Hi all, this is my first post here so not sure if doing this rite,thought it only polite to introduce myself.
Ive always had a passion for model boats but have been out of the hobby for some time now now due to family commitments and seperation but hope to get back on board in the near future.
When I was about 6 or 7 years old my uncle bought me a small pond yaught that we sailed at blackheath pond in south east London, he then bought me a second hand patrol boat with a 540 size motor, there was no remote control and i remember the battery being so heavy it made the boat well below the waterline but have fond memories sailing it, I think it may a have been an earokit model, i still have it in my fathers garage, a bit worse for wear now but may one day try and get it running again.
Thats what first got me hooked on model boats.
Ive always had an interest in torpedo/fast patrol boats but also like war ships and subs.
About 15 years ago built a Robbe PT15 torpedo boat and sailed it at the mast pond in Chatham not far form where I live, I have also built a Deans Marine HMS bronnington Ton class Minesweeper and a very tiny plastic sub that i converted with micro servos.
Its sad to see that this hobby seem to have declined over the years, i guess with the recession and with kids being more interested in playsations (my son included)
I used to enjoy taking the kids to Beal Park Boat show and was a great day out for me and the kids, shame that this and any many other shows are struggling.
I was pleased however when i found this website and there is still a good number of people interested.
Now ive found it ill browse here when i can and try to keep up to date in the model boat world until I I can start the hobby again hopefully in the very near future.