Tamiya 35150 - 1/35 U.S. Navy PBR 31 Mk.II Pibber  [35150]

Concerning the U.S. Navy PBR31 Mk.II "Pibber"

Realizing that patrolling coastal and river waterways during a conflict in Vietnam would definitely be excessively dangerous, the U.S. Navy searched for a motorboat design that may be quickly produced and employed. One chosen was a fiberglass-hulled pleasure art built by Modutec aquatic in Seattle Washington.
The Patrol Boat, River or PBR since it ended up being understood militarily, became one of many many successful weapons systems utilized in Southeast Asia. It had been 31' 11" very long ; 11; 7" wide, and 9'9" high over the waterline. It displaced 8 3/4 tons packed drawing two feet of water. It's team of four ended up being armed with a set of .50 cal weapon or grenade launcher attached to a tripod in the fantail, plus an individual M-60 on a pipeline mount bolted to at least one of this amidships splinter shields. It had been powered by two turbocharged Detroit Diesel 205 HP, V-6 marine machines, driving a pair of Jaccuzzi 14JY water jetdrives. The machines were found underneath the aft decking, additionally the boat ended up being steered by two movable nozzles underneath the water line, attached to the trunk transom. Water intakes were on the hull bottom. It had a premier speed more than 25 knots. Surface radar and two-way radio gear provided communication and maneuvering security.

Specs & Features

• Highly detailed 1/35th scale plastic kit for fixed display.
• Roughly 110 components in olive green with a high level of information.
• 4 multi-part team figures in authentic uniforms.
• Detail by detail bow machine gun position and stern tripod mounted .50cal weapon.
• Numerous information accessories: ammo cans, fuel cans, oil drums, large U.S. flag navigation radar, and portable radio.
• Decals are included for just two marking options.
• Includes a display stand.