T B D 39 SCALE 1/32 Length 1010mm Beam 130mm
Details of the kit
The fibreglass hull in this kit is with full plating detail. Glass fibre detailed moulded superstucture
completes the main assembly
Computer generated LASER CUT 1.5mm H I Ps plastic forms the main deck and internals.
A complete set of fittings are included in the kit with all detail parts such as weapons, deck
fittings, etc, cast in light alloy and resin to add the museum quality of details, Vacorm plastic
for funnels, boat, and motor mount, Propshaft in stainless steel is cased in a brass proptube, comprehensive
instructions and a detailed instruction book plus a set of decals and a FULL SIZE PLAN, in colour to assist
in the unusual and elegant model.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer T.B.D. 39.
The introduction of Torpedo Boat (Catcher ) later Destroyer (T B D) soon to be known as just ?Destroyers?.
The fact that the boat type as such, never was practicable was as a result of its lack in sea keeping abilities.
That being the case, it was only natural to equip the largest Torpedo Boats with the QF guns
themselves to remedy and to Catch their Torpedo boat cousins. The idea never worked as
the boats never had the speed or seakeeping to catch the torpedo boats, so they grew win size and powe
r to become destroyers.
Well before WW1, the boat type was all but obsolete. Destroyers with steam turbines could
now easily outpace the Torpedo boats and attack them with better sea keeping abilities and
a more versatile design overall. The destroyer overtook the narrow duties of the opponent
it was designed to engage and exterminate.
first run release price ?125..00 (limited production)
Prototype model and kits will be on sale at the opening of the Deans Outlet store on 12-12-14 Dec 10am -4pm
