Bancroft PT-596 Patrol Boat - RTR

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pdansalvish I Googled "1/24 Navy figures" and this popped up. I haven't used them myself, though, so research further as desired:


https://www.shapeways.com/product/VK...boat-crew-set5


Also, regarding ETA, I recommend checking the website for the latest updates. 8 days ago when we announced the Bancroft lineup, including this vessel, clearly states:

"Product Availability: The estimated time of arrival (ETA) for this product is late-May, 2020. Please click the "Notify Me When Back In Stock" button above to receive an email notification when the product is available for purchase."

[pdansalvish]

Any one have an idea where I could get some 1:24 WWII U.S. Navy Guys to put around the PT boat?

[patmat2350]

Just noticed- "Contra-rotating propellers: Yes".
Nope. The real PTs had all three props spinning the same direction. This is how I have built my operating models, all 3 same way- and it has no bad effect on steering, just as having a single prop turning one way is quite manageable (in scale models).
Photo shows a Higgins boat, but the Elcos were the same way.

[pdansalvish]

Received an email from Motion stating the Bancroft boats are on the water. Hopefully, in 4 weeks we will be able to order then.

[Propwash]

This is a great looking model! Can’t wait for the video.

[patmat2350]

The model's correct scale is 1:24 not 1:25.
Happy to see it in any case! :)

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Reserved for video

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1/30 Scale PT-596 US Navy Patrol Boat from Bancroft

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.

A PT boat (short for patrol torpedo boat) was a motor torpedo boat used by the United States Navy in World War II. It was small, fast, and inexpensive to build, valued for its maneuverability, speed, and lethality in coastal waters. In the USN they were organized in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons (MTBRONs).

Bancroft’s exciting series of warships continues with the 1/30 scale PT-596 US Navy Patrol Boat. Display this detailed vessel on your mantle or astonish your RC boat club with this functional RTR (Ready to Run) RC patrol boat. Delivered Ready to Run (RTR), the landing craft can be operating within minutes of arrival, using the included 2.4Ghz radio transmitter and 2s Li-Ion battery. Only four AA batteries and minimal final assembly is required.

Visit the webpage HERE

https://www.motionrc.com/collections...atrol-boat-rtr

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