Bronco 1:35 Type XXIII RC Build/ Conversion

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  • biggsgolf
    Rear Admiral

    • Jan 2020
    • 1036

    #1

    Bronco 1:35 Type XXIII RC Build/ Conversion

    Kit arrived undamaged, not sure if I will document full build on here as there are many already available. Here is the initial dry fit. Click image for larger version

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  • biggsgolf
    Rear Admiral

    • Jan 2020
    • 1036

    #2
    This will be my largest build yet. I will be purchasing the 250 Series Cylinder from Bob & Jason.

    The cut will be horizontal following David Merriman​'s methods as best I can....

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    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
      Moderator

      • Aug 2008
      • 13973

      #3
      Enough chit-chat... GET TO IT!
      Who is John Galt?

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      • biggsgolf
        Rear Admiral

        • Jan 2020
        • 1036

        #4
        Hahaha, yes sir!

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        • trout
          Admiral

          • Jul 2011
          • 3746

          #5
          Originally posted by biggsgolf
          Kit arrived undamaged, not sure if I will document full build on here as there are many already available. Here is the initial dry fit. Click image for larger version

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          Please do a build. Even if there are 1000 already, you will add your own flair or seasoning. It helps the hobby as a whole.
          If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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          • redboat219
            Admiral

            • Dec 2008
            • 3663

            #6
            Were you able to procure David's fittings kit or fabricating your own?
            Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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            • biggsgolf
              Rear Admiral

              • Jan 2020
              • 1036

              #7
              I will be fabricating some via 3D printer and have ordered some from Danny at Maximus

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              • biggsgolf
                Rear Admiral

                • Jan 2020
                • 1036

                #8
                Doing initial waterline and cutting board leveling and marking for tie downs per David. Waiting on Diamond cutting wheels I have ordered . I will cut away model inside supports, play with mounting torpedos with partially open doors in the meantime
                ​​

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                • Das Boot
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                  • Dec 2019
                  • 1641

                  #9
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                  Originally posted by biggsgolf
                  Doing initial waterline and cutting board leveling and marking for tie downs per David. Waiting on Diamond cutting wheels I have ordered . I will cut away model inside supports, play with mounting torpedos with partially open doors in the meantime
                  ​​
                  As soon as my yearly ham radio camping expedition is over next weekend, I’ll be joining you in this endeavor. I have one new in the box. Let me know when the parts come in. I already got a prop and shaft from Bob.
                  Last edited by Das Boot; 10-11-2023, 02:30 PM.
                  Of the approximately 40,000 men who served on U-boats in WWII, it is estimated that around 28,000 to 30,000 lost their lives.

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                  • biggsgolf
                    Rear Admiral

                    • Jan 2020
                    • 1036

                    #10
                    OK, Skoden!

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                    • trout
                      Admiral

                      • Jul 2011
                      • 3746

                      #11
                      I do have a build on my XXIII:
                      We hold regular competitions for anyone to participate, be they newcomers to the hobby or seasoned veterans.

                      ​Maybe it will help.
                      If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.

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                      • biggsgolf
                        Rear Admiral

                        • Jan 2020
                        • 1036

                        #12
                        Originally posted by trout
                        I do have a build on my XXIII:
                        We hold regular competitions for anyone to participate, be they newcomers to the hobby or seasoned veterans.

                        ​Maybe it will help.
                        And a great build! I will be referencing it! Thanks!

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                        • redboat219
                          Admiral

                          • Dec 2008
                          • 3663

                          #13
                          Originally posted by biggsgolf
                          I will be fabricating some via 3D printer
                          Can you share the files?

                          Make it simple, make strong, make it work!

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                          • biggsgolf
                            Rear Admiral

                            • Jan 2020
                            • 1036

                            #14
                            Gosh, I had not gotten that far in my thinking, need to determine what I will be fabricating. The parts from Danny are not going to be duplicated, but he might sell to others as he did for me.

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                            • biggsgolf
                              Rear Admiral

                              • Jan 2020
                              • 1036

                              #15
                              Originally posted by redboat219

                              Can you share the files?
                              Which parts are you looking for?

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