Open Box 1/72 Revell Torpedoboat PT 117

Model Kit 05048 WWII 1994

This is a pre-owned Open Box kit.

The Frames are Sealed in cellophane. Container box has shelf wear with scuffing, tape or tape residue and dented. Decals and flag chart inserted into the instruction booklet. Please look over all 14 photos as it’s part of the description. Sold as is.

From the box:

Hull in one piece

Detailed deck with superstructures

Conning tower with control wheel

Three ship's screws

Four torpedo launching tubes

Two MG stands

4 soldier figures

One anti aircraft gun

Display stand

Flag chart and transfers

05048

4 009803 050458

1994 copyright Revell

Skill 3

Unassembled plastic model kit

Paint and cement/glue not included Scale: 1/72

Length: 33.8 cm (when assembled)

Suitable for ages 10 to adult (or 10 years and up)

Multilingual illustrated assembly instructions included

CE marked (safety standard)

The PT 117 belonged to the smallest, fastest and most manoeuvrable combat vessels of the US Marine Corps, the ‘patrol torpedo boats’ – also known as mosquitos because they ‘stung’ the enemy at high speed. Four 2500 hp heavy-duty supercharged engines (12 cyl. Packard) gave the boat a maximum speed of 50 knots. In addition, these boats featured specially designed hulls (50 t displacement) allowing the boats to glide over the water. Fitted with 4 torpedoes, 4 MGs and an anti-aircraft gun, they were a serious threat to the enemy especially in the restricted island waters of the Pacific. However, designed for operation in calm waters and a high fuel consumption proved major disadvantages.”