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Level 3 Model Kit Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat 1/72 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix
- Brand new plastic model kit of Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat (Level 3) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.
- Brand new box.
- Vintage style packaging.
- Officially licensed product.
- Contains 189 detailed parts.
- Does NOT include display stand.
- Paint and cement required (not included).
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Parts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.
- Dimensions approximately L-12, W-3.15 inches assembled.
- HISTORY ASPECTS:
- The Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat (M.T.B.) was a fast and agile vessel designed by Vosper & Company in Britain to engage enemy shipping and conduct coastal raids. With a sleek wooden hull and powerful petrol engines, these boats could reach impressive speeds while remaining highly maneuverable, making them ideal for hit-and-run tactics. Armed with torpedoes, depth charges, and light anti-aircraft guns, the Vosper M.T.B. combined offensive punch with the ability to evade larger, slower adversaries.
- During World War II, Vosper M.T.B.s were heavily employed in the English Channel, North Sea, and Mediterranean, participating in operations against German coastal shipping and enemy convoys. They played a crucial role in the defense of Britain’s shores, conducting nighttime attacks on occupied ports and engaging enemy E-boats in high-speed skirmishes. Their speed and agility allowed them to exploit surprise, often striking where larger warships could not operate effectively.
- The versatility of the Vosper M.T.B. extended to reconnaissance, insertion of commandos, and laying smoke screens during naval engagements. They were a symbol of innovation in small-boat warfare, demonstrating how design and speed could offset numerical inferiority. Many crews developed a reputation for daring and bravery, operating in dangerous waters under constant threat of enemy fire, highlighting the M.T.B.’s vital contribution to Allied coastal operations.
- This 1:72 scale model captures every sleek contour and deck detail, from the torpedo tubes to the anti-aircraft mounts, making it a perfect addition for collectors and naval enthusiasts alike. It allows you to showcase the daring craft that defined fast-attack naval warfare and brought victory to Britain’s coastal defenses.
