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GRAUPNER CLASSIC LINE
The motor torpedo boats of the ZOBEL class are slightly improved versions of
the JAGUAR class vessels, and were launched in the year 1961. After just 8
years the four torpedo tubes were replaced by two stern torpedo tubes, and at
the same time an improved radar system was installed. These modifications
brought the boats up to the standard required for altered service
requirements. In the early 1980´s the boats were de-commissioned and sold,
some to the Turkish navy (among them the WIESEL), the remainder to other
owners; the worn-out vessels ended their days as target ships. We prepared
our model of the WIESEL to a scale of 1 : 40 based on original drawings and
documents, with particular emphasis on good detailing of the superstructure.
Special 40 mm guns are available as optional accessories, and installing
these weapons gives the boat an even more impressive appearance. All the
parts which are difficult to make, including the hull, bridge, deck
superstructure etc., are supplied in the kit as vacuum-moldings, and this
makes construction of the model much easier. Most of the wooden parts are
supplied die-cut to save even more time. A comprehensive fittings set is
included as standard, and the many injection-molded and brass parts in it
help to produce a visually imposing model with relatively little manual
effort. The decal sheet now includes the names and NATO numbers of all the 10
motor torpedo boats of the ZOBEL class, which means that it is possible for a
club to produce an entire motor torpedo boat squadron. The hull offers ample
space to accommodate a comprehensive RC system. The RC installation plan
shows the position of the receiving system together with some of the optional
auxiliary working systems. It is also possible to install the super-detailed
40 mm guns available as optional accessories(Order No. 320) instead of the
standard weapons included in the kit. The recommended electric motors are
well matched to the size of model, and the boat is capable of an exciting
performance on the water. The model is fairly demanding in terms of
construction and operation, so it is only intended for experienced modelers.
The new version of the kit includes completely revised instructions and plans,
and construction is further simplified by the addition of vacuum-molded parts
for the torpedo tubes and life-jackets. The kit now also includes shaft
systems, propellers, rudder systems and all fittings (previously available in
a separate fittings set) plus additional wooden parts, including those for
the boat stand. Quick-build plan, RC installation plan, illustrated instructions
including RC installation notes in German, English and French, CNC-trimmed
vacuum-molded ABS hull and other parts including transom, bridge and deck
superstructure, breakwater, inflatable boat, radome, torpedo tubes and other
small items, printed and die-cut wooden parts, strip material, window
glazing, tube, wire and rod, decal sheet, complete fittings set, propeller
shafts, propellers, rudder systems, RC installation hardware and small items.
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42.12”
X 6.88”
1/40
SCALE
GRAUP-2145
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