Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: richardv88 on March 08, 2014, 07:14:44 pm
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I model large scale wood ships, both sailing and radio control Chris-Craft and Trojan cabin cruisers. I have a few Sterling ships, including a complete T-2 Scout (with fittings) that I haven't started yet. I also am into plastic ships, primarily 1/350 scale but I am modeling a 1/700 harbor scene for a coffee table. I also buy two of every 1/200 ship that comes out but have yet to build any of them (Arizona, Tirpitz, Hornet, Missouri) being undecided on display only or putting RC into them, too. I guess you could say I am really "into" ships. I am also ex-US Navy from the Vietnam era. I think my next effort will be a Heller 1/100 sailing ship for a large lighted display case my wife bought for me. I am always interested in motors for ships and just bought 3 matched brushless motors with water jackets for my 1/35 Vosper or PT (or Schnellboot). Power suggestions and r/c interaction always gets me involved and I'd love to correspond with other modelers in England. I buy most of my detail parts from model shops in England since you guys have a lot that can't be found in the US. I think modelers in the US are more into r/c airplanes and helicopters. (I just bought my first FPV airplane and am thinking about putting FPV into one or two of my larger electric boats, too).
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Welcome to Mayhem. We'd love to see some photos of your work.
Peter.
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hello and welcome richard from liverpool :-))
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Welcome on board :-)
Looks like you have a excellent interest in boats :-))
"I am also ex-US Navy from the Vietnam era" uhmm my next big project is properly a PCF Mk 1 in 1/10 scale you should by any chance have any pictures or material about these vessels ?
BR
Carsten
Denmark