1/35 US Navy PBR31 MkII Pibber

The Patrol Boat, River or PBR as it was known militarily, became one of the most successful weapons systems used in Southeast Asia. It was 31' 11" long ; 11; 7" wide, and 9'9" high above the waterline. It displaced 8 3/4 tons loaded drawing two feet of water. It's crew of four was armed with a pair of .50 cal gun or grenade launcher mounted on a tripod in the fantail, plus a single M-60 on a pipe mount bolted to one of the amidships splinter shields. It was powered by two turbocharged Detroit Diesel 205 HP, V-6 marine engines, driving a pair of Jaccuzzi 14JY water jetdrives. The engines were located underneath the aft decking, and the boat was steered by two movable nozzles below the water line, mounted on the rear transom. The water intakes were located on the hull bottom. It had a top speed in excess of 25 knots. Surface radar and two-way radio equipment provided communication and maneuvering safety.

Approximately 110 parts in olive green with a high level of detail.
4 crew figures in authentic uniforms.
Detailed bow machine gun position and stern tripod mounted .50cal gun.
Many accessories: ammo cans, oil drums, large U.S. flag, and portable radio.
Includes a display stand.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam35150
Your Price:	$28.19
List Price:	$39.00
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Length: 11" (27.7cm)
Beam: 4" (10.1cm)
Scale: 1/35

Decal Options:
Two large white stars and some stencil markings are also included on
the sheet.
PBR's serving in Southeast Asia were painted overall Olive Drab with
the area below the waterline either flat black or hull red.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint:
(TS28 - Olive Drab)(TS33 - Hull Red)(TS6 - Matt Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X12 - Gold Leaf)(X27 - Clear Red)(X4 - Blue)(X5 - Green)(X6 - Orange)(X7 - Red)(X8 - Lemon Yellow)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF10 - Flat Brown)(XF16 - Flat Aluminum)(XF2 - Flat White)(XF20 - Medium Grey)(XF49 - Khaki)(XF58 - Olive Green)(XF6 - Copper)(XF62 - Olive Drab)(XF65 - Field Grey)(XF7 - Flat Red)(XF9 - Hull Red)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories