MTB P1602 Model Found
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:46 pm
I discovered the 1950 built model of the experimental aluminium hulled MTB P1602 built at Saunders-Roe Anglesey. Launched in 1948 and lost in a storm while on tow for repairs in 1952 she had a very short life. The label states the model was made by M Stone in 1950. I had heard rumours of a possible model of her and was delighted to discover it at the Holyhead Maritime Museum a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping to borrow it when I give a talk on MTB P1602 (MTB 539) on 6th December 2011 to the Gwynedd Engineering Society in Bangor.
The model appears to be 1/48 scale based on the original being 75 ft overall length. It was stored on top of a glass display cabinet with very little light to photograph it, hence the rather flat light. I'm hoping to have it taken down for some decent photos shortly. Dave Mills
The model appears to be 1/48 scale based on the original being 75 ft overall length. It was stored on top of a glass display cabinet with very little light to photograph it, hence the rather flat light. I'm hoping to have it taken down for some decent photos shortly. Dave Mills