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New to the Hobby? Your first boat, a RTF (Ready To Float)

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Ghost in the shell:
Welcome to the hobby to those who are just getting into it

The quick and simple way to get a rado control model is to go to a place like toys r us, and purchase one of their cheap READY TO RUN type models.  these come in all shapes and sizes, generally look fast.

Choosing your model.
As Ready to run models go, there are several identical types, some are made in china and control comes from two motors, one turns off to steer, both run for forwards and usually these dont have reverse.  Other models, such as the Nikko speed cruiser have a more normal layout with 1 rudder and 1 propeller.

Having made your purchase, you will probably want to get on the water as soon as possible, however WAIT!

pobolycwm:
for what!!!!!!!!!

Ghost in the shell:
Yes Wait i said,

So, you have got home and openned the box,

you now have a few things infront of you, thse are:

The Transmitter,
the Charger
The boat
and a battery pack

Ghost in the shell:
firstly, The Transmitter:

this is the bit that controls the boat and will require its own batteries, which with most Ready to run models doesnt come with batteries.
the batteries go in the back, usually under a slide off pannel, slide it off and it will reveal some plates and some springs.  The Springs go against the NEGATIVE side of the battery and push the battery against the plate at the POSITIVE end. 

The transmitter will usually take AA size batteries, (1.5v Duracells. the size bigger than goes in your TV remote control - often seen in personal CD players)

The long metal rod, thats the antenna, it needs to be FULLY extended for it to work at its best ability, the two sticks on the front of it, one moves sideways, one moves up and down, these are the control sticks.

Ghost in the shell:
second:
your new toy may have a battery pack for the boat and a charger, the charger will have an information pack on it, telling you what it can be used on, and what it charges.

The one pictured, made by Ripmax says AC CHHARGER, for Ni-CD batteries suitable for 7.2-8.4V and says its input voltage is 230v, the mains voltage in its stated country.  (be careful when buying imports off e-bay)

The plug has one round and one square arm on it, this type of plug made by Tamiya one of the most common connector on the market, known simply as "the Tamiya Connector" and can only connect to the battery one way, this means that it cant be reverse connected to the battery, which is a good thing!

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