PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Hi,
Got the ProBoat 21inch RTR 1/18 scale Alpha Patrol Boat PBR for Christmas, a gift from my wife.
I have been interested in the PBR since the movie Apocalypse Now. Upgrading it will be a project for later in 2019. It will be represented in the "early" movie Spick and span version, and not in "late" movie Wreck version as shown when the boat finally reaches Kurtz's compound in Cambodia.
I used this morning to do an inspection of the boat inside and out, and start planning what would be required for the build. Attached are the 25 inspection pictures taken, in 3 posts.
Regards, Louis
Good overall base for a build, dimensions and shape seem accurate. It does not come with the battery so I cannot test the electronics yet.
All the 12.7mm M2 and 7,62mm M60 machine guns will need replacement.
Front twin M2 12.7mm MG turret. The light is working but no turret elevation or rotation.
Rear M2 MG on tripod.
Lots of working lights on this boat making it an interesting boat for night patrol
A Mk18 grenade launcher
captain's console
continuing on following post
Got the ProBoat 21inch RTR 1/18 scale Alpha Patrol Boat PBR for Christmas, a gift from my wife.
I have been interested in the PBR since the movie Apocalypse Now. Upgrading it will be a project for later in 2019. It will be represented in the "early" movie Spick and span version, and not in "late" movie Wreck version as shown when the boat finally reaches Kurtz's compound in Cambodia.
I used this morning to do an inspection of the boat inside and out, and start planning what would be required for the build. Attached are the 25 inspection pictures taken, in 3 posts.
Regards, Louis
Good overall base for a build, dimensions and shape seem accurate. It does not come with the battery so I cannot test the electronics yet.
All the 12.7mm M2 and 7,62mm M60 machine guns will need replacement.
Front twin M2 12.7mm MG turret. The light is working but no turret elevation or rotation.
Rear M2 MG on tripod.
Lots of working lights on this boat making it an interesting boat for night patrol
A Mk18 grenade launcher
captain's console
continuing on following post
Re: PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Continuing previous post
Middle section removed reveals the two engines
Under the front turret is a stand for optional servo based turret rotation
Bow hatch removed
Real canvas rain cover is provided
Under deck engines and turbines views
Under the bow
Middle section removed reveals the two engines
Under the front turret is a stand for optional servo based turret rotation
Bow hatch removed
Real canvas rain cover is provided
Under deck engines and turbines views
Under the bow
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Re: PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Fantastic, you lucky man Louis
I don't know, get the guy a present, and all he wants to do is change it cos it's not good enough
I don't know, get the guy a present, and all he wants to do is change it cos it's not good enough
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Good morning and Merry Christmas!
Looks like a fantastic project is in the making here. I will be looking forward to following the Build.
regards,
Painless
Looks like a fantastic project is in the making here. I will be looking forward to following the Build.
regards,
Painless
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Re: PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Louis this should be an interesting one. Found these decals for sale. I'm sure you've seen them already.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3402500328
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3402500328
Tanks alot....
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Re: PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Never get off the damn boat....
I'll never own a stock tank
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Never get outta the boat
Mick - The grit in the underpants of life!
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
And always happy to spare the bytes
TOTM needs YOU support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?