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Kerry's Swiftboat

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Kerry's Swiftboat
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 10, 2004 4:15 AM
OK, Gang:

Even tho I'm tiredZzz [zzz]of the political election-year "folderolParty [party]," I wonderSign - Dots [#dots]
We've seen models of JFK's PT-109, George H.W. Bush's "Avenger," figures of George W. in his flight suit for the big carrier deck "We've Won"Dunce [D)] announcementBoohoo [BH], etc.

With all the recent "Swift Boat" controversy Evil [}:)]would you like someone to issue a John Kerry and his "Swift Boat" set ?Propeller [8-]Sigh [sigh]

There have been a few relatively expensive resin kits of Vietnam-era riverine warfare boats (including some monitors, swift boats, etc.) Monogram issued a "RAG" Boat several times. Tamiya issued a 1/35-scale "Pibber" and a Seal Craft.

A 1/35-scale "Swift" with crew would be interesting.Whistling [:-^] Perhaps some outfit could even provide P/E accessories (including the "controversial" medals).Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by scottrc on Friday, September 10, 2004 6:58 AM
Surprised we won't see a few pop up over the next year. We modelers are always looking for subjects that will attract attention.

I can see it now at a contest, the best of show will boil down to two models. A model of Kerry's Swift Boat and an F-102 in the markings of the 111th Interceptor Squadron of the Texas ANG.Clown [:o)]

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Posted by subfixer on Friday, September 10, 2004 11:24 AM
Or the worst of two, depends on how you look at it.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, September 10, 2004 11:39 AM
Here is one made by Jack Carrico, who scratches up all sorts of Vietnam Brown Water Navy crafts. They are awesome.
More here: http://www.geocities.com/riverine66/swift.html
Check out the rest of his stuff here: http://www.geocities.com/riverine66/index.html

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 10, 2004 2:56 PM
Other accessories could include a set of flip-flops.......
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Posted by grandadjohn on Friday, September 10, 2004 7:35 PM
Mongram also did a Swift boat when they did the RAG boat. They also did a Junk boat.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 11, 2004 12:02 AM
Pops in...Looks around...Bites tongue...Leaves..
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 11, 2004 1:04 AM
Mischief [:-,]Hmmm...While we're fantasizing about political figures:

How about Arnold Schwartzeneger as a 1/72-scale Commander for the Revell VIIc?Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by DBFSS385 on Sunday, September 12, 2004 9:57 AM
I only have one question .. Why?
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Posted by HeavyArty on Sunday, September 12, 2004 10:45 AM
Not necessarrily Kerry's Swift Boat, but a 1/35th scale Swift Boat model would be awesome. Would definitaly not build it as Kerry's.

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