Cruel Seas - US PT Boat

I almost dipped into "What to do Projects Bag" today, I was literally on the verge of "random number" for inspiration .. then I spied a sprue of US PT Boats donated to me by a friend (Renko). So out with the glue and a member the "Ghost Fleet" (aka models still on the sprue) became "one ready for painting" (see below, armed to the teeth and ready to have a go at a Japanese Transport, Submarine Chaser, Destroyer or Battleship):

Intend to actively play "Cruel Seas" (or at the very least use the models) but may have to pay a trip to David Manly's blog to crib up on some torpedo and spotting ammendments.

More Warlord Games - US PT Boats

Now I have a Squadron of four courtesy of Miniature Wargames giveaway (see below, that coupled with the Wargames Illustrated giveaway have enabled the US to field a squadron in the Channel or Pacific - the latter would require some 1/350 Japanese Destroyer targets though):

Assembled is one thing .. painting is another. Do I go for the crazy stripe camouflage I remember from the Revel catalogue of my youth? Whereas I was impressed with the models, I cannot say in all honesty without them I would have purchased the magazine (although I did spot some interesting new products I otherwise would not be aware of). However it did carry an insane of £10 for a year's in print subscription! Has anybody taken this up?