1/72 Grillo-class torpedo boat
$94.00
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■Product Description
Introducing a completely new 1/72 WWI Italian Grillo-class torpedo boat injection plastic kit from Micromir of Ukraine. After successfully attacking the Austro-Hungarian naval base of Trieste with torpedo boats in 1917, the Italian Navy planned to attack the more important base of Pula. However, Pula was protected by a more robust anti-torpedo net than Trieste, making it difficult to attack with conventional torpedo boats. Therefore, the Grillo-class was designed with a shallow draft hull and hooked tracks, allowing it to enter the harbor by climbing onto the booms of the anti-torpedo nets. The tracks attached to the hull were operated by electric motors to minimize noise. The Italian Navy, which built four torpedo boats (Grillo (Cricket), Cavaletta (Grasshopper), Roxsta (Locust), and Pulce (Flea)), attempted a night attack with two of them in April 1918, but both failed to enter the harbor and were scuttled. The following month, one more attempted an attack, but the noise it made while climbing the anti-torpedo net boom attracted Austro-Hungarian artillery fire, and the torpedo boat was sunk. The kit includes photo-etched parts and four types of decals. When completed, the model will be approximately 222mm in length and 43mm in width.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Micromil (Baumann Beaver Corporation)
Item No: MKR72-028
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4571628261570
■Remarks
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.
1/72 Grillo-class torpedo boat
$94.00
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Product Weight: 0.2 kg
Introducing a completely new 1/72 WWI Italian Grillo-class torpedo boat injection plastic kit from Micromir of Ukraine. After successfully attacking the Austro-Hungarian naval base of Trieste with torpedo boats in 1917, the Italian Navy planned to attack the more important base of Pula. However, Pula was protected by a more robust anti-torpedo net than Trieste, making it difficult to attack with conventional torpedo boats. Therefore, the Grillo-class was designed with a shallow draft hull and hooked tracks, allowing it to enter the harbor by climbing onto the booms of the anti-torpedo nets. The tracks attached to the hull were operated by electric motors to minimize noise. The Italian Navy, which built four torpedo boats (Grillo (Cricket), Cavaletta (Grasshopper), Roxsta (Locust), and Pulce (Flea)), attempted a night attack with two of them in April 1918, but both failed to enter the harbor and were scuttled. The following month, one more attempted an attack, but the noise it made while climbing the anti-torpedo net boom attracted Austro-Hungarian artillery fire, and the torpedo boat was sunk. The kit includes photo-etched parts and four types of decals. When completed, the model will be approximately 222mm in length and 43mm in width.
■Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Micromil (Baumann Beaver Corporation)
Item No: MKR72-028
Scale: 1/72
JAN: 4571628261570
■Remarks
*Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance.
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Please be sure to read the "Pre-order Notes" before placing a pre-order.