Official Discussion Thread: Bancroft 1/150 scale 1800mm (71") USS Missouri -RTR (Ready to Run)

[Paulh]

Alas, I shall do a hard pass on this and the Scharnhorst then. Bancroft continues to cut corners and these have gotten too expensive to overlook the flaws.

It is an awesome/impressive beast and worth every penny in my opinion. Blows the 1/72 Fletcher away in awesomeness factor.

[PanzerBoxb]

Alas, I shall do a hard pass on this and the Scharnhorst then. Bancroft continues to cut corners and these have gotten too expensive to overlook the flaws.

[OSMD]

Thanks for clarification Paulh, yes I saw in unboxing vid servo is perfectly accessibly, I wish rudders were, the same issue with Scharnhorst.

[Paulh]

Hello all,

I just bought the 1/150 MO and I do not know what version it is. I have the Graupner 1/150 Bismark, 1/00 San Diego, 1/150 Belfast, Bancroft 1/200 Yamato, 1/72 Fletcher, 1/40 Coast Guard Cutter. I can tell you 1/150 is the way yo go as 1/200 is way too fragile. All of these are built by Ky's Model in China. I would like to if anyone has bought this model recently and has any issues with electronics? Chinese RTR is notorious for having cheap poor quality electronics. I also fly RC models so I know this issue too well. Dai

It should be the WWII version. Not sure if or when the modern version is coming. Anybody know?

[Paulh]

The 1/200th definitely does not have it and Paulh is probably right, but with the price jumping up so much, I need to be sure before I could consider it.

No hatch on the 1/150 but servo is accessible as shown in unboxing video.

[Paulh]

Great video, loved history lesson that came with it.
This is the "modern" version correct?....on pics posted above WWII version seems to have rudder access hatch I did not see it in this one, but she is a beauty regardless.

That video and current available one is not the modern version. It is the WWII version.

[OSMD]

Great video, loved history lesson that came with it.
This is the "modern" version correct?....on pics posted above WWII version seems to have rudder access hatch I did not see it in this one, but she is a beauty regardless.

[Hozer]

Awesome video and truly beautiful model ship. My immediate thought were it would make a great display model in a fancy office or business. It's a bit large to launch and sail for the average RC sailor, but outstanding just the same!

[dai phan]

Hi all,

I am really interested to know if there is any issues with the electronics? I hate to lose in it the middle of the lake! Dai

[Chris75]

https://youtu.be/my5Bt10yga0

Enjoy the UNBOXING.

[OSMD]

Unboxing review video??

[dai phan]

Hello all,

I just bought the 1/150 MO and I do not know what version it is. I have the Graupner 1/150 Bismark, 1/00 San Diego, 1/150 Belfast, Bancroft 1/200 Yamato, 1/72 Fletcher, 1/40 Coast Guard Cutter. I can tell you 1/150 is the way yo go as 1/200 is way too fragile. All of these are built by Ky's Model in China. I would like to if anyone has bought this model recently and has any issues with electronics? Chinese RTR is notorious for having cheap poor quality electronics. I also fly RC models so I know this issue too well. Dai

[Chris75]

Folks,

Stay tuned for a full unboxing an initial review of the model tomorrow. One word.... amazing

[OSMD]

Any pics of the inside, motors/rudders??

[Paulh]

The 1/200th definitely does not have it and Paulh is probably right, but with the price jumping up so much, I need to be sure before I could consider it.

Showing only 5 left. You can always return it. The 1/200 does not have the hatch. What else could the picture be with hatch but the 1/150?

[PanzerBoxb]

I was wondering if the turretts raise and lower or if a kit exists for that. Was also w

Unlike the 1/200 Yamato, the Missouris from Bancroft don't have barrel elevation. Check this close up of one turret. The blast bags are a rigid material that precludes elevation. I do not know of any kits being sold to convert these but it would be doable with either kit bashing or 3D printing.

[PanzerBoxb]

I am hoping MRC could clear this question up for us. I have been leaning toward the 1/200 but i don't want to cut up a 1049.00 boat to get at the rudder servo!!!

The 1/200th definitely does not have it and Paulh is probably right, but with the price jumping up so much, I need to be sure before I could consider it.

[stratmaster5]

I was wondering if the turretts raise and lower or if a kit exists for that. Was also w

[Paulh]

Go for the 1/150. Less chance of breaking parts if you plan to run it. I'm pretty sure the one with the hatch is 1/150.

[Hozer]

Guessing the picture with hatch is the 1/150 and other with more detailed crane is 1/200 ????

I am hoping MRC could clear this question up for us. I have been leaning toward the 1/200 but i don't want to cut up a 1049.00 boat to get at the rudder servo!!!