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This is a question for Agora specifically because of directions in assembly. I notice it says to remove the batteries in the remote when not in use...Having said that, can Agora advise me on what exactly is actually robbing and burning up the batteries when everything is turned off. The batteries in remote control seem to last only a day or two when everything is OFF...Why is this?? Has anyone else had to replace the rermote batteries a lot?? Thanks

I think you are talking about the quad guns you have to build, two of them?? All I did was left the other guns where they were and glued the quad guns down below next to searchlights.. But yes, since I had already glued them in, Agora what were you thinking.??

Just a heads up, the fiber optic that comes in Pack 12 for the aft jack stern light is long enough, if you are careful, to use to fix or replace the bow staff light...thanks

All folks that have bought the Bismarck model should be aware that, the plastic sleeves that came in Pack 10, used to lock down the AA guns so they rotate but do not come out of the deck, you are only given 4 sleeves. You have 8 AA guns so that everyone needs 4 more sleeves. Just a heads up for all....By the way, the plastic sleeves are part 108-08...thanks nks

Last I heard, the display case will not be available until May or June, however, the height from the base to the mast is 17 inches, and with the base on the display case itself, it should be at 18 inches..Just enough to clear the main mast by 1 inch..Hope this helps.

Here is a thought, and it might work...You need to disconnect the rotation motors and center the turrets, then put the motor back in and make sure the gears mesh in the right slots. It might be a matter of just a notch or two on the motor gear. Mine are off a hair also..but I simply adjust them with the remote control.

I am still deciding, but TAP plastics had all the plastic for $215 just under the case from Agora, so it looks like I will choose Agora, but only when they are actually in stock and ready to ship.

Does anyone know where you can get Kreig marine figures for the Bismarck in 1/200 scale?? I have seen figures available in 1/350 scale, and wonder if they would be ok given the size of Bismarck...Thanks PS: Would prefer that they are already painted...

Do you have all the C cell batteries in the base unit??

Regarding the height, when I measured it, I am at 18 inches at the main mast, from the base. This gives 1 inch clearance above the main mast. The mast is 17 inches from the base.

Ok, I checked directions, and this might be an oversight on Agora's part. The part is plastic sleeves, its listed as part number 108-08 and they came in Pack 10. Agora if you check the forum, I need 4 more as there are 8 total AA guns to lock into the deck. Thanks

I dont know if I missed it or not. In one of the packs we received small clear O rings so you could install them on anti aircarft guns and they would lock in and still rotate. That being said, I got 4 of them in one of the packs, will go back and read all directions, but I never received a set of 4 for the other anti aircraft guns. Anyone know which pack the other four came in? Being clear, I might have missed it, but also didnt see directions to install a second set of 4...Thanks

Exactly , the on off switch should simply activate when your finger is on it, there is no pushing down or anything.

First of all let me say that I have everything working 100 percent. All turrets raise lower, rotate and fire, bow and stern anchors go up and down, rudders turn left and right, props spin, all 15 cm guns rotate, and all lights work. Having said that, is anyone at stage 12, I noticed when I hit the command on the remote for drop anchors, they drop but also, I hear some german command, and suddenly the lights come on, the props spin, the radar spins, and there is no button to make this happen. It just seems to happen?? Anyone else experience same thing?? Is that built in to the system?? Thanks

Watch your cables and adjust and your props should work fine...Thanks

Just a heads up if your props turn a bit and then stop. I am in the middle of fixing mine, and it appears to be making sure the cables are long enough to make the props spin. I disconnected all my propeller cables and the motor and gearbox is running fine. Now I will reconnect the cables one at a time and test. Hope it works!!

Glad it worked, I did find that where your elevation rod goes into the case, by sanding the slot a little the elevation will work well. Sometime the elevation doesnt work because that rod sticks to the edge of the slot.

Just a heads up for all of you that may be soon working Pack 12. The remote control is a bit wacky in that the 15 CM guns will rotate fine, but if you expect them to follow what it says on the remote, they don't. Your remote button says aft and forward, and they will rotate opposite of what they say. The anchors are the same way, the anchors will go down when you press up and up when you press down...I think they simply cycle up and then down and there is no recourse to reverse the remote control wiring.

For anyone so far that has problems with turrets not elevating, I sanded the edges of the slot where the elevation rod goes into the gear housing and now I have turret B working fine, it rotates, elevates and fires. Have not had any problems with turrets rotating or firing, but the elevation is a problem. Trying to work out all the bugs before I start any kind of rigging. Will try and send pic.

Thanks simon, I got all mine turning. So they are fine!!

Ok thanks, I haven't gotten to point of rigging yet, but I did glue those legs down. Everything else moves as it should. Hope this helps.

Might be a silly question, but did you glue the legs of the crane as show in this pic of the instructions where the red arrows are?? I know the rest is not glued, but even though it doesn't say glue it, it seems to me that it makes sense to glue these legs. The rest needs to move. Thanks

I posted this in hopes that all members who have had problems with electronics can post and also post what they did to fix the problem. I have received Pack 12, and so far I have the turrets rotating as a group. Propellors started to turn then stopped turning. During testing the rudders turn right and left, but the radar did not spin as it says in the directions for testing. Anyone have a fix?

I had the same problem, but turn it around and be sure you get the switch toggle and the cog lined up, or the anchor will keep raising until you are out of chain. I had to spend a bit looking at mine to get it right.

I too am waiting for Pack 12...It was supposedly shipped on Thursday this week.., but tracking shows Agora has not sent the Pack to Lasership. Will check tomorrow and see if there is any update on shipping. I too have to say, the models are good, but the shipping has been a major headache!!