Details
1:35 S.L.C. MAIALE with crew
PHOTO ETCHED FRET - 2 NEW CREW FIGURES - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET
SEA MINES NOT INCLUDED
Based upon the experiences and successes of the Italian Regia Marina in the First World War. In 1935 Teseo Tesei and Elios Toschi developed and perfected the Siluro a Lenta Corsa (S.L.C.), which was more informally known as "Maiale” (Pig). This was a torpedo modified to allow it to be guided underwater by two operators equipped with respirators. It was intended to carry a high explosive warhead under the keel of enemy ships. The modified torpedoes had limited speed, were fitted with a guidance system and held batteries that powered the electric motor which guaranteed a range of 12-15 miles. The most notable action of these Italian Navy raiders took place on 19th December 1941. Transported by the submarine "Scirè" to the strongly defended Alexandria harbour, the S.L.C.’s were able to attack and disable for several months, Royal Navy battleships H.M.S: Valiant and the H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth.
Suggested colors
F Black 4768AP | F.S. 37038
MG Brass 4672AP
F Dark Green 4726AP | F.S. 34079
F Dark Tan 4709AP | F.S. 30219
MF Gun Metal 4681AP | F.S. 37200
F Skin Tone Tint Base - Light 4601AP | F.S. 31575
Decals for one version
Additional Information
Article No | ITA5621 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 5621 |
Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:35 |
Manufacturer | ITALERI |
Brand | No |
Series | No |
EAN | 8001283056212 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |