HMS Hood 1/200 Scale 1300mm (50.7") British Battleship - RTR from Bancroft - BNC1060-003

HMS Hood was a British battlecruiser commissioned in 1920, named after Admiral Sir Samuel Hood. It was the pride of the Royal Navy and the largest warship in the world at the time. Originally designed during World War I, Hood was intended to combine the heavy firepower of a battleship with the speed of a cruiser. However, due to budget constraints and changing naval strategies, its construction was delayed, and it missed most of WWI.

During the interwar years, Hood became a symbol of British naval power, undertaking multiple global tours. However, its design had critical flaws, including inadequate deck armor, which made it vulnerable to plunging shellfire. These weaknesses were tragically exposed on May 24, 1941, during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. Hood engaged the German battleship Bismarck, but within minutes, a shell from Bismarck struck Hood’s magazine, causing a catastrophic explosion and sinking the ship, with only three survivors.

Bancroft’s 1/200 scale HMS Hood delivers an impressive museum-quality piece to be displayed on your mantle or astonish your RC boat club with this functional RTR historic model. Hundreds of parts are already assembled, painted, and installed for you. Delivered Ready to Run (RTR), the vessel can be sailing within minutes of arrival, using the included 2.4Ghz radio transmitter, 7.4v 2S LiPo battery, and charger. Only four AA batteries and minimal assembly is required.

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Remarkable Scale Realism The museum-scale Bancroft HMS Hood accurately replicates her armament, including 15” Mark 1 main cannons, 5.5” secondary cannons, 4” QF Mark V anti-aircraft guns, and 21” torpedo tubes.

Authentic Propulsion System The Hood features a scale-accurate drive system consisting of four 390 brushed motors connected to metal propellers via solid driveshafts for optimal power and control.

Impressive Details Hundreds of man-hours are spent on handcrafted, factory-installed details like anchor chains, ladders, and railings using scores of fingernail sized brass Photo-Etched (PE) parts, hand-formed brass wire, and larger molded sub-assemblies.

Removable Superstructure The superstructure is easily removed for convenient access to the drive system and electronics.

Features:

• RTR (Ready to Run) with 2.4Ghz radio, receiver, battery, and charger
• 2.4Ghz radio system and all electronics installed
• Fully painted and detailed
• Zero assembly required — get underway in minutes
• Durable fiberglass one-piece molded hull
• Genuine wood decking, laser-cut and laser-etched
• Hundreds of brass photo-etched (PE) parts and high detail parts
• Extensively detailed and hand finished
• Incredible scale detail representing more than 180 hours of hand craftsmanship
• Four motors with steel drive shafts
• Removable superstructure for easy access to the ship's interior
• Factory-installed rigging with simple disconnect design
• Rated for calm ponds and lakes appropriate for RC boats

Includes:

• Bancroft HMS Hood 1/200 Scale 1300mm (50.7") British Battleship - RTR
• 2.4Ghz radio and receiver, factory-installed
• Quad motor drive system
• Four screws (propellers)
• Waterproofed hull and drive shafts
• Steering servo, installed and adjusted
• 2S 7.4V 2800mAh LiPo battery with XT60 connector
• 2S battery charger
• Basic tabletop display stand

Requires:

• Four (4) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)

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