Bancroft 1/72 scale Fletcher Destroyer -RTR
The Tin Can Fleet Rides Again!
Conquer the waves with Bancroft, the world’s premier RC Boat brand available exclusively at Motion RC! Bancroft’s line of RC vessels is as vast as the seven seas, specializing in high scale RC Warships, Yachts, Speedboats, and more! Equally at home on your mantle with its included display stand or sailing on calm lakes or pools, Bancroft vessels are made of high-quality materials including ABS, fiberglass, real wood, and photo-etched brass and steel parts.
The Fletcher class was the largest class of Destroyer built by the United States during World War II. Renowned as the backbone of the US Pacific Fleet, some went on to serve during the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. The long-range Fletcher-class ships performed every task of a destroyer, from anti-submarine warfare and anti-aircraft warfare to surface action. Capable of covering vast distances and bring massive firepower to bear, these destroyers served almost exclusively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, sinking thousands of tons of enemy shipping including 29 Imperial Japanese Navy submarines.
Bancroft’s Elite Series of warships continues with the 1/72 scale Battleship USS Fletcher. Display this museum piece on your mantle or astonish your RC boat club with this functional RTR (Ready to Run) RC battleship. Over 600 total parts and 100+ man-hours of work is already completed for you. Delivered Ready to Run (RTR), the vessel can be sailing within minutes of arrival, using the included 2.4Ghz radio transmitter and included 2s Li-Ion battery. Only four AA batteries and minimal final assembly is required before your Destroyer's service begins!
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Superb Detail Out-Of-The-Box Stunning scale details including torpedo tubes, anti-aircraft emplacements, searchlights, and authentic rigging are completely finished out-of-the-box. It took me about 15 minutes from opening the box to putting the boat in the water, not including charging the included battery. |
| Easy Access Electronics Bay Quickly access the interior hull by lifting the superstructure with one hand. The cavernous interior houses the two 550 sized brushed motors, ESC, and 2.4Ghz receiver. In addition to the included 2s 7.4v 2800mAh battery, the Fletcher wants about 3.5kg of ballast to ride best in the water. Most of that weight could be accomplished with a heavier battery (if you want to run for the entire day!) or standard lead ballast, or an exercise plate weight I bought at the local sports store for about $10. |
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Pin-Sized Details Every surface of the Bancroft 1/72 scale Fletcher Destroyer is painted and detailed. Molded parts, 3D printed parts, fine synthetic rigging, fiberglass assemblies, and complex brass Photo-Etched (PE) parts combine to create an outstanding scale model that is also fully functional as an RC boat! Even the lifeboats are modeled, swinging on lines and metal hooks. |
| Removable Superstructure Despite being covered in scale details, the entire superstructure remains very easy to service and is removable in seconds with one hand. Quickly access the interior of the hull to change the battery or monitor the quad-motor power system. I'm so glad I didn't have to build this... the PE screens and PE railings along would have taken me hours! |
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Photo-Etched Brass Parts Some of the Photo-Etched (PE) parts are thinner than a pin, and some of the details are only visible under a magnifying glass! The durable PE railings can be gently bent back to shape like a paper clip if minor bends are caused during normal transport or handling. The radar array on top of the bridge is a distinctive element of this variant of Fletcher Destroyer, and I'm glad to see it modeled in fine PE mesh and parts. |
Exceptional Scale Realism
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Positionable Turrets Each main turret can be manually rotated for display in the position of your choosing. DIY modelers may modify the turret base with a servo for remotely controlled movement. The Bancroft 1/72 Fletcher Destroyer has lots of space for DIY upgrades such as servo-driven turrets, LED lighting, and a smoke system. I'm certain that some of our modelers here on Hobby Squawk will add a servo to make these turrets rotate. |
| Dual-Screw Drive Twin 550 brushed motors are coupled to stainless steel drive shafts. A waterproof steering servo and large rudder enables this Destroyer to maneuver in tight spots at full speed. |
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1/72 Scale The model is 1/72 for impressive size and detail. At 1580mm long, it's *just* small enough to fit in a wider sedan sideways, otherwise it will need to go in through the trunk. Either way, I transport it sitting on the included display stand. |
Features:
- RTR (Ready to Run) with 2.4Ghz radio, receiver, battery, and charger
- 2.4Ghz radio system and all electronics Pre-Installed
- Fully Painted and Detailed
- Zero assembly required --Get underway in minutes!
- Durable fiberglass molded hull and deck
- Over 100 brass photo-etched (PE) parts and high detail parts
- Extensively detailed and hand finished
- Hyperscale detail comprising over 100 hours of hand craftsmanship
- Four motors with steel drive shafts and genuine brass screws (propellers)
- Quick-Detach Superstructure for easy access to the ship's interior
- Pre-Installed Rigging with simple disconnect design
- Positionable main turrets, easy to DIY for aftermarket modelers wanting to customize them to be remotely moveable
- Rated for calm ponds, pools, and lakes appropriate for RC Boats
Includes:
- Bancroft 1/72 Scale USS Fletcher USA Destroyer - RTR
- 2.4Ghz Radio and Receiver, pre-installed
- Four motors drive system, pre-installed, with XT60 battery connector
- Steering servo, pre-installed
- 2s 7.4V Battery with XT60 connector
- 2s Battery Charger
- Basic Tabletop Display Stand
Requires:
- Four (4) AA-sized 1.5V dry cell batteries, Alkaline or NiMH to power the included 2.4Ghz radio transmitter
- Ballast weight (3420-3780 grams depending on user's preference)
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