Combat Vac-U-Fletcher

1:144 Scale Model RC Warship Combat Fletcher-Class Destroyer Kit

Length 31-1/2 inches. Beam approximately 3.38 to 3.42 inches at the water line after 1/32" balsa is applied to the hull.  

Based upon one of the most successful weapons systems deployed in World War II.

 

This Combat Vac-U-Fletcher Hull Kit Features: Tough High-Impact Polystyrene Hull with polyurethane-bonded sub-deck and carbon-fiber reinforced hull ribs & sub-deck cross-members. The sub-deck hatch openings and the hull's pre-formed penetrable area panels can be removed with a hobby knife or box cutter. Clear hatch lids & hatch tape waterproof the hull. The deck is secured with stainless steel screws, supports realistic details and can house a forward-firing 50-round cannon or a conventional stern cannon (not included). All is supported by the included display stand. The Rudder Package includes a 1.9 square-inch rudder cast on a brass shaft with a self-aligning rudder bracket, rudder arm, stainless pushrod, and E-Z Connector with stainless screw for the included mini servo. Rudder servos will vary according to availability. They may be plastic-gear or metal-gear, factory water resistant or they can be made water resistant. (Just ask.)  The Twin Drive Package includes two 365 motors direct-driving counter-rotating precision stainless steel shafts supported by Oilite® bushings in brass stern tubes with brass couplings, copper colored polyurethane 2-blade injection molded props, 6-32 threaded drive-dogs and prop nuts.

 

THE COMPLETED KIT WITH HATCHES & ARMOR WEIGHS 1 POUND 9.5 OUNCES (723g).

* 1 pound 7.6 ounces (669g) without the stand *

 

INSTRUCTIONS.

 5 Meg File. May load slow. Click to open a PDF.

 

Applying balsa-silkspan hull skin instructions.

 

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Completed Kit

 

Pre-aligned mounting points for rudder and prop shaft stern tubes.

 

Twin drive includes a mini rudder servo.

 

Optional Avenger Bow Cannon installed.

 

 

While no RC Warship Combat Kit is "easy to build or inexpensive to outfit", this "Beginner-Class" kit will get you started in this fascinating hobby and not only give you an understanding of construction, control, and weapon systems, but will make an effective addition to any fleet in battling against your buddies!

Kit includes a cutting pattern for the balsa/silk-span sheeting that will help you cover both sides of the hull with one 4-inch X 36-inch sheet of balsa!

Examples of finished builds and parts-sources to follow to include BB Cannons, Bilge Pumps, CO2 Regulators, Fire Control, Balsa-Silkspan Hull Covering, Radio Equipment, ESC Electronic Speed Controls, Remote Switches and Painting.

 

Manufactured by Vac-U-Boat 1259 Humphries Rd., Conyers, GA 30012   philpace@vac-u-boat.com

Special Thanks to John, Lou, Bob & Heiko for their collaboration with this project!

 

TM