PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 4:25 pm
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