25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] A DETAILED WOOD AND METAL SCALE MODEL OF THE...
A DETAILED WOOD AND METAL SCALE MODEL OF THE FAST PATROL BOAT H.M.S. BRAVE SWORDSMAN (1958)
with detailed fittings as appropriate including twin Bofors guns, four torpedoes, superstructure with bridge controls, loosely mounted on a cradle stand, model measurements -- 17 x 48in. (43 x 122cm.)
The Royal Navy abandoned the idea of large scale coastal forces in 1957, so only two Braves were built for the Royal Navy. These deployed three gas-turbine engines (trialled in the Bold Class) to produce 52kts (60mph) - the fastest craft ever produced by the RN. Designed to be used as either Motor Gun Boats or Motor Torpedo Boats, this model is in the latter formation with two Bofors and four torpedoes. Brave Swordsman and her sister Brave Borderer were retired in 1970.
with detailed fittings as appropriate including twin Bofors guns, four torpedoes, superstructure with bridge controls, loosely mounted on a cradle stand, model measurements -- 17 x 48in. (43 x 122cm.)
The Royal Navy abandoned the idea of large scale coastal forces in 1957, so only two Braves were built for the Royal Navy. These deployed three gas-turbine engines (trialled in the Bold Class) to produce 52kts (60mph) - the fastest craft ever produced by the RN. Designed to be used as either Motor Gun Boats or Motor Torpedo Boats, this model is in the latter formation with two Bofors and four torpedoes. Brave Swordsman and her sister Brave Borderer were retired in 1970.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A DETAILED WOOD AND METAL SCALE MODEL OF THE FAST PATROL BOAT H.M.S. BRAVE SWORDSMAN (1958)
with detailed fittings as appropriate including twin Bofors guns, four torpedoes, superstructure with bridge controls, loosely mounted on a cradle stand, model measurements -- 17 x 48in. (43 x 122cm.)
The Royal Navy abandoned the idea of large scale coastal forces in 1957, so only two Braves were built for the Royal Navy. These deployed three gas-turbine engines (trialled in the Bold Class) to produce 52kts (60mph) - the fastest craft ever produced by the RN. Designed to be used as either Motor Gun Boats or Motor Torpedo Boats, this model is in the latter formation with two Bofors and four torpedoes. Brave Swordsman and her sister Brave Borderer were retired in 1970.
with detailed fittings as appropriate including twin Bofors guns, four torpedoes, superstructure with bridge controls, loosely mounted on a cradle stand, model measurements -- 17 x 48in. (43 x 122cm.)
The Royal Navy abandoned the idea of large scale coastal forces in 1957, so only two Braves were built for the Royal Navy. These deployed three gas-turbine engines (trialled in the Bold Class) to produce 52kts (60mph) - the fastest craft ever produced by the RN. Designed to be used as either Motor Gun Boats or Motor Torpedo Boats, this model is in the latter formation with two Bofors and four torpedoes. Brave Swordsman and her sister Brave Borderer were retired in 1970.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
