Official Discussion Thread: Bancroft 1/72 scale Fletcher WW2 Destroyer -RTR

[Battleship]

Thank you very much sir two dawgs sir but I’m not sure if we’re gonna have any more warmer days to run my fletcher class destroyer battle ship and on a hi hi note I wish I had my own real battleship in real life I think it would make a better way to travel especially if I had a real battleship just a hi hi inside joke

[twodawgs]

What was the Color of the fletcher class destroyer battle ship hull paint or is it a ink color kid of paint

Here is where I color matched from for My Measure 31/16 Fletcher.
The camo on the one you posted pics of is Measure 22 (about 1/3 the way down the second link)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_...ge_measures_31 ,_32_and_33:_destroyers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_...s_of_the_Unite d_States_Navy#Measure_32

The type of paint I chose one that was one listed for use with Fiberglass and hard plastics and no it wasn't some Hobby Store paints though some of those will be used for detailing. I was advised to look more towards the enamel type paints for hobby paints in regards to water resistance though when I asked my local store but they were more into the RC trucks than Boats. Bit of sanding for prep-work and some taping. In my case there was also a bunch of parts removal as well. But then I was going for something complex.

For hull color typically it's a darker Red or in some cases Blue depending on who sourced the antifouling paint. But a darker red is usually a good go to for the hull itself.

Got to admit your Fletcher looks well loved and used.

[Battleship]

But I already have enough rc boats two rc boats is plenty For me and I m a ham arrl

[Battleship]

What was the Color of the fletcher class destroyer battle ship hull paint or is it a ink color kid of paint

[Battleship]

I wonder where can I get a collered button up shirt that say I never served on the but I love my rc fletcher class destroyer battle ship and the tugboat I have to then have fletcher class destroyer battle ship on the front and back and the sleeves that would be a nice shirt to wear when I run my fletcher class destroyer battle ship

[Battleship]

[Battleship]

I have a fletcher class destroyer battle ship and it is fun to run I bought it Early 2017 it was the last one at that time but I’m glad that I bought it I was the best money I ever spent for a remote control battle ship Over the years I had to order from harbormodels. Com I had to buy new drive shafts and more sturdy metal propellers the drive shafts were threaded an so we’re the metal propellers witch was a complete relief for me harbor models dose scale boats like. Battle ship but not speed boats. So I’m proud that I own a rc battle ship I wanted one when I was 4 but was two young to get a work permit and a job I have done model rocketry up to level three but I just build the level model rocketry kits I used to do rc gas powered airplanes but the reason I got out of gas powered aircraft was the feul went bad after three weeks witch the rc feul lost the nitro and we had to pay hazmat to. Dispose of the Model airplane fuel that’s why. I went to rc boats but I’m glad that they revamped it this new year we will soon be able to bye spare static parts for the fletcher class destroyer battle ship not sure when or what month the caddy I built with my father so I can transport my fletcher class destroyer battle ship to the park and run it in the casting pond

[twodawgs]

I'd say only pry to get started and go more for a flexing(where you can anyway). Where I've deliberately taken a few things off it worked better.

[RCjetdude]

The gluing is not as great as you might think. From examining how my forward super structure came off the main deck of mine it is painted first then the forward structure is glued (and lightly) to that. I wouldn't say it's an easy remove but from your weathering I'm betting you can touch up any paint issues but there likely wont be much.

PS Careful using acetone on this paint I did a Q-tip test with various things to check reactions for my repaint on the patch that would be under that super structure and a small drop was enough to clear a 1 inch circle to bare fiberglass and it happened fast. Most performed bout as I expected but the Acetone whoooo boy. Last time I used the stuff to remove paint it was no-where near that effective.

I will check the glue. I didn't pry but it seemed fairly well secure.

[twodawgs]

Weathering is done on mine. I have plans to add some lights and have ordered a smoke system for it. Maybe in time I will automate the 5" guns to pan side-to-side. One challenge with the lights will be installing them in the forward superstructure as it is not removable but it can be done.

The gluing is not as great as you might think. From examining how my forward super structure came off the main deck of mine it is painted first then the forward structure is glued (and lightly) to that. I wouldn't say it's an easy remove but from your weathering I'm betting you can touch up any paint issues but there likely wont be much.

PS Careful using acetone on this paint I did a Q-tip test with various things to check reactions for my repaint on the patch that would be under that super structure and a small drop was enough to clear a 1 inch circle to bare fiberglass and it happened fast. Most performed bout as I expected but the Acetone whoooo boy. Last time I used the stuff to remove paint it was no-where near that effective.

[RCjetdude]

Weathering is done on mine. I have plans to add some lights and have ordered a smoke system for it. Maybe in time I will automate the 5" guns to pan side-to-side. One challenge with the lights will be installing them in the forward superstructure as it is not removable but it can be done.

[RCjetdude]

RCjetdude,

Do you know what AMP rating is on the ESC. The PT boats have 3 motors running off one ESC. Wondering if this is not the problem.

Sorry, just saw this. I do not know what it is rated for. There is one ESC driving two brushed motors. I can see a brushless refit down the road.

[dai phan]

This is on my list to buy! Dai

[Paulh]

Very nice! Wish you were my neighbor.

[RCjetdude]

Great job! What kind of software and hardware needed to do this? What is the set up cost? Thanks Dai

I am using an Ender 3 Pro with an upgraded control board and touch screen display, mirror glass instead of the magnetic build surface and a third party hot end with titanium heat break. My printer is in a heated enclosure (it's actually a kitchen corner wall cabinet). Using Simplify 3D for my slicer and learning Fusion 360 for CAD. I use Magigoo on the build plate to keep the ASA parts from warping on the bed. So far it has worked great! When cool they just pop right off. I have less than $700 in my whole setup including the one time licensing fee of $150 for S3D.

[dai phan]

As I mentioned earlier, mine was missing a ladder. I copied the dimensions of other ladders present on the boat and designed a ladder in Fusion 360 then printed it with ASA. Viola! All better now.

Great job! What kind of software and hardware needed to do this? What is the set up cost? Thanks Dai

[pdansalvish]

RCjetdude,

Do you know what AMP rating is on the ESC. The PT boats have 3 motors running off one ESC. Wondering if this is not the problem.

[RCjetdude]

Ran mine again tonight. Still no issues other than wrapping a blade of grass around the port propeller. It needs smoke.

[Peterboi]

For the Fletcher's captains I have a few questions. First, how many motors are installed in the Fletcher? Has any captain have an ESC issues? The reason I am asking is a number of PT captains are having ESC's burn up.

i guess buy the Fletcher class and see for youself..its all new too me..and im just getting into boats again..

[RCjetdude]

For the Fletcher's captains I have a few questions. First, how many motors are installed in the Fletcher? Has any captain have an ESC issues? The reason I am asking is a number of PT captains are having ESC's burn up.

Two motors. Granted, I have a limited amount of run time on mine but no issues with the ESC so far.