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03-17-13, 08:15 PM
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I've looked at RC Ships now....
This looks expensive.... Any words of advice on how to start out? I've got no money or experience.  I'm willing to save up for something like this.  Looks like my trips to various pools, rivers, lakes, ponds will be less boring....
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03-17-13, 08:20 PM
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03-17-13, 08:52 PM
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 (Always kind of wanted to get an RC ship....) 
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03-17-13, 10:06 PM
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 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=167692 Nevermind the details, show me some titti...the boat PT-323: first test run: First run with camera:
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03-17-13, 10:12 PM
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03-17-13, 11:14 PM
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Cool! This new version comes with actual wooden deck planking and lots of etched brass detail parts, but in fact is underneath the same Matchbox kit that's been available since 1978. Have fun with it.
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03-17-13, 11:21 PM
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So you want to get into RC boats?  Well, the first advantage is the learning curve is a lot more forgiving and less costly than this: Things you'll need to build your boat: Space.  Space to build the boat and space to display/store your boat.A myriad of expensive tools.  (tablesaw, drillpress)*note, you'll need to learn how to solder, which isn't hard, just needs practice. Money. It is expensive at first and the kit is the least of your expences. A good bulk of your spending will go to the electronics (radio), but it is well worth it in the long run  .Time. This isn't something you're going to have done in a week, so it does require a level of patience. oh, someplace to sail your boat. Ponds are great. Find a local group like this to tap their skill-set: http://www.pmpba.org/ or on the internetz: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php more to come...
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03-18-13, 01:05 AM
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What I learned building my PT boat.
 My mentor and his resume: http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gall...ser-index.html Damn, it's too late to finish this post, I'll edit this tomorrow.
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