Model ship, USN WW2 Destroyer, Radio Controlled - $2,500 (Grass Valley, CA)

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boat type: other

propulsion type: power

condition: excellent

engine hours (total): 15

length overall (LOA): 8

make / manufacturer: Scratch built

model name / number: USS Gurke DD783

year manufactured: 1981

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1:48 (1/4in = 1ft) scale model of USS Gurke DD-783 Gearing Class. Museum quality, fully operational.
Length: 97 5/8in, Width (beam): 10 1/4in, Height: 29in keel to top of mast, Weight: 70 lbs, Draft: 1.8in, Propulsion: 2 Pitman 12vdc motors with 2 shafts & screws, Speed: 2.6kts (3mph), Batteries: 4-6vdc and 2-12vdc rechargeable batteries (new), 6/12vdc 2amp charger included, R/C transmitter: JR XP9303AS (new 2023) with battery charger, receiver: PCM NER-649S.
Both funnels (smoke stacks) smoke, smoke fluid included, twin 5" gun mounts raise/lower and train, air-search radar rotates electrically and twin rudders turn at scale speed. All of these functions controlled by the R/C transmitter, 2 person carrying cradle and locking roll around cart.
Construction: Hull: fiberglass, all other structures, high impact plastic; radar mast, antennas, guns, propellers, rudders - metal.
Documentation: Large USN DD blueprints, many detailed prototype & model photos, wiring diagrams, R/C transmitter detailed operation manual for this ship & factory instruction manual. Blue ribbon award from Nevada County Fair.

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posted: 2025-08-10 08:11

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1:48 (1/4in = 1ft) scale model of USS Gurke DD-783 Gearing Class. Museum quality, fully operational. Length: 97 5/8in, Width (beam): 10 1/4in, Height: 29in keel to top of mast, Weight: 70 lbs,...