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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 01:50 AM UTC
I am building Tamiya's Pibber and i don't know what the superstructure and flooring was made of. I know the hull was made of fibreglass. I would have thought the floor was metal, but would the rest be metal. It would be helpful to know so i can weather it accordingly.
Thanks, Andy (++)
P.S I was sure if this should go in armour or warships, so if it's in the wrong place i apologise .
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 01:54 AM UTC
This link should assist you a little.

http://www.pbr-fva.org/boats.html
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 02:26 AM UTC
Here is another link that might help you.
http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/Museum/458th.htm
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 03:20 AM UTC
Great links there will come in useful when i get round to building mine thanks.

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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 03:33 AM UTC
Here's another:

http://www.pbr-fva.org/photo.html
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 03:53 AM UTC
Thanks guys. There are some great links there .
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2006 - 05:39 AM UTC
The cockpit and wheelhouse were made of fiberglass also. The 2 vertical plates that hold the M60 and the grenade launcher mounts was armor plate. I'm not sure of the deck however.
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Bill in SLC
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