This was offered to me for $400 and I turned it down.. I was stupid, right?
I know the little tag said it's a British Vosper MTB, but after I did an extensive research, and talked to historians. I discovered that this is not a Vosper in terms of the design and the shape.
This is a Thornycroft Torpedo Boat... There are a lot of Vosper model kits & Torpedo Boat kits, but none of them mention anything about Thornycroft! This was an unique built!
It's a scratch built, plank on frame design, notice each wooden plank? They were hand laid. AND YES! It's a RC boat! 36" long
The only feature that was incorrect in this built was the builder installed two Graupner Schottel drive. If the schottel drive existed back in WWII, I truly believe the Bismarck would not be laid in the bottom of the Atlantic ocean.
Enjoy the amazing craftsmanship!
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