Is there any clubs up here in northern Idaho? I would like to get into this sport, but thats kinda hard to do with not even seeing a rc boat before. I'm not new to rc. I like to fly rc planes, so I know all about the electronics end of it. But I'm lost when it comes to the boat building process I really hope that there's some kind of club up here, because if not, then I might as well forget about it because I would need a group to play with, as well as some help with how to get started.
Oops! I guess I should of scrolled to the bottom of the forum page, seeing how there is a club list there!!! Oh well. I think I would like to get into this sport, because I would really enjoy building and working with a rc warship. The good thing is that there is an rc shop that sells a lot of the stuff that I would need to build a warship. Like the balsa wood, the aircraft plywood, and of course, the electronics. I already have a controller on hand as well as 4 servos and a receiver that I can use on a boat. I also have some of the basic tools that I would need. Any advice as to what type of boat would be a good starter boat? As for the scale, what would be best for a beginner? So you know, I would like to build a boat from scratch. P.S. Thanks for the help
Ahoy there, Marsman. I suggest you take a look at the Club Finder. It is designed to help get you in contact with other people near you. The club list at the bottom of the forums is not a complete listing, but the Club Finder is far more extensive. You can find the Club Finder here: http://www.rcnavalcombat.com/GettingStarted/Isthereaclubnearme.aspx As far as what boat to build, I think you need to decide what format to do, first. The basics are Fast Gun and Big Gun. Among Fast Gun, there is Treaty, MWC, and IRCWCC. Each group has their own particular "flavor" of building and battling, with clubs around the world.
This could be a problem. All the captains that live in Idaho, live way down to the south. The nearest club that I can find is the Washington Cascade Column, and their about 300 miles away. But I still would love to get into this hobbie though. What should I do? I've been putting off getting a boat do to the fact that where I lived before, there wasn't any clubs within a reasonable driving distance. Now that I live in Idaho, There still isn't a club close enough to where I can go without spending a ton on gas. Do I still try to build a boat and try to get people in my area involved? I just can't stop thinking about being able to build and battle with my own boat.
Find water, build your boat. If you have the basics in place, someone will come to battle. Traveling to events is part of the hobby too so plan a trip sooner or later. Try to hit a bigger event if you can. Even just to visit with your unfinished boat will yield a wealth of knowledge.
definitely someone will come. I have a lot of friends up in spokane, so if you find a place to battle, I'm sure once in a while those of us in tri-cities, washington would come up. Cle elum, while a bit of a drive, is not as far as seattle. That should cut you down to ~220 miles. still a lot, but it may be doable.
I will have to see about coming out to some games this summer once I have my own car. I would love to see these boats in action. I have to do some more research, but I think I might begin ordering parts to build around Christmas.
I think that I might get a fiber glass hull as opposed to building a hull from wood, due to the fact that I am new to ship building and with the Washington Cascade Colunm using 1:144 scale fast gun ships, I would like to do the same. That way it would be a possibility to get together with that group. I'm looking at the USS Atlanta from Strike Models. But what boat would you guys recommend for newbie? Thank you in advance for your help.
bah! 300 miles is nothing, i am driving 427 miles this weekend to go battle in Oakboro, NC! (I live in Annapolis, Md) See IRCWC schedule of events at www.ircwcc.org
WHAT 430 MILES!? WOW! Well, I was thinking about starting my own club. Because what I can do is first get my family involved, then try to get my friends into it. Then the people that are watching the battle will no doubt be interested. But first things first, I need to get a boat of my own. This may or may not sound kinda funny, but just remember, I'm a newbie. Can you make the turrets rotate in 1:144 scale? Or is it like you point the boat at the enemy and fire?
generally you point the boat (especially for your first boat). rotation is allowed on some ships, but out west here, no one has really used it successfully
I see. When it comes to my first boat, how big a boat should I get? I know that a bigger boat is somewhat easier to work with then a smaller boat. But of course bigger is not always better. Should I go with a cruiser or a larger battle cruiser? Also, where can I find the list of rules on how to play and build? THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!
You can make rotating turrets, BigGun clubs frequently use them and they run the same 1:144 scale we do. However, for the rate of fire we shoot and the speed our ships move at, people generally have better results with the fixed cannons. We had one battle earlier this season where a captain ram-sank two ships (in reality driving over them) because he was distracted by playing with his pivoting turret.
