the 'new' new kid.

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by palmbeachduke, Nov 4, 2014.

  1. palmbeachduke

    palmbeachduke Member

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    Greetings everyone! My name is Theo and I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. I just ordered a New York class kit from Mark (RCENGR). I am considering documenting the build and I might post it on the build forum. I recently had a surgery which has left me stuck at home for the last few weeks and I discovered this wonderful hobby on YouTube. I'm a sophomore at Palm Beach State College and I'm studying computer programming. My hobbies include playing vast amounts of video games, model railroading, and building computers for friends (considering doing that as a part time job).
    I will probably have a ton of questions, I will try not to bother any of you guys though. I have read quite a bit of this forum and I can already tell that this community is a lot of fun to talk to haha.
    Have a nice day everyone,
    Theo M.
     
  2. NickMyers

    NickMyers Admin RCWC Staff

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    Welcome aboard!

    Feel free to ask your questions, we are not afraid!
     
  3. jadfer

    jadfer Well-Known Member

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    What video did you see on youtube that got you interested?
     
  4. palmbeachduke

    palmbeachduke Member

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    Thanks Nick and Jadfer! I appreciate the warm welcome.

    Jadfer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDgTeK-D5I

    This video here. Either it, or one of the subsequent videos of that series. I saw it in the recommended videos after looking at an alpha game called "sinking ship simulator".


    On another note: This is the first forum i really found a good deal of useful information on. It was disappointing that there is such a lack of good video build guides on YouTube. Take skinning/ sheeting for example, for people who have never done this before, a simple 3-5 minute video of it actually being done is better than a 20 page treatise on the process. Seeing it done can give beginner builders some courage in taking the steps for themselves. Sorry for ranting. Just a little frustration being let out.

    Have a nice day everyone,

    Theo M.
     
  5. palmbeachduke

    palmbeachduke Member

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    First question! I can't seem to find a place to upload a profile picture. Like the ones you guys have to the left of your posts.
     
  6. Maxspin

    Maxspin -->> C T D <<--

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    Theo,
    You have to be in the forum.
    Click on the My Profile (Upper right of screen)
    Click on Edit to add an Avatar:

    Keith