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1/35th FSBR - Fire Support Boat, Riverine

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Old Wombat

#45
April 14, 2015, 07:53:12 PM
PS: The jets are fixed because my skill set doesn't include microscopic pivots & ball-joints.
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zenrat

#46
April 15, 2015, 03:26:12 AM
Wow.

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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NARSES2

#47
April 15, 2015, 07:08:44 AM
 :bow: :bow:
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Old Wombat

#48
April 15, 2015, 07:45:13 AM
Thank you, gents! :bow:
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Army of One

#49
April 20, 2015, 02:18:32 PM
Oh my goodness...........that is some awesome work there......love it....... :wub:
BODY,BODY....HEAD..!!!!

IF YER HIT, YER DEAD!!!!

Old Wombat

#50
April 25, 2015, 08:46:14 PM
Thanks, Ao1! :bow:

Well, the boat is finished ready to prime. Weapons are still to be built. Here are the pic's as of an hour ago.







































The water-jets, canopy, ladder, pilot's seat & wheel are all loose-fitted for the photo's & will be painted & detailed seperately.

The greenish spots are liquid mask over clear parts (mostly handcrafted from clear sprue).

The cabinets behind the cockpit are .50-cal ammunition lockers, each sized to fit 16 x 200-rnd boxes. Microphone & R/T handset are handcrafted from styrene. Copper & various grades of lead wire used for the wiring.

Still have to make the anchors & fit the life-rings, extinguishers (after painting) ... plus the weapons.

Not sure if I should put exhaust outlets at the stern for the 2 x Ford 351 Windsor marine V8's or if they should exhaust through the water-jets. Suggestions?

Hope you're all still enjoying this!


:cheers:

Guy
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"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

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kerick

#51
April 25, 2015, 09:16:04 PM
Didn't PT boats exhaust into the water for quiet low speed ops? A lot of pleasure boat exhaust into the water.
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
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TallEng

#52
April 25, 2015, 09:44:50 PM
I find it hard to believe that you started with the Airfix 'S' boat!
Fantastic work so far :bow:

Regards
Keith
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zenrat

#53
April 26, 2015, 12:21:56 AM
Where's the "gobsmacked" emoticon?

:bow:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

NARSES2

#54
April 26, 2015, 08:19:57 AM
Wonderfull work
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#55
April 26, 2015, 03:14:58 PM
Wholly impressive stiff there, those water jets are awesome.  :thumbsup: :bow:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

sykotik

#56
April 29, 2015, 04:14:26 AM
Oh wow..Guy...that is nothing short of insanely amazing! I've just read from the start and it has been so worth it! I have always been in total awe and admiration for guys who can scratch build and this is the first time I have seen someone make a boat such as this.
I hope you finish this in time for Expo in 5 weeks?  ;D Would love to see it in the plastic
Have you got the weapons sorted out? A 50 cal and a grenade launcher up front in that pit would look pretty small - maybe something a little bigger perhaps? I am no boat or weapons expert, so I can't give you any suggestions sorry.
Can't wait to see this all painted up!
Si

zenrat

#57
April 29, 2015, 04:38:26 AM
It's not a mere 5 weeks to expo is it?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

sykotik

#58
April 29, 2015, 05:44:22 AM
it is indeed - June 6-8th I think. I so need to get my finger out and make some progress on my current project if it's to see Expo this year. Somehow I doubt it

Old Wombat

#59
April 30, 2015, 04:23:07 AM
I haven't been around much because, between SWMBO & work, I'm rather short on free time - which I've been putting into the build.

However, thank you for your comments & support, everyone!

PS: I went with a petrol engine because I couldn't find a suitable diesel from the late-60's early-70's time frame in my research, as I didn't think the 180 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53N engines of the PBR 31 were powerful enough for this beast. If any of you know of a suitable light marine diesel in about the 250 hp+ range I'd be happy to change.

Quote from: kerick on April 25, 2015, 09:16:04 PM
Didn't PT boats exhaust into the water for quiet low speed ops? A lot of pleasure boat exhaust into the water.

I've decided on the exhaust venting into the water-jet flow, between the props & the nozzle, so they're quiet & don't interfere with the functioning of the water jet, with ball-valves to stop any back flow.

Quote from: sykotik on April 29, 2015, 04:14:26 AM
I hope you finish this in time for Expo in 5 weeks?  ;D Would love to see it in the plastic
Have you got the weapons sorted out? A 50 cal and a grenade launcher up front in that pit would look pretty small - maybe something a little bigger perhaps? I am no boat or weapons expert, so I can't give you any suggestions sorry.
Can't wait to see this all painted up!
Si

I'm afraid there's Buckley's of me getting to Melbourne for Expo, mate!
Weapons are; 1 x M42 turret with 2 x 40mm Bofors, 1 x M163 turret with 20mm Vulcan cannon, 2 x M2 .50cal's &, if I can work up the enthusiasm to scratch-build them, 2 x Mk.18 hand-cranked 40mm grenade launchers (the Tamiya PBR includes one which can be used as a visual template). I've put the .50's together & I'm working on the M163 turret when I get time.

Well, gotta go!

Thanks to you all, again! :bow:
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