Bronco 1/35 Type 23 Uboat with RC Conversion kit

[subcapt101974]

I have a brand new Bronco Type 23 U boat in 1/35 scale with a Maximus Modelbau Conversion set for RC operation. It is a static dive module with all the running gear including the electronics. It also has the adjustable trim kit included. All you need is a Radio transmitter and a battery. The assembly instructions are in PDF form on the Maximus Modelbau site or I can send you them via email. I am selling because I have to many projects on the bench at the moment. Asking $old plus the ride. I will not separate the set. Thanks for looking.

[Das Boot]

I know it’s sold, but I understand the existing hull has to be modified as the model split won’t work with that kit.

[redboat219]

I know it’s sold, but I understand the existing hull has to be modified as the model split won’t work with that kit.

From photo I've at other sites you have to glue the front and back section together then make a new vertical cut further aft. Not sure why he could not use the existing one.

[Das Boot]

From photo I've at other sites you have to glue the front and back section together then make a new vertical cut further aft. Not sure why he could not use the existing one.

That’s what I heard. Just curious. I’ve decided to just leave mine in the shipping box unopened. Too much going on to fool with it.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

That’s what I heard. Just curious. I’ve decided to just leave mine in the shipping box unopened. Too much going on to fool with it.

I'll buy it from you -- that boat makes for an excellent camera platform.

David

[redboat219]

I'll buy it from you -- that boat makes for an excellent camera platform.

David

David's Type XXIII with a keychain camera in a watertight capsule.

https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/2268-bronco-type-xxiii-in-1-35th-scale/page15#post38019

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

David's Type XXIII with a keychain camera in a watertight capsule.

https://forum.rc-sub.com/forum/general-topics/2268-bronco-type-xxiii-in-1-35th-scale/page15#post38019

Bingo! I'll use it next SubFest.

[jphatton]

From photo I've at other sites you have to glue the front and back section together then make a new vertical cut further aft. Not sure why he could not use the existing one.

The latest implementation of the conversion kit has the watertight tube integrated with a bulkhead on the forward part of hull (closed at the front end), while the aft hull has the internal components on a rack attached to a bulkhead, with the driveshaft and pushrods in the back (accessible through a hatch attached with magnets). The WTC is sealed with a bayonet locking system by twisting the two hull halves together without the need for any tools. Therefore, the position of the hull split corresponds to the aft end of the WTC allowing full access to the internal rack when the hull forward of this point is removed.

[gantu]

I did start draing some time ago...............

[Das Boot]

Dave, I sent you an email.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Dave, I sent you an email.

Thanks, pal. Much appreciated. I guess I have to start being nice to you now. ****!

David

[Das Boot]

Thanks, pal. Much appreciated. I guess I have to start being nice to you now. ****!

David

Ah, no. Bring it on sailor boy.

[Sam Victory]

Bingo! I'll use it next SubFest.

Hi Mr. Merriman, I don't know if this 1/35 XXIII submarine model is hard to get in the US, but it is very easy to buy in China. We buy this model online at Taobao with just a finger click and a payment with a mouse click and the courier will deliver it to you in about two days! If it's harder to get in the US, I think it would be great if Bob could contact Bronco company , just like buying the Arkmodel 1/48 VIIC. That way people who like this submarine can buy it easily.
Their company website：首页-Ningbo Weijun plastic mould Co., Ltd. (cn-bronco.com)

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[Sam Victory]

I just contacted Bronco company via email (I translated the email into English) and asked if they could export a certain number of 1/35 XXIII submarine models abroad, and they said yes. If Bob is willing to buy them, this is certainly a good thing for all players and convenient for everyone.

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[redboat219]

Think the reason why this model or other model submarine kits are hard to find boils down to demand. Like RC submarines it's a niche market, model makers tend to lean towards building armour, cars, planes, and surface ships. At your local hobby shop you'll see maybe 5 boxes of the same Tamiya 1/35 German Panther tank, 6 boxes of 1/72 F/A18 Hornet, etc but only 1 box of a Revell 1/72 Type IX Uboat. The demand is low.

Another reason is it's size. At 1/35 it takes up a lot of space in your display cabinet