🚤 The Legendary Swift Boat in 1/35 Scale! Gecko Models Announces an Exciting New Kit!
🇺🇸 Gecko Models has announced a new plastic model kit of the American PCF Mk.1 “Swift Boat”, the famous patrol craft used by the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
🔥 And this isn't just another naval model! The large 1/35 scale offers fantastic opportunities for detailed builds, realistic weathering, and impressive Vietnam War dioramas.
📦 What makes this kit special?
🔹 Detailed interior — cabin compartments, sleeping quarters, and onboard equipment.
🔹 Detailed wheelhouse — a carefully reproduced helm station and controls.
🔹 Realistic armament — machine gun mounts and ammunition storage areas.
🔹 3D-printed components — including a finely detailed bow mesh.
🔹 1/35 scale — perfect for adding crew figures and creating an immersive river patrol diorama.
🔹 First CAD previews — the manufacturer has already revealed detailed digital renders showing the boat from multiple angles.
📏 Scale: 1/35
📦 Kit No.: 35GM010
🏭 Manufacturer: Gecko Models
🗓 Expected release: Late 2026 (tentative)
💬 Here's a question for fellow modelers:
🚤 Would you rather build the Swift Boat as a standalone display model or create a complete Vietnam river diorama with realistic water, tropical vegetation, and crew figures?
And do you think we need more kits of small military boats and river patrol craft?
👇 Share your thoughts in the comments!
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