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Description
This is a resin and white metal ship model kit.
Information from the Masterpiece Models website:
'The ASPB was conceived as the American successor to the French designed STCAN/FOM River Patrol Craft, which possessed a shallow draft and mine resistant hull. The ASPB was used for escort, fire support, and mine sweeping during U.S. riverine assaults in Vietnam. Unlike the LCM converted assault craft, the ASPB was unique because it was only craft developed and built specifically for the U.S. riverine navy. The most important ASPB characteristics were speed, fire power, and crew protection. Instead of using bar armor; the ASPB had a new type of armor protection. It used a thin, quarter-inch aluminum trigger plate situated in front of a 5/8-inch internal armor plate. Unfortunately, this new armor system was found to be severely inadequate and could be easily penetrated by enemy RPGs resulting in high causality rates among ASPB crews. Later in the war a ballistic blanket was developed and placed behind the armor plate to reduce these causalities. Fifty program 5 ASPBs were ordered and delivered to Vietnam after January 1968.
This is a highly detailed resin kit of the Assault Surface Patrol Boat “ASPB” in 1/35th scale.
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 5:
Kits for Experts
Kits that we have rated as skill level 5 require all the same modeling techniques and tools as skill level 3 and skill level 4. In addition, skill level 5 kits are often composed entirely of materials other than injection plastic, can contain many very small parts, often require extensive modification of parts to complete, and in some cases do not come with English-language instructions (Japanese only). Kits of this latter type require a degree of engineering common sense on the part of the modeler, as well as extensive test-fitting, to properly assemble.
Tools and supplies required to complete kits of this class are unchanged from those of skill level 4. Kits in this class are not suitable for small children at all. Children under 14, even if experienced, are likely to have difficulty with a kit like this if they attempt it alone, and even this may not help. Adults who have never before completed a model kit are advised to avoid kits of skill level 4 or 5 until they have gained modeling experience working with something less challenging. Examples of kits in this class would include resin and metal kits of racing cars and ships, accessory parts for such kits, and advanced, posable resin kits of science-fiction items.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.