Vosper Perkasa P150 1/32 Scale - Radio Control (R/C) Deluxe Version Hooben Model Kit. The Perkasa was the lead boat of a class of four vessels built by Vosper Thornycroft, Southampton, UK, for the Royal Malaysian Navy in 1967.

Specifications (Full Size):

Displacement 95 tons, length overall 29.7 m, beam 7.8 m.

Powered by three Rolls-Royce Proteus 1270 gas turbine engines rated at 4,250 Hp each (totaling 12,750 Hp), driving triple screws, maximum speed 54 knots. Two General Motors V71 marine diesel auxiliary engines are used for slow speed maneuvering and two Rover 1s/60 gas turbine engines are used for electrical power generation.

Armament consists of one 40 mm Bofors AA main gun, one 20 mm Oerlikon twin anti-aircraft machine gun and four 53.3 cm torpedoes on side launch mounts.

Others in class, P150 Perkasa (Valiant), P151 Handalan (Reliant), PI52 Gempita (Thunderer) & P153 Pendekar (Champion).

Specifications (Model):

Length: 958 mm.

Width: 243 mm.

Scale: 1/32.

Weight: 3900 g.

Kit Contents (Deluxe Version):

One piece blow moulded ABS hull with precision deck surface details, transom details, triple propshaft & twin rudder exit details.

Injection moulded styrene superstructure with precision cockpit deck surface details, panel rivets, door & window frame details.

Injection moulded styrene torpedos (x4), Bofors & Oerlikon guns, hand rail stantions (PE brass also), cockpit fittings & many other fittings.

3 x Brass couplings & grub screws (540 Motors not supplied) - Only available in Deluxe Version Kit.

3 x Precision ground steel propellor shafts & aluminium stern tubes with precision brass bearings - Only available in Deluxe Kit. The (True Scale) triple shaft version of the kit turns easily when setup correctly - This is very easy with the CNC self aligning internal structure - Only available in Deluxe Kit.

Die cut styrene wheelhouse & superstructure glazing set with window frame details.

CNC ABS wheelhouse internal structure set with surface details.

CNC ABS boatstand, designed to hold the hull at the accurate waterline level for hull paint marking - Only available in Deluxe Version Kit.

CNC ABS internal structure self aligns the motors, shafts, couplings and rudder support tubes, includes a servo / esc / receiver tray & quick release battery tray - Only available in Deluxe Version Kit.

Printed Royal Navy ensign.

Printed scale decals including, ready use locker warnings, depth markings & pennant numbers.

Formed stainless steel wire fore superstructure metal hand rail set.

Formed wire steel rudder linkages.

Photo etched brass torpedo rack parts, ready scored for easy folding & assembly.

Photo etched brass superdetailing parts including 'Perkasa' name plates, boat stand plaque, hand rail stantions & many more small detail items.

Downloads:

Click here to download the assembly manual for the Vosper Perkasa P150 1/32 Scale - Radio Control (R/C) Deluxe Version Hooben Model Kit. (9.1MB).

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Build Log:

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Testimonials:

It has arrived okay today at 7.30 am and undamaged. I note that the extra bits I ordered are in the box + the Esc, so thanks for those as well. The kit is indeed excellent value and quality... Paul Freshney (Editor of Model Boats), UK.

Many thanks I have my perkasa, it is like christmas has come early, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou... Andrew from Hampshire, UK.

Just a note to let you know that my order has been delivered in good condition. Thanks for the regular order updates, they were much appreciated. The contents were well packed I have checked all the items prior to construction. The overall quality appears to be very good and I congratulate you on supplying a very comprehensive package at a competitive price... Eric from Buckinghamshire, UK.

The kit arrived today. Everything OK. Am very pleased. Thanks for the good cooperation. In September holidays, I begin construction... Glen from Koblenz, Germany.

I wanted to let you know that I received my kit today and was very impressed! Thank you for your time and effort, a job well done. I'm really looking forward to the building and running of the boat! Delivery was only eight days! Thanks again...! Jared from Alabama, USA.

The kit arrived safely yesterday, thanks very much once again. I haven't yet had chance to look at it in detail but it is certainly very impressive...! Les Brown (Small Warships Association), UK.

Thanks for the updates on my order progress, its really encouraging to see such a level of service and unfortunately not found very often these days. Many thanks; my fingers are itching already... Brian from Greater Manchester, UK.