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Author Topic: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat  (Read 14841 times)

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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2008, 12:15:20 am »
Here are a some more photos as Steve nears the finish.  He's scratch building the mast, flagstaff & some other parts out of brass today before starting final assembly, then will start weathering this beast over the weekend.

He'll use a 4ch radio for main turret rotation & plans to eventually automate the three MG turrets.

Chuck
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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2008, 11:17:09 pm »
Getting down to the finish line now.
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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2008, 03:21:21 am »
Steve's finished for now & ready for the water. Main turret rotates & he's already thinking of future mods including working MG turrets along with heavier weathering & rust.

The beauty of this subject is the amount of customizing one can do as shown by another photo of the real thing to show that the Bronkater carried whatever guns were available at the time.

If anyone is interested in a future kit, feel free to contact Steve so he add you to the list.   

Chuck
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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #28 on: July 17, 2008, 03:29:51 am »
Here are a few photos of Steve's pool trials after completing the build.  The waterline is perfect without any need for ballasting & the tunnel drive churns up a wake just like photos show of the real BK.

I'll post more once the Bronkater makes its maiden voyage at Los Angeles' Hansen Dam tomorrow.   

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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #29 on: September 25, 2008, 05:56:31 am »
You folks who have been following this thread & interested in this unique model might just be in luck. 

There is a good chance that Steve's BK1125 will be offered as a kit by a local (as in US of A O0) manufacturer/retailer who is well-known in the model boating community. 

As they say in TV land... stay tuned!
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Re: 1/25 BK1125 Bronkater: Soviet Armored River Gunboat
« Reply #30 on: September 25, 2008, 05:59:30 am »
Thanks Chuck that's true. If you guys want to see more on the boat and video go here: www.subpirateshobbies.com

Thanks alll,

Steve
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