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25.01.2022 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE!! All printable model kits 70% OFF! This week only! Get yours at https://www.cgtrader.com/bernco

22.01.2022 A couple more photos from last weekend. I will get off of my butt and finish the Armidale in the next few weeks. Been finishing off a few 1m yachts that have been sitting in the corner of my workshop for the past few years.... - Darcy

21.01.2022 So I had this great idea (at the time), to use an old Freemantle Hull (1/24), to build a similar scale Flyvefisken Class. Must of had a moment (and not considered) the difference of the hulls at the same scale. Freemantle = 41.9m... Flyvefisken = 54m This now complicated things , because when I measured the hull up, it puts me somewhere between 1/32 & 1/40 . Todays effort main deck gun, to big . Reprinting, 10mm smaller . - Darcy

21.01.2022 Now I wonder what I could make with this?

21.01.2022 Wohoo! This morning my patent got approved for my next project! An invention that might completely change the sailing game. Stay tuned to find out what it is. :)

20.01.2022 Hull Section 02 nearing completion- Titanic

20.01.2022 Today Im getting back into my modelling, but updating the Armidale model, and getting the Smit, LPA, and Titanic ready as full kits.

19.01.2022 Ive just finished updating the Armidale hull by dramatically increasing the polygons along its curve. This will get rid of those pesky triangles in the original design. Ive also modeled the interior to the bridge! All updates have been uploaded to CG trader for you to download and print yourself. Once my printers are up and running, the kits will be available to buy.

18.01.2022 Testing the Seawolf Class today. By Darcy

17.01.2022 Another update on the 1/48 Gato. The Conn is completed, now for the main deck gun and a few little fiddly bits and shell be in the water. - Darcy

17.01.2022 Dont tell me boats, I know boats. - Darcy

17.01.2022 Great snap from one of my customers! #Armidaleclasspatrol

16.01.2022 Lets see what YouTube has to say about this... stand by for BitChute migration if it is a lame excuse.

16.01.2022 The 1/72nd Titanic handles in such a way that it revealed something bone chilling to me while controlling it... To set the scene, I launched it around a tidal sand bar, so it was a series of sandy canals. Now, the model is extremely accurate when it comes to its dimensions. Its shape, its propellers, and its rudder, all perfectly relative to its massive size. But most of all, a dimension most large scale model builders seldom burden themselves with... Its weight! I maneu...vered her to a straight, and got her to maximum speed. I had to get into a light jog along the shore to keep up with her. Without meaning to, I was suddenly opposed with a hauntingly familiar situation. The end of the canal was closing quicker than I expected, and turned rather sharply to the left. So, I began to turn the tiny little rudder, and she slowly began to come about. At this stage I still had full thrust ahead, but she wasnt turning hard enough! About a quater into the failing turn, I decided that I was going too quick... Too late! It was now that I killed all thrust to try and slow her down... Thats when it all fell apart, and my chilling revelation occurred. As soon as I killed the thrust halfway into the turn, the ship suddenly stopped turning and coasted dead ahead, despite the rudder still being hard over... Luckily, while all this was happening, I was waiding out to the corner to catch her, and saved the day like godzilla turned good... But that feeling I got when she suddenly stopped turning would probably have been what Murdoch felt when he realized he fucked up! I learned a very valuable lesson with my oversized model, and the real Titanic. Once I realized this simple quirk, I was able to control her a lot better. But every time I have to remind myself of this, I am also reminded that this is the same reason the real one is currently on the bottom of the Atlantic... The rudder only works under thrust!! See more

15.01.2022 Hoping to be back in business soon, with a new website. Offering everything from ready to print model designs to fully printed kits ready to assemble. Also wanting to branch out into other model systems too, like radio controlled airships disguised as everyones favorite spaceships.

13.01.2022 And for my next trick... name this hull anyone? Sorry Ive been away for a while people. My fiance just had our little girl, and life has been quite busy. But Im set to be back in the game in Feb next year, and I will be kicking off the new year with... A BANG!

13.01.2022 The London and the Armidale on the Boondall Entertainment Centre lake. - Darcy

11.01.2022 Checking ballast and roll today. Main deck gun, array and a few small fittings to go, and shes ready for her maiden. - Darcy

08.01.2022 The last sailing before dry dock and final fit out. - Darcy

07.01.2022 My YouTube is back in business! Be sure to jump over and subscribe to get the latest on my projects! :) https://youtu.be/HZelU_BEyeM

07.01.2022 Success... Early and late WW2 versions of 1/48 Gatos. - Darcy

06.01.2022 Here it is people! The worlds biggest model kit of the Titanic (1/72nd scale), official release in October 2019. Only 25 will be made! Special features include a detachable half for easy transport, and fully RC ready with all mounts built in. There will also be another amazing feature that will be announced later in the year. Each kit will have a unique line number stamped inside the hull, from 02 to 25. But the first kit off the line will be uniquely stamped 401, and will be available for pre-order in an upcoming auction. Stay tuned for more information!

05.01.2022 1/72nd TITANIC PROMOTION! Limited Offer! BernCo Models is on the final stage of upgrading the worlds biggest Titanic kit. For the final stage, we need your help! We are offering an opportunity for a handful experienced 3D printers to print and construct the new working design of the 1/72nd monster Titanic. ... For a dramatically discounted price of $100AUD, you will have exclusive early access to all of the 3D files. As well as continual contact with Bernie throughout your build for guidance, and most importantly, design change suggestions. Once you are finished building your model, its all yours. As well as continual access to all the designs if you ever feel like printing new parts again. Please message with your full name and email address and our team will be in touch. #titanic #3Dprinting

05.01.2022 Call-out to anyone who wants early access and exclusive product support of the giant Titanic model re-design. Here are some current activities going on in the closed group for this early access! (Shout out to Jerry LePore for the awesome progress!)

04.01.2022 When youre out gunned. - Darcy

04.01.2022 This is hull #001 of the Armidale Patrol Boat. Printed almost 3yrs ago, and now in its final stages of completion. These photos are of the preliminary propulsion and ballast testing @ the Boondall Entertainment Centre Lake in Brisbane. - Darcy

03.01.2022 Something a little different on the bench at the moment. These arent Bernco kits, but are custom scale projects that Im working on. The two Gatos will have 3D printed Conns, and the rest will have various 3D printed parts.... 1/48 scale Gato Submarine 1/72 scale Typhoon Submarine 1/24 scale Flyvefisken Patrol Boat 1/32 scale Gato Submarine Id love to see some of the ships/boats/subs that any of you have done. Drop me some pics in this post/thread. - Darcy

03.01.2022 We still have spots available! #titanic #3dprinting #3dmodel

02.01.2022 Saturday morning sail @ Boondall Entertainment Centre lakes. - Darcy

01.01.2022 An update on the 1/48 scale (not a 3D print) Gato Sub. Has over 500 hand drilled/filed holes in her hull so far, with another 320 to go. Currently has a working control module, full function planes (the rear are gyro operated), rudder and propulsion.... This is the test build for the much larger 1/32, which will be built in 2020. - Darcy