1/96 Scale Radio Controlled 10ft ESSEX Class Aircraft Carrier…… Scratch built using a Scale Shipyard 10ft Hand Laid Heavy Duty Fiberglass hull….. 111″ length with a 11 5/8″ beam……… The Ticonderoga is appraised by the famous Michael R. It is one of a kind… This was by far the most challenging build that I have completed… All the hardwork is done……… Battery and radio equipment….. [Turnigy 9X Transmitter + Receiver] The propulsion is from powerful Twin Inboard British MFA 800 Torpedo 12V brushed motors….. And a Vyper-120A-42V H-Bridge Speed Controller.. The running gear is custom made stainless steel 3/16 shafts. And 1 3/4 3-blade brass props… The outboard props are inactive…. But can be powered at anytime……… The Flight Deck is constructed from Garolite G10 sheets that are covered with Model Railroad scribed wood panels….. Stained and covered with satin clear polyurethane for long lasting durability……….. The deck is installed in [3] separate sections that can be removed for easy access to the operating equipment……. The ships dry weight is 52 lbs……… For sailing trim it requires an additional 28 lbs of batteries + 6 lbs of lead ballast……… Includes [2] 12V 20 Amp Lead Acid Batteries….. And sails with authority…. Includes the original 5 pages Floating Drydock 1/96 plans…. These plans are copies of the original US Navy construction plans used to build the USS Ticonderoga CV-14 in 1942…… I will answer all questions that you might have………. Copy and Paste the below link for 91 addition Photos. Youtube Video of Ticonderoga Sailing on Lake Rousseau…. 10ft R/C 1/96 USS TICONDEROGA CV14 Aircraft Carrier_Sailing Lake Rousseau – YouTube. The item “USS Ticonderoga CV14 -RC 10ft Aircraft Carrier 1/96 RTR” is in sale since Tuesday, February 9, 2021. 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: SCALE SHIPYARD
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Vintage (Y/N): No
- Type: Navy/Marine
- Age Level: 17 Years & Up
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Togo
- Material: Fiberglass
- Model Grade: Hobby Grade
- Scale: 1:96
- Replica of: WW2 Essex Carrier
- Required Assembly: Ready to Go/RTR/RTF (All included)
- Color: Blue