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Introduction to Radio Control
« on: December 20, 2006, 09:32:48 pm »
 :) :) :) :)First of A Merry Christmas to one and all and happy Modelling 2007.
Next year I want to try my hand at building Radio Controlled model. I have until noew only built static models. Can any of my fellow modellers recommend a model that would help to launch(sorry for the pun) into the Radio controlled world. :) :) :)
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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 10:15:54 pm »
Hello from Veracruz, México
I would like to ask to try firts in a hull,expendable one, to learn to put the motor, the hardware of the propeller, the batteries(is size an duration)the servos, the speed control and the rudder, them You did the firts step, welcome aboard :)
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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2006, 11:01:21 pm »
What sort of models are you interested in? Modern/WW2 warships/military, working boats, lifeboats, yachts, etc ?


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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2006, 10:30:45 am »
Hi there

Do you want to scratch build or buy a kit and what sort of budget are you looking at?

Captain Chris
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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2006, 02:09:55 pm »
 ;) ;) ;)Many thanks to you all for repying to my query. I am used to building kits, mainly plank on frame however I scratch built a Thames Barge to the Will Everard plans and I must admit I got more satisfaction from that build than I have ever got from Kits.
Besides Radio Controlled I have yet to try and build using ready made hulls so perhaps now is the time to combine both, what do you think.
Budget - For kits I am used to paying around the £200. mark but as a starter I suppose a lower budget would be the order of the day. Thanks again CERES.
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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2006, 04:47:40 pm »
Even if you're not a member of a club, why not nip along to one at their sailing day and have a look at their models and radio installations. Modern R/C gear is very user-friendly. When I were a lad you needed a degree in electronics to sort the stuff out!
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Re: Introduction to Radio Control
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2006, 07:36:56 pm »
Hi,

My first kit was a Billings tug, bankert. It went ok. has an ABS hull and wood superstructure. Kit is under £100 I think. Might be worth looking at?

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