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The Patrol Boat, River (also called Patrol Boat, Riverine or PBR) is an American boat very characteristic of the conflict in Vietnam used to patrol rivers and transport troops. Its characteristic features were a very small draught, which it owed, m.in to the hull made of fiberglass, and a waterjet propulsion that allowed it to sail in the shallows. The boat had a top speed of 28.5 knots (53 km/h 32 mph). The crew consisted of four soldiers. Typically, a first-class petty officer served as a boat captain with a gunner, engineer, and sailor on board. The boat compensated for the lack of armor with quite a lot of firepower. It was usually equipped with a twin coupled M2HB 0.50 12.7 mm at the bow, and a single M2HB at the stern. In addition, the crew had a grenade launcher and a set of M16 rifles at their disposal. There were also more powerful configurations. The boats were used by the US Navy until the 90s of the twentieth century. They are still popular among civilians.
It is certainly one of the most anticipated sets of 2021. It perfectly combines the features of a collector's model with an extremely interesting toy. From a set of 615 COBI building blocks, you will build an iconic American patrol boat reproduced in a sensational 1:35 scale. The model has been faithfully reproduced from high-quality blocks, which are complemented by a special fabric from which the PBR roofing is made! Discreet wheels are installed in the flat bottom of the boat, which allow the boat to roll while playing on flat surfaces such as carpet, office or floor. The fun just got even better!
On board there is armament in the form of M2HB brick rifles. The model features a full crew of four soldiers with accessories and a personal weapon. Fans of COBI blocks will certainly notice, in addition to the fabric, another novelty, which is the new pattern of the waving flag! When built, the boat measures 28 cm in length. It is a great complement to the VIETNAM WAR collection. The Patrol Boat Brick Model does not need to be glued or painted. All graphics and inscriptions are applied to the blocks in the form of very durable prints that do not wear off or fade under the influence of sun, water or even very intense play. No decals were used in the model. The set will certainly give a lot of satisfaction to both the youngest fans of bricks and adult enthusiasts of history and marine. The patrol boat model will certainly look spectacular both on the collector's desk and in the room of every teenager and child.
- 615 high-quality components
- Made in the EU by a company with more than 20 years of tradition
- Meet safety standards for children's products
- Fully compatible with other building block brands
- Blocks with prints do not deform or fade during play or under the influence of temperature
- Clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons
- 1:35 scale model
- Wheels for easy play with the model
- Full crew of four including accessories
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