Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: Rich on September 26, 2008, 06:35:03 pm

Title: hello everyone
Post by: Rich on September 26, 2008, 06:35:03 pm
Hi i am new to the boating world so warning you all now for some daft questions appering. I am used to electric, nitro cars and trucks, me and Lee who joined a few days ago decided we would try boats as they looked fun. i just brought a Capricorn 54 speed boat for some instant fun once i get used to it a bit i think it will go brushless and i really like the look of tug boat kits so think i will get 1 of them soon once i understand things a bit more.
Title: Re: hello everyone
Post by: SteamboatPhil on September 26, 2008, 06:43:39 pm
Welcome Rich, and don't worry there is no such thing as a daft question. Take things at your own speed and don't rush and you will find it a most enjoyable hobby (all consuming really) And remember this forum has a wealth of knowlage, all you need to do is ask, someone in Mayhem land will know the answer  :)
Title: Re: hello everyone
Post by: aestus57 on September 26, 2008, 06:44:40 pm
 O0  Hello Rich, and welcome to the mad world of model boat building.  I've been doing it for over 30 years now but I'm still learning and you'll get plenty of advice here so don't be afraid to ask "daft" questions.  The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!!

A tug kit is probably a good starter model, as you'll get a lot of experience building it and sorting out the inevitable problems of things not going together as they should.  Look forward to seeing some more posts from you.

Regards,  Peter


Title: Re: hello everyone
Post by: craftysod on September 30, 2008, 07:07:58 pm
Welcome Rich
I have just started myself,i've been on this forum for just over a week now and the talent of these people are fantastic,i have found out so much already,if you cant find answers by searching thru the forum just ask,noone has bitten me yet LOL

mark
Title: Re: hello everyone
Post by: Weeds on September 30, 2008, 08:58:18 pm
http://www.vac-u-boat.com/KitsParts.htm is a good place to start.
Title: Re: hello everyone
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 01, 2008, 12:47:51 am

FYI :  Capricorn 54 speed boat


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