I bought this kit a few months ago along with a 1/48 scale PT 109 from Merit models around the same time. The new 1/72 scale PT 109 is a totally new mold from Revell Germany and it has corrected the mistakes from the old Revell PT 109 from the 1960s. It can be built as the 109 shortly after delivery to the Navy or as the 109 commanded by Ltjg John Kennedy in August of 1943 with the heavy machine gun on the fore deck instead of the life raft. It includes a detailed bridge and cabin just behind the bridge although the detail in the cabin can't be seen unless the roof is left off. All the detail on this model is well depicted as is typical with recent Revell models. However, they still didn't get the toe rail from the bow back to a point abreast of the front of the forward cabin right along with the bow light, Since I now own a 3D printing machine I was able to create a better representation of these railings. Also, unlike the original kit, this model has no deck planking, just a smooth deck. There are no figures to represent the crew included with the kit. It does have a clear windscreen on the bridge and clear parts for the windows on the aft cabin. Since I have started on the model I can report that the hull and deck fit together well. I intend to start a build log after I start working on the model again. All in all I'd say it is well worth the few extra dollars it costs compared to what most people are asking for the original kit from the 1960s.
