The Battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55 holds a prominent place in naval history as the lead ship of the North Carolina class. Commissioned on April 9, 1941, the USS North Carolina was the first new battleship to enter service during World War II. It was affectionately nicknamed “Showboat” due to its striking appearance and advanced design, which featured improved speed, armor, and firepower. During World War II, the USS North Carolina played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater. It participated in every major naval offensive, from Guadalcanal to the Philippines, and earned 15 battle stars, making it one of the most decorated battleships of the war. The ship provided critical anti-aircraft defense for aircraft carriers, supported amphibious landings with naval gunfire, and engaged in several naval battles.
One notable moment in its service came during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons in August 1942, where the USS North Carolina's anti-aircraft fire was instrumental in repelling Japanese air attacks. Despite being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in September 1942, the battleship continued to serve effectively after repairs.
After the war, the USS North Carolina was decommissioned in June 1947. In 1961, it was saved from scrapping through a public campaign and was preserved as a museum ship in Wilmington, North Carolina. Today, the USS North Carolina serves as a memorial to the veterans of World War II, attracting visitors and educating the public about its storied history.
Bancroft’s 1/200 scale USS North Carolina delivers an impressive museum-quality piece to be displayed on your mantle or astonish your RC boat club with this functional RTR historic model. Hundreds of parts are already assembled, painted, and installed for you. Delivered Ready to Run (RTR), the vessel can be sailing within minutes of arrival, using the included 2.4Ghz radio transmitter, 7.4v 2S LiPo battery, and charger. Only four AA batteries and minimal assembly is required.
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Scale Realism The museum-scale USS North Carolina accurately replicates her armament, including 16” Mark 6 main cannons, 5” secondary cannons, 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns, and 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannons. |
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Ready To Run A 2.4Ghz radio system is included and factory installed, as are all internal electronics. A LiPo battery and charger are also included. Simply charge the included primary battery with the included charger, insert your AA batteries into the radio transmitter and set sail. |
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Impressive Details Hundreds of man-hours are spent on handcrafted, factory-installed details like anchor chains, ladders, and railings using scores of fingernail sized brass Photo-Etched (PE) parts, hand-formed brass wire, and larger molded sub-assemblies. |
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Removable Superstructure The superstructure is easily removed for convenient access to the drive system and electronics. |
- RTR (Ready to Run) with 2.4Ghz radio, receiver, battery, and charger
- 2.4Ghz radio system and all electronics installed
- Fully painted and detailed
- Zero assembly required — get underway in minutes
- Durable fiberglass one-piece molded hull
- Genuine wood decking, laser-cut and laser-etched
- Hundreds of brass photo-etched (PE) parts and high detail parts
- Extensively detailed and hand finished
- Incredible scale detail representing more than 180 hours of hand craftsmanship
- Four motors with steel drive shafts
- Removable superstructure for easy access to the ship's interior
- Factory-installed rigging with simple disconnect design
- Rated for calm ponds and lakes appropriate for RC boats
- Bancroft USS North Carolina 1/200 Scale 1100mm (42.9") US Battleship - RTR
- 2.4Ghz radio and receiver, factory-installed
- Quad motor drive system
- Four screws (propellers)
- Waterproofed hull and drive shafts
- Steering servo, installed and adjusted
- 2S 7.4V 2800mAh battery with XT60 connector
- 2S battery Charger
- Basic tabletop display stand
- Four (4) AA-sized 1.5V dry cell batteries, Alkaline or NiMH - we recommend the Admiral 2600mAh 1.2V NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)
Bancroft model boats are molded and hand finished using very intricate details and parts including metal, wood, plastic, and fiberglass. Because of their hand made nature, minor imperfections in the fiberglass, metalwork, or painting may exist. These potential imperfections will not affect the seaworthiness of the vessel or the overall scale boating experience. Bancroft scale RC boats are fragile so care should be taken when moving or transporting your model.
Some of the electronics in this Bancroft boat, including the Battery, ESC, Motor, and Receiver, are NOT intended to get wet; they are NOT water resistant. If any of these electronic components get wet and you attempt to operate your model, the water can cause an electrical short-circuit and void your warranty. In the rare instance that you get water inside your vessel, you should drain the water completely and allow all electronics to fully dry before attempting to operate your model. Product Specifications:
AGE LEVEL : 14 and up
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
BUILD TIME : 1 Hour
| Scale | 1/200 |
| Length | 1100mm / 42.9in |
| Width | 172mm / 6.7in |
| Height | 285mm / 11.1in |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Battery | 7.4V 2800mAh LiPo |
| Battery Quantity | 1 |
| Battery Connector | XT60 |
| Motor | 390 brushed motor |
| Motor Quantity | 4 |
| Propeller Material | Metal |
| Contra-Rotating Propeller | Yes |
| ESC | 120A |
| ESC Waterproof | Splash-Proof |
| ESC Quantity | 1 |
| Radio | Stick |
| Receiver Channels | 6 |
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