PT-167 USN Torpedo Patrol Boat (Ltd Classic Kit) 1/72 Revell Germany

1/72 Scale. Limited Edition! The US Navy's fast and robust Torpedo Boats achieved great successes, especially in the Pacific theatre of war. On 5th November 1943, PT167 was under way with a convoy from Cape Torokina towards the Treasury Islands. A sudden attack by 12 Japanese Torpedo Bombers was followed by vehement defensive action. After a low flying bomber had hit the radio mast on PT167, the boat received another heavy hit but no explosion followed. During a succeeding attack by another bomber squadron the gunners on PT167 shot down an enemy aircraft. During an inspection of the boat after the battle a huge hole was discovered in the bow. An enemy torpedo had penetrated the bow above the waterline without exploding. Model-details: - Revell Historical Model Construction Kit - One-Piece Hull - Textured Deck - Detailed Superstructure and Bridge - Separate Drive Shafts and Propellers - 2 Twin Machine Guns - One Oerlikon Gun and Mount - Crew Figures - 4 Torpedoes - Display Stands - Painting Instructions for the Striped Design - Decal Set for PT167 and PT 109