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Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale
Italeri S.L.C. Maiale

Italeri S.L.C. Maiale

Brand: Italeri

Part No: HC-5621

€26.61 RRP €31.31

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The Italeri S.L.C. Maiale (HC-5621) portrays the Regia Marina’s Siluro a Lenta Corsa “Maiale” human torpedo, guided by two operators in daring WWII operations. Supplied with a photo-etched fret, two crew figures and a colour instructions sheet, it offers a rewarding build and an evocative display piece.

Note: Sea mines not included.

Features

  • Photo etched fret
  • 2 new crew figures
  • Colour instructions sheet

Historical Background

Developed in 1935 by Teseo Tesei and Elios Toschi, the S.L.C. was a manned torpedo powered by batteries and an electric motor. Operated by two divers and designed to place a high-explosive charge beneath a ship’s keel, it had a limited speed and a range of about 12-15 miles. On 19 December 1941, S.L.C. teams delivered by the submarine Scirè penetrated Alexandria harbour and disabled the Royal Navy battleships HMS Valiant and HMS Queen Elizabeth for several months.

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PHOTO ETCHED FRET - 2 NEW CREW FIGURES - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET

SEA MINES NOT INCLUDED

Based upon the experiences and successes of the Italian Regia Marina in the First World War. In 1935 Teseo Tesei and Elios Toschi developed and perfected the Siluro a Lenta Corsa (S.L.C.), which was more informally known as "Maiale” (Pig). This was a torpedo modified to allow it to be guided underwater by two operators equipped with respirators. It was intended to carry a high explosive warhead under the keel of enemy ships. The modified torpedoes had limited speed, were fitted with a guidance system and held batteries that powered the electric motor which guaranteed a range of 12-15 miles. The most notable action of these Italian Navy raiders took place on 19th December 1941. Transported by the submarine "Scirè" to the strongly defended Alexandria harbour, the S.L.C.’s were able to attack and disable for several months, Royal Navy battleships H.M.S: Valiant and the H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth.



Key Info:
  • Brand: Italeri
  • Part No: HC-5621
  • Barcode: 8001283056212
  • Scale: 1:35
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