld.com/PT_Boat_I...paneseMTBs.htm

ET2SN · 01-06-18, 01:43 PM

I wish I could help with your question, but your link led me to something I've been looking for.

This part belongs in a modelling thread BUT I've finally found a source for US red anti-foul (aka copperite) paint.

https://www.hobbylinc.com/ak-us-navy...lic-paint-5020

The bad news (so far) is that you have to order a whole set of paint shades to get the red anti-foul.

nikimcbee · 01-07-18, 01:27 AM

They briefly talk about the program in Hara's book:
https://www.usni.org/store/books/hol...troyer-captain

If I recall, they had horrid engines (used aircraft engines)

, so they were under-powered.

They are not comparable to US PT-Boats, but I know very little about them. Basically, too little, too late.

komi · 01-09-18, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

They briefly talk about the program in Hara's book:
https://www.usni.org/store/books/hol...troyer-captain

Ah I actually own that one, haven't gotten to that part yet though.

01-03-18, 06:34 PM	#1
komi Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 46 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Any books on IJN PT boats/MTBs? Seems to be a bit of an overlooked subject at least in English language literature from my experience. Does anyone know if there have been any English-language books that devote at least part of their text to Japanese PT boat and MTB technology and operations during WW2? In case anyone's unfamiliar with the subject these are the kinds of vessels I was curious to learn a bit more about: http://www.ptboatworld.com/PT_Boat_I...paneseMTBs.htm

01-07-18, 01:27 AM	#3
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,924 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	They briefly talk about the program in Hara's book: https://www.usni.org/store/books/hol...troyer-captain If I recall, they had horrid engines (used aircraft engines), so they were under-powered. They are not comparable to US PT-Boats, but I know very little about them. Basically, too little, too late. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-06-18, 01:43 PM	#2
ET2SN ET2/SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,503 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I wish I could help with your question, but your link led me to something I've been looking for. This part belongs in a modelling thread BUT I've finally found a source for US red anti-foul (aka copperite) paint. https://www.hobbylinc.com/ak-us-navy...lic-paint-5020 The bad news (so far) is that you have to order a whole set of paint shades to get the red anti-foul.