1/35 scale injected plastic construction model kit.
The Motorised Submersible Canoe (MSC), nicknamed Sleeping Beauty, was built by British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II as an underwater vehicle for a single frogman to perform clandestine reconnaissance or attacks against enemy vessels.
MSCs were also used for Operation Rimau, a raid on Japanese shipping in Singapore in September 1944 by commandos from the joint Australian, British and New Zealand Z Special Unit, sometimes known as "Z Force". After being found by a patrol boat, the Sleeping Beauties had to be scuttled along with the Junk in which they were carried. Ten of the attacking force were taken prisoner by the Japanese and subsequently beheaded.
Further information on Australian forces use of the MSC can easily be found by a Google search of the phrase; " Project SLEEPING BEAUTY Motorised Submersible Canoe Z Special "
Requires Assembly. Paint and Glue are not included.
* Full hull kit.
* Apprx 110 mm long.
* Figure Not Included.
* Includes a small PRE fret of fine details.
* (No decals as the craft were generally not marked in any way.)
Skill Level: Not Stated. Recommended for Ages: 12+
This product is not a toy. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years old.
Price: $25.00
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