Description: NEW 1942 (World War II) British "Chariot: Human Torpedo" (54mm) Resin Kit (Unpainted), by Verlinden Productions (#236) Packaging Condition: GOOD/GREAT - Comes in original packaging, but NO literature (Unsealed, will be secure); w/minor scuffs on packaging (see pics)Date of Manufacture undetermined (circa late 1980s, Belgium)Era: World War II (Norway, 1942)Sculpted by François Verlinden1:35 scale (54mm)Includes: One (1) British "Chariot: Human Torpedo" unpainted resin piece, and two (2) British crewmember figures (unassembled) in bagThis is a resin diorama kit from Verlinden Productions. Only unbuilt and unpainted resin building parts are included. NOTE: This item is unassembled and unpainted. All extra model kit(s), parts and figure(s) in the pictures are for illustrative purposes only, and are not included.Like the Italian "Human Torpedoes", from which they were developed, Britain's Chariots had to be conveyed to within striking distance by a parent ship. A Chariot was carried in a watertight container welded on to it's parent ship, in most cases a larger submarine. Once the target was within reaching distance, it was released. The two crewmembers than attached the explosive warhead mechanically to the hull of the enemy ship. In the summer of 1942, two Chariots were sent to attack the German battleship TIRPITZ anchored in a fjord near Trondheim. They were lashed beneath the hull of a Norwegian fishing trawler with the crews concealed in a specially constructed double bulkhead. Although the trawler was searched by the German authorities, the chariots and their crew remained undiscovered. Unfortunately, strong wind and a rough sea made them unmanageable and they had to be abandoned. They were far more successful in the warmer waters of the Mediterranean where they sank the Italian cruiser ULPIO TRAIANO and the heavy cruiser BOLZANO in Spezia harbor.World War II (aka Second World War/WWII/WW2) was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, fought as part of two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. Many participants threw their economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind this total war, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role, enabling the strategic bombing of population centers and the delivery of the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in history, resulting in an estimated 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massacres, and disease. In the wake of the Axis defeat, Germany and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders.Verlinden Productions was the brainchild of Belgian modeler François Verlinden, who gave up a career in the scrap-metal business in the late 1970s to pursue his love of armor modeling and creating dioramas. He opened a hobby store in Lier and, dissatisfied with the limited products available for the serious diorama builder, began to create and sell his own line of merchandise. It wasn't long before Verlinden Productions quickly expanded to aftermarket sets or resin and photoetched brass to correct and upgrade plastic kits, dry transfers, and publications highlighting particular AFVs and planes. In the 1980s, Verlinden met American modeler Bob Letterman and the two started a business relationship with Verlinden's other Belgian partner Josef Stok. The new company, VLS, imported Verlinden Products into the U.S. and offered other product lines. By the 1990s, it became clear that Verlinden Productions and VLS would economically benefit if the Belgian company relocated to the U.S., Verlinden packed up shop and moved to the St. Louis, Missouri area where Letterman was located. Alas, differences in philosophies and personalities among the owners and staff led to a rather acrimonious split after a few short years.Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)WE COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST!Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - read our feedback!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 29 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-12-27T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Color: Tan
Scale: 1:35
Material: Resin
MPN: 236
Set Includes: One (1) British "Chariot: Human Torpedo" unpainted resin piece, two (2) British crewmember figures
California Prop 65 Warning: California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Verlinden Productions
Type: Diorama
Era: World War II (Norway, 1942)
Sculptor: François Verlinden
Model: 1942 British "Chariot" (Human Torpedo)
Theme: Militaria
Features: Not Painted
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
