Master SM-350-073 USN Airborne torpedoes Mark 13 (22.4in) with trolleys - improved type (10 pcs)

The Master SM-350-073 USN Airborne torpedoes Mark 13 (22.4in) with trolleys - improved type set is a high-quality modeling accessory designed for scale models of US Navy ships and aircraft in 1:350 scale. It includes ten highly detailed Mark 13 airborne torpedoes, 22.4 inches in length, made of turned brass, as well as transport trolley components made of photo-etched metal parts. The “improved type” version features enhanced anti-water-entry protection—the torpedoes are equipped with special wooden nose and tail covers (breakaway nose & tail protection), which were automatically discarded after the torpedo entered the water.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of use: United States of America (US Navy)
• Material: Torpedoes from precisely turned brass; trolleys from photo-etched elements
• Category: Modeling accessories, photo-etched add-ons, aftermarket sets
• Quantity in the set: 10 torpedoes + trolley parts

Historical description: The American Mark 13 airborne torpedo was the primary armament of US Navy carrier-based aircraft during World War II and shortly thereafter. Thanks to ongoing modernization, the “improved type” version offered much higher combat effectiveness, reduced risk of damage on water entry, and increased range. It was widely used in battles across the Pacific, including the famous Battle of Midway (1942) and strikes against the Japanese fleet. Enhanced nose & tail protection played a crucial role in improving drop success from higher altitudes and speeds.

We recommend this product: The Master SM-350-073 set is particularly recommended for advanced modelers and collectors who want to accurately recreate the details of historic US Navy ship deck scenes or dioramas with torpedo bombers. Precise dimension fidelity and premium materials make this Master product an excellent highlight for the realism of any 1:350 scale model.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 (medium) – basic skills in working with metal and photo-etched parts are required.

Choose Master SM-350-073 to give your US Navy ship and aviation models a unique historical character and to faithfully reproduce the details of one of the most important Allied weapons of World War II!