Michael Wall of Massachusetts…. Scratch built World War 2…. Essex Class Aircraft Carrier…. Are constructed with Garolite G10 industrial strength fiberglass sheets bonded with Loctite Hysol -E-60HP epoxy………. Which required a lot of thought and planning…. This project took over 2 years to complete….. It’s radio controlled…. It will be right at home on your favorite lake………. It’s impervious to water damage or corrosion.. And questions from the spectators……. !!! The Ticonderoga had an impressive battle record in World War 2… Earning 5 battle stars…… And return to action in April 1945 to continue air operations with Task Force 58……. Till the end of the war…. The ships armament has recently been updated with [18] 20 mm + [6] 40MM John Haynes excellent gun kits…. All the hard work is done……. There are over 1000 hrs of labor in this build……. Includes all the electronics… Batteries + radio equipment….. The running gear is powered by Powerful Twin Inboard MFA 800 Torpedo 12V motors….. [2] M-Tronics 40 Amp Viper Speed controllers….. The running gear is stainless steel 3/16 shaft…. And 1 3/4 brass props… The outboard props are inactive…. But can be easily re-powered at anytime……… The deck is installed in [3] separate sections that can be removed for easy access to the operating equipment……. Includes the custom built Walnut Stand……………. Power comes from [2] 12V Sealed Lead Acid batteries [included]…. For a total weight of 28 lbs…… + 6 lbs of lead ballast… I will try to answer all questions in a timely fashion…… Considering the 1000 +hours and effort that went into creating this World War 2 Aircraft Carrier…. All questions will be answered as soon as possible…… The item “USS Ticonderoga CV14 -R/C 1/96 10 Ft Aircraft Carrier RTR” is in sale since Friday, October 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Radio Control & Control Line\RC Model Vehicles & Kits\Boats & Watercraft”. The seller is “jmtroop804″ and is located in Inverness, Florida. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Brand: Unbranded
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Type: Navy/Marine
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Fiberglass
- Model Grade: Hobby Grade
- Scale: 1:96
- Required Assembly: Ready to Go/RTR/RTF (All included)