That was a terrific post. Very good ideas & tips. I bought one of these PBRs last year, but I have yet to run it, owing to inclement weather, the drying out of our local pond and the Covid 19 restrictions for getting around. While waiting for a break in any one of these, I've already added GI Joe figures, and weathered it like the ones I saw in Vietnam. Thank you for posting.
Hope you've been able to run your PBR by now, and would love to know what GI Joe figures you used. I've seen many in this scale, but none that are Vietnam era.
Thanks for the reply, and I'm aware of the distinction. I'm just referring to the name under which these are marketed and sold by the manufacturer, albeit historically incorrect. Please see: www.horizonhobby.com/product/alpha-patrol-boat-21-brushed-rtr/PRB08027.html?CAWELAID=320011980001296186&BradoDI_HRZHBY_Brand-Desktop-Proprietary_SE_SHOP_B_ALL_NTL_US_EN_M&PRB08027&msclkid=12f2dd77060d1ed183c1bd7ffb49cb4d
Horizon RC had a new shipment in June ‘ 21. I’ve had mine for a few weeks. Took a couple of years for me to catch em stock. If their out of stock, they post what month new shipment arrives.
It took you 2 and a half minutes to say the word sponge after you showed it on camera. Kinda sad that you needed to stretch that out to hit the almighty 10 minute mark. To the endless bottom of my "happily blocked jackasses" list you go...
That was a terrific post. Very good ideas & tips. I bought one of these PBRs last year, but I have yet to run it, owing to inclement weather, the drying out of our local pond and the Covid 19 restrictions for getting around. While waiting for a break in any one of these, I've already added GI Joe figures, and weathered it like the ones I saw in Vietnam. Thank you for posting.
Hope you've been able to run your PBR by now, and would love to know what GI Joe figures you used. I've seen many in this scale, but none that are Vietnam era.
You can use a Y-harness to link the turret to the steering so when you turn the turret turns
I hope to pick this boat up soon! I’m gona do that!
It is not an Alpha boat, it is a PBR. An Alpha is short for Assault Support Patrol Boat. aka ASPB aka Alpha. Nice Model Though
Thanks for the reply, and I'm aware of the distinction. I'm just referring to the name under which these are marketed and sold by the manufacturer, albeit historically incorrect. Please see: www.horizonhobby.com/product/alpha-patrol-boat-21-brushed-rtr/PRB08027.html?CAWELAID=320011980001296186&BradoDI_HRZHBY_Brand-Desktop-Proprietary_SE_SHOP_B_ALL_NTL_US_EN_M&PRB08027&msclkid=12f2dd77060d1ed183c1bd7ffb49cb4d
Bullet pointer nice!
LOL...I just grabbed whatever was on my work bench. 30-06 was far more interesting and appropriate than a #2 pencil!
Very cool ! Thanks
I rode a real one in 69 & 70
As a fellow veteran, I'm sure it was interesting but arduous duty. Thanks for your service!
@@jeffreyvajda2557 thank you sir
Reverse?? How did you hold down the center deck to the hull?
Magnets
hello could you tell me if there is a reverse mod for this patrol boat, please advise, tnx Ron Columbus, ohio
I have not seen one, but I'm sure those hobbyists with a little more expertise could do it. I'm not quite there yet!
I’m guessing you would need a reverse buckets
Hard to find nowadays
Yes, but they do pop up from time to time on eBay. Just saw one there a couple days ago. Might be worth checking out if you really want one.
Horizon RC had a new shipment in June ‘ 21. I’ve had mine for a few weeks. Took a couple of years for me to catch em stock. If their out of stock, they post what month new shipment arrives.
It took you 2 and a half minutes to say the word sponge after you showed it on camera. Kinda sad that you needed to stretch that out to hit the almighty 10 minute mark. To the endless bottom of my "happily blocked jackasses" list you go...