Hi - here is my reworking of the old Airfix Vosper MTB. The first time I built this kit I was still wearing short trousers and the model seemed huge. A lifetime later and it is really quite tiny. The mold quality is fair to average and any thoughts of an OOB model soon vanished. I tend to get overly bogged down in detailing the models I build using the internet for references but there is surprisingly little imagery concerning this type of MTB and most of that is low resolution. Being too mean to spend another thirty quid on reference books I decided to build a generic boat and take artistic licence with the paint scheme.
The hull assembly needs a fair bit of persuasion.
All gaps filled.
Cabin rebuilt from scratch. A few parts are original but all are modified - wind deflector, cable duct, buttresses .
I wanted to avoid using aftermarket parts but relented with these superb barrels.
The torpedo rests were removed and replaced.
Life rafts rebuilt.
Boat hooks replaced.
Mast scratch built from brass rod.
Painted, weathered and rigged. Lifebelts and rudders to finish.
