Kerry's Swiftboat

Modeling Subjects Ships
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OK, Gang:

Even tho I’m tired[zzz]of the political election-year “folderol[party],” I wonder[#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”[D)] announcement[BH], etc.

With all the recent “Swift Boat” controversy [}:)]would you like someone to issue a John Kerry and his “Swift Boat” set ?[8-][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.[:-^] Perhaps some outfit could even provide P/E accessories (including the “controversial” medals).[:-,]

“Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom…by Miracle!”[4:-)]

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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.[:o)]

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Or the worst of two, depends on how you look at it.

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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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Other accessories could include a set of flip-flops…

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Mongram also did a Swift boat when they did the RAG boat. They also did a Junk boat.
John
helicopters don’t fly, they beat the air into submission

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Pops in…Looks around…Bites tongue…Leaves…

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[:-,]Hmmm…While we’re fantasizing about political figures:

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

“Should we prosper it shall be as is our custom…by Miracle”![4:-)]

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I only have one question … Why?

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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.