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Posted by Ralph Wood on October 23, 2026, 13:14:21, in reply to "On its way"
Arrived Wednesday, late, via USPS. The whole process was very prompt, in my opinion. Ordered on the 16th, printed and received by the 21st. I have only just found time to open it today, and see what I got.
Grey, brittle, "hard plastic-like" resin. Looks exactly as shown in the listing, except the .50 caliber barrel actually has "flash" on it, and needs clean up. The support structure is insane! Words can not begin to describe it. I have never seen anything like it before. It will not take hours. It will take me days to remove. I have already tried some initial cuts. Barely put a dent in it. Unless I make a mess freeing it, it should be a very satisfying purchase. Now awaiting the SEAL figures I ordered to go with it.
All on the up-and-up. Good model, with the caveat that you will be blown away by the support you must free it from. 
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Received the tracking number yesterday..."shipping label created." Just tracked it moments ago. On its way from Boise Idaho. Previous Message
I like 1/72 scale US naval subjects, especially connected with the SEALs. I have a pair of cast resin STAB boats, the Revell Swift boat, and the Mach 2/Armageddon PBR (Armageddon being a great name choice. That kit is something of a "meltdown." Not great quality. It was relatively inexpensive, and I will get a basic build of it, but it won't be fancy, and may end up short some smaller features, but I think I can end up satisfied with it.)
I started by poking around on eBay. I was shopping a different subject, and do not recall the exact search sequence that detoured me. Ultimately, though, I found myself looking at a domestic-US printed 1/72 scale 11 meter Naval Special Warfare RHIB. I felt the price reasonable, and shipping (here in the US) was only $6. I only just ordered it yesterday. Their site says they print to order, and most orders are done within 36 hours. Their email confirmation claims I will have a tracking number in 3 business days (so, not counting this weekend.) I found the stl file available for sale...it is "out there." Nice to see someone taking it in hand and offering it.
For anyone else who might be interested in this sort of thing, here is the animal:
https://teleportpod.com/portal/b9181fae-7153-4918-90fa-166e772ec4ab?item=4927&template=portals
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