US Navy Swift Boat Mk. I by Revell, Kit Review

In this video we take a look at what Revell's US Navy Swift Boat Mk. I looks like right out of the box.
This is Revell's US Navy Swift Boat Mk. I in 1/72 scale, kit No. 05176.
The Swift Boat, also known as the Patrol Craft Fast (PFC) was initially used to patrol coastal areas and later for working interior waterways in Vietnam. The US Navy no longer uses these vessels, but they are still in use in Vietnam today. Approximately 125 of this type of watercraft were built by Stewart Seacraft during the Vietnam War.
I hope you enjoy this video.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

That's a cool looking swift boat and that kit from revell is looking pretty solid! Can't wait to see you put it together Johnny! Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work my friend!

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks George👍should be a fun build!

[@gerryshinners7258]

Nice project, Johnny. I'm looking forward to this as I have just purchased one for myself.

[@hillbillymodeling]

You and me both Gerry! Looks like a fun kit. Take care my friend. Johnny

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Johnny, that looks to be a very interesting kit, and not one you see in competitions very often, looking forward to your build episode or episodes, best regards from Australia 👌👍👌👍👌👍

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thanks Les👍should go together with very little fuss. Thanks for watching my friend. Take care and model on. Johnny

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Johnny, Great video. I have been looking at this kit ever since I built the Light Seal Support Craft. I with they had a 1/35 version. I'll be looking forward to the build. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Jeff, it's in the same scale as the PT109 that I built, so it should be a nice companion for it. Should go together well enough. Thanks for watching, take care. Johnny

[@HeresTheBump]

Hi again Johnny. I commented on your Swift boat build videos, but I'm commenting again to tell you that it's your fault I plopped down some hard earned retirement cash to buy this kit! It's being delivered this Saturday. I can't wait to break out my masking tape, if you know what I mean. 😁 Thanks again my friend. You're the best!

[@hillbillymodeling]

Thant's what happens if you watch a lot of KZbin videos, 😁, good luck with your Swift Boat build my friend. Johnny

[@davidchin350]

Nice unboxing and parts review Johnny. I know you will do an excellent job building this 😊

[@hillbillymodeling]

We shall see David, I'll try my best buddy!

[@MVeminor7]

Hi Johnny, thank you so much for building a sea vessel. This Swift Boat is a great choice. After this review I'm looking forward to another fantastic build. Thanks again matey!!! Mikey V.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hope you enjoy it Mikey V! Looks to be a well made kit, a little flash but it's Revell, so we expect that. Should be fun, thanks for all of your support my friend. Johnny

[@clivecunningham9397]

Got this 1 in the stash, still to build, looks a great wee kit , will watch progress with interest

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Clive, looks to be a nice kit, I'll do my best with it, lol. Take care my friend. Johnny

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Great video can not wait for the build portion! ✌Canada✌

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi James, I'm looking forward to the build as well. Take care, thanks for watching. Johnny

[@paulsmodels]

I just recently built this same kit, and on a 1- 10 scale I give it a 6. Those flimsy plastic "windows" are pretty much useless, and I elected to just leave the window openings empty, and it looks just fine on display that way. After I built the thing, I stuck it in a box, and put it in storage somewhere. If you are looking for a good quality fast river boat kit like that one, then I reccomend the Tamiya "Pibber" It's a great kit, and typical Tamiya quality.

[@hillbillymodeling]

Hi Paul, sorry to hear that the windows gave you such trouble, I'll see what I can do with them, lol. Thanks for watching, take care my friend. Johnny