I find it odd…I see names here from…
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php
Umi_Ryuzuki
CG Bob
Both master crafstmen of Radio Controlled boats.
How many others dable on both sides of the hobby?
Just curious?
Jeff
I consider myself an RC scale boater first, and a plastic scale modeler a close second.
I particularly like projects that cross over both interests. Converting plastic ship models to RC, for example, or building an RC Landing craft to carry a number of AFV models.
I’m also interested in RC aircraft, model rockets, and stick and tissue Freeflight aircraft.
Does it really matter if scale ship models are static or dynamic (operational)? To me, it doesn’t matter if the model is static or operationa, as a finely built model is always appreciated. Several of my r/c models have won 1st place awards at “static” only contests, like those sponsored by HobbyTown USA or the local IPMS show. More of the SSMANA affiliated clubs are giving out awards for static only models at their regattas. I know some people who build strictly static display models were upset that Ships in Scale Magazine now has regular features on r/c models.
A small step to becoming a master craftsman is to try all aspects of the trade, and learn from those areas. In my case, a career in the USCG helped me develop some of my model making skills. I was trained by the USCG as a Damage Controlman, and learned carpentry, concrete & masonry, sheet metal work, plumbing & pipefitting, welding & silver soldering, fiberglass boat repair, practical damage control and firefighting. I find that working with sheet metal and styrene sheet to be very similar, mainly laying out and cutting the parts. Principles of silver soldering also apply to electrical/electronic soldering: clean the parts, use flux, use the correct heat, etc.
For the record, I’ve done r/c cars, r/c gliders, and now r/c helo’s (Blade CX2), as well as N scale model railroading and plastic armor and aircraft kits; as well as r/c surface ships and subs.
That is why I have “RC” in my handle.
I am really big into RC warplanes and also fly some vintage pattern when I get the time. I used to build and race tunnel hulls and cat boats, sail an RC sailboat on lazy evenings, and have built an RC PT boat, destroyer, and submarine.
You might see me lurking around at RC Groups or RC Universe.
Scott
I try to promote modeling in all its forms.
The guys in the Nautical Society,
http://groups.msn.com/NauticalSocietyOfOregonandModelShipwrights/welcome.msnw
I think try to give me a hard time because I use super glues and plastics. Unapproved methods for museum display ships, but they can’t help but be impressed by the work, and features that go into RC models. And I can’t help but be amazed at the accuracy to traditional wood construction of sailing ships. I like to see things get done, but there are so many ways to get there that you can’t just focus on one method.
Aimee*(Just one of the girls in the bunch…)*