£141.64

Torpedo Boat Destroyer 39
[DM-TBD39]

SCALE 1/32

Length 1010mm

Beam 130mm

Torpedo Boat Destroyer 39

The introduction of Torpedo Boats (Catcher) later Destroyer (T B D) soon to be known as just “Destroyers”. The fact that the boat type as such, was never practicable as a result of its lack in sea keeping abilities. That being the case, it was only natural to equip the largest Torpedo Boats with the QF guns themselves to remedy and to catch their Torpedo boat cousins. The idea never worked as the boats never had the speed or sea keeping to catch the torpedo boats, so they grew in size and power to become destroyers. Well before WWI, the boat type was all but obsolete. Destroyers with steam turbines could now easily outpace the Torpedo boats and attack them with better sea keeping abilities and a more versatile design overall. The destroyer overtook the narrow duties of the opponent it was designed to engage and exterminate.

Details of the kit

The fibreglass hull in this kit has full plating detail. Glass fibre detailed moulded superstructure completes the main assembly. Computer generated LASER CUT 1.5mm H I Ps plastic, forms the main deck and internals. A complete set of fittings are included in the kit with all detail parts such as weapons, deck fittings, etc., cast in light alloy and resin to add the museum quality of details, Vac form plastic for funnel, boat, and motor mount, Prop shaft in stainless steel is cased in a brass prop tube, comprehensive instructions and a detailed instruction book plus a set of decals and a FULL SIZE PLAN, in colour to assist in this unusual and elegant model.

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