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T2
SHIP
MODEL
The T2 ship was a
class of oil tanker constructed and produced in the
United States during World War II. Some 533 T-2
tankers were built between 1940 and the end of 1945.
They were used to transport diesel, gasoline and
sometimes black crude oil.
A T2 ship
achieved a top speed
of 16 knots. The ships were 501
feet six inches long overall, with a beam of 68
feet. T2 tanker displaced about 21,100 tons.
Although dry cargo freighters like the
Liberty and Victory ships are probably the
best-known vessels of World War II, oil
tankers played an important role in the Allied
victory. But no
T2 tankers have survived to become museum ships,
and only one remains afloat in the National Defense
Reserve Fleet in Beaumont, Texas.
Our T2 tanker model depicts the
SS Bunker Hill--the most famous T2 ship.
Will be completed soon.
On May 6, 1943 Igor Sikorsky’s XR4 helicopter,
piloted by Frank Gregory, landed onto the deck of
the Bunker Hill. Sikorsky’s XR4 was the first
helicopter in history to land on a moving ship,
performing a number of rescues and emergency
deliveries under field conditions in the last year
of WWII. We build this
T2 ship model three sizes below.
31"long
(1/200 scale) $2,490
Shipping and insurance in
the
contiguous USA included. Other
countries $300 flat rate. This model will be completed
in April 2023. The photos above show 80% complete.
36"long
(1/165 scale)
$3,250
Shipping and insurance in
the
contiguous USA included. Other
countries $350 flat rate.
42" long (1/144 scale) $4,900 Shipping and insurance in
the
contiguous USA included. Other
countries $400 flat rate.
Only
a small commitment deposit is required to start the
process $500
 The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed.
Go here to
learn about authentic
warship
models.
Our T2 tanker model is
much more accurate than those of other makers.
Compare side by side and you will see a vast
difference. Not only accuracy but also craftsmanship. Easiest to notice is the
railings and the boats.
Learn more about the
T2 tanker here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T2_tanker
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