PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over

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PBR Street Gang, this is Almighty, over

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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.
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
All the 12.7mm M2 and 7,62mm M60 machine guns will need replacement.
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Front twin M2 12.7mm MG turret. The light is working but no turret elevation or rotation.
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Rear M2 MG on tripod.
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Lots of working lights on this boat making it an interesting boat for night patrol
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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A Mk18 grenade launcher
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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captain's console
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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Continuing previous post

Middle section removed reveals the two engines
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Under the front turret is a stand for optional servo based turret rotation
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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Bow hatch removed
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Real canvas rain cover is provided
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Under deck engines and turbines views
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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Under the bow
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
Proboat Alpha Patrol Boat 1/18 RC
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ProBoat 1/18 PBR
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ProBoat 1/18 PBR
ProBoat 1/18 PBR
ProBoat 1/18 PBR
ProBoat 1/18 PBR
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ProBoat 1/18 PBR
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Fantastic, you lucky man Louis :clap:

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,
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Louis this should be an interesting one. Found these decals for sale. I'm sure you've seen them already. :thumbup:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3402500328
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Double post :crazy:
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Never get off the damn boat....
I'll never own a stock tank :P
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Never get outta the boat :think:
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