Russian Pernov Torpedo boat 1893-HNB04
28mm Scale (Approx 1/55th) Russian Pernov Torpedo boat 1893.
Please note this model is made to order only and may take upto 7 working days to despatch.
Waterline model (1/55th) of the 42m type torpedo boat. 25 units built.
They served with all three fleets, Baltic, Pacific and Black sea and saw action in the Russo-Japanese war of 1904 and where they were used to land Naval Infantry to raid Japanese coastal positions. During World War 1 they were employed as patrol boats and mine sweepers and similarly during the Russian Civil War by both the Reds and the Whites, some were also captured by the Finns.
Model length 804mm approx overall. Hull length 764mm Approx
Resin Hull with resin, brass &white metal fittings. Includes painting guide and full bow to stern instructions on assembly & a CD of pictures of a completed model to aid construction.