ITALERI 1/35 SCALE MODEL MILITARY KIT - 5610S - VOSPER 72'6" MTB 77 IT5610S

ITALERI

1/35 SCALE MODEL KIT

 5610 VOSPER 72' 6" MTB 77

IT5610S

This kit requires glue and paint to complete

Vosper company became famous, during the second world war, for the production of small and fast Motor Torpedo Boats [MTB] and Motor Gun Boats [MGB] for the Royal Navy. The Vosper MTB 72'6" were characterised by a significant life cycle with different mission profiles as the coastal patrol and anti-submarine support in the North Sea and English Channel. Fitted with 3 engines with an impressive power of 4,200hp the Vosper MTB was able to reach speeds close to 40knots [70Km/h]  They were usually armed with 457mm torpedo tubes, depth chargers and 0.303 Vickers machine guns.

The crew consisted of 10 to 13 men.

Photographic Reference manual included.

Photo-etched fret, clear sheet, screws and ropes included.

Decals for 3 versions included.