• 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.