"Let's soak their washing!" Vietnam Swift Boat (PCF) Mekong Delta.

[colin m]

Brilliant.


Looks like a competition entry to me.

[Pikeman]

Here is my finished Revell Swift Boat (PCF). The crew are having some fun trying to flick the boat's wash at some local's washing on a small river in the Mekong Delta.....
Just a pity I was unable to find some 1/48 Marines to pose onboard. I'll keep looking.


Just a handful of far too many pictures I took!


I hope you like the end result.


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General top view of the finished model...


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Thanks to everyone who supported me with comments and suggestions during the build.


Thanks for looking at the finished diorama.


Cheers,


Ron

This is just awesome .


I love the water effects and the way you have created the waves .What product did you use for the water .


The whole model looks great and very realistic,great build really good

[tanktrack]

great job Ron it looks like a scene from apocalypse now what size is the base ?

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I can't say anything that hasn't been said already, its fantastic. I just wish I could have 1% of your skill with water.


Adrian

[spanner570]

Thanks all. I'm well chuffed you like the model.


Dave - You are dead right. I just can't find any 1/48 U.S. Marines for this period.


Stuart - For all my 'water', bases and buildings etc, I always use children's cheap paints. By just painting on a flat surface it is possible to create the illusion of any depth of water. I then use ordinary household varnish to get a bit of a shine. Finally, I use silicone sealant to create movement. I don't like resin water products......Simple is best for me at least!


Steve - It's 20"X 13", with opposite corners randomly chopped off. If I can, I like to do this to my 'water bases' rather than a uniform shape. I did the same with my two U. Boats. It seems to give an impression of more movement somehow.


Adrian - As 'Oddball would say "No negative waves, babe!".....Have a go. It's good fun and I reckon you could well surprise yourself - but you will have to try to find out


Thanks again everyone.


Ron