BR98000 RC Freighter Gunship — 1,127-Piece Sci-Fi Display Model | BrickRoyal
🚀🔩 The Freighter That Fights Back
The dual-purpose ship is a science-fiction staple because it resolves an interesting contradiction: cargo space and firepower occupy the same hull. BR98000 leans into that contradiction hard — a heavy white-and-silver freighter body with twin ringed thruster nacelles glowing in cyan, side-mounted rotating cannon turrets, and an electric ramp that lowers on command from a 2.4 GHz remote. At 16.9 inches long, it is the widest model in this series. It drives forward and backward under RC, lowers its ramp and spins its thrusters — and then sits on the shelf looking like it could do all of it again.
The armed freighter archetype is older than science fiction — it is the privateer, the armed merchantman, the convoy escort that doubles as a raider. What makes it compelling as a design object is that the modifications are always visible: the turrets grafted onto cargo bays, the reinforced engine mounts, the wear patterns that say this ship has been in more situations than it was built for. A model that captures that layered history is not just a spaceship — it is a story about a spaceship.
The RC system is a single motor driving three functions via one remote channel: the ship drives forward and backward, the electric ramp/lift door lowers and raises, and the twin thruster rings rotate. The cockpit canopy opens by hand; the side cannon turrets rotate by hand. The gold hull accent stripe and the cyan thruster cores provide the two colour breaks in an otherwise disciplined white-and-silver palette. You supply one battery; everything else is in the box.
📖 Collector note: long-form build blog — every feature, spec and dimension is here. Sections fold up for phone reading. Tap any row to expand.
📦 What's in the box
BR98000 ships complete with the RC system — everything except the battery:
- 1,127 precision ABS bricks, staged in numbered bags by build phase
- White and silver hull panels; twin ringed thruster nacelles with cyan core elements; gold accent stripe detail
- Side cannon turret assemblies (hand-rotate); openable cockpit canopy; electric ramp/lift door; landing-gear legs
- RC kit: M-series motor × 1, 2.4 GHz remote × 1
- Full-colour illustrated step-by-step manual
⚡ Battery note: the RC system needs one battery that is not included. Please supply your own. Unsure which type? Email us before purchase and we will confirm the correct spec.
✦ Form, colour and hull character
BR98000 is a wide, low, heavy model — the freighter proportions dominate the silhouette, and the weapons read as additions rather than the primary design intention:
- Main hull — broad, boxy white ABS body with a dense panelled surface and weathered-utility character; silver structural framing at the fuselage joints
- Thruster nacelles — twin ringed rear nacelles with cyan-tinted thruster cores; the rings rotate under RC; gold accent rings detail the outer housings
- Cannon turrets — two side-mounted cannon emplacements that rotate by hand; they extend the model's width and give each side profile a clear weapon presence
- Cockpit — a forward canopy that opens by hand, revealing the detailed pilot bay interior; the BV-1 designation detail appears on the ramp access panel
🎮 RC system — what moves and how
| Component | What it drives |
|---|---|
| M-series motor × 1 | Forward/backward drive; electric ramp/lift door; rotating thruster rings |
| 2.4 GHz remote × 1 | Wireless control of all motorised functions from across a room |
| Battery | Not included — please supply your own. |
Hand-operated (no power required):
- Cockpit canopy — opens on a hinge, stays open for display or inspection
- Side cannon turrets — rotate by hand, hold position for display
🔧 Build structure and complexity
At 1,127 pieces, BR98000 is in the same count range as BR60559 but a very different build character — wide and blocky rather than long and swept, which means the hull locks rigid early and the nacelle and turret attachments go on a stable base. The ramp mechanism is the most mechanically interesting phase; the manual guides it step by step.
- Numbered staged bags — build phases clearly delimited
- Illustrated manual — large diagram format throughout
- Motor routing — single motor, integrated at the hull assembly stage per the manual
- Landing gear — attaches last; the ship stands stable on three leg points
🛸 Display footprint and surface planning
BR98000 stands on its own landing-gear legs — no separate stand required. Fully assembled:
- 16.9 × 15.4 × 6.3 in (43 × 39 × 16 cm) — length × width × height
- The width (39 cm) is the dominant dimension — plan surface depth accordingly
- Cannon barrels extend past the hull measurement — allow extra clearance at the sides
- At 6.3 in (16 cm) tall, it fits comfortably under standard shelving with clearance to spare
The low silhouette works well on a credenza, console table or display shelf. The white hull shows dust more readily than darker models — a soft dry cloth wipe every few weeks keeps it crisp.
📐 Full specifications
| Brand | BRICKROYAL |
|---|---|
| SKU | BR98000 |
| Piece count | 1,127 pcs |
| Type | Sci-fi RC display model — interstellar freighter gunship |
| Assembled size | 16.9 × 15.4 × 6.3 in (43 × 39 × 16 cm) |
| Gift box size | 15.4 × 3.1 × 11.0 in (39 × 8 × 28 cm) |
| Gross weight | 3.86 lb (1.75 kg) |
| Net weight | 3.59 lb (1.63 kg) |
| Audience | Adult collectible — ages 14 and up; not a children's toy |
| Colour | White and silver with gold and cyan accents |
| Included | RC kit (M motor × 1, 2.4 GHz remote × 1), full-colour manual |
| Power | RC version — motor and remote included; battery not included, please supply your own |
🎁 Who it's for and gifting notes
BR98000 suits adult collectors who want a large RC model with a different visual character to the fighter-type builds — something wide, heavy and utilitarian rather than swept and fast. The freighter-gunship format gives the finished model a presence that reads as purposeful rather than decorative, and the RC drive function means it can actually cross a desk or table under remote control after the build is done.
Compact flat gift-box (39 × 8 × 28 cm) makes it a clean ship-and-wrap package. Motor and remote in the box; just add a battery to get the full experience immediately after building.
Real questions, straight answers
The questions collectors ask about BR98000 before buying.
"Does it drive on the floor, or is it a display piece?"
Both. The RC system drives the ship forward and backward on any flat surface — floor, desk, shelf. When you are not running it, it sits on its own landing-gear legs as a static display. The motorised ramp and rotating thrusters operate whether the ship is stationary or in motion.
"One motor driving three functions — how does that work?"
The M-series motor is routed through a mechanical drive system inside the hull that links the drive wheels, the ramp mechanism and the thruster-ring rotation. The 2.4 GHz remote controls direction and speed; the ramp and thruster functions operate as part of the drive system rather than as independent channels. The manual guides you through the routing during the build.
"Does it include a display stand?"
No separate display stand is included — the model stands on its own three-point landing-gear legs on any flat surface. The landing gear is stable and the finished hull sits level without additional support. If you want to elevate it for a cabinet display, any flat plinth works; there is no dedicated mounting point required.
"How wide is it — does it fit on a standard shelf?"
Assembled: 16.9 × 15.4 × 6.3 in (43 × 39 × 16 cm). The 39 cm width is the dimension to check against your shelf depth. At 16 cm tall it fits under most standard bookcase shelving. The cannon barrels extend slightly past the 43 cm length — allow a few extra centimetres of clearance at the front.
"What if a piece is missing or arrives damaged?"
Email admin@brickroyal.com within 48 hours of delivery with a short unboxing video and clear photos. Confirmed missing or damaged parts are replaced free of charge — no return required.
"Is this suitable for children?"
BR98000 is an adult collectible, recommended for ages 14 and up. It contains many small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 due to choking hazard. Younger builders should only build under adult supervision. It is not designed or sold as a children's toy.
Cargo Bay. Cannon Turrets. Same Ship.
1,127 pieces. RC drive, electric ramp and rotating thrusters. One motor, one remote, one battery you supply. The rest is in the box. 🚀🔩
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⚠️ Safety & Product Information — tap to view
BR98000 is an adult collectible display model, not a children's toy. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Contains many small parts — not suitable for children under 3 (choking hazard). Younger builders must build only under adult supervision.
All bricks are safe, non-toxic ABS. Dust with a soft dry cloth; keep away from direct sunlight, heat, water and damp. The white hull shows dust more readily — regular light dusting keeps it sharp. Motor and remote included; battery not included — follow standard battery-safety guidelines when fitting.
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