If you use a Spektrum DX6i you won't need the resistors. Can't remember why, maybe Bob H. will chime in here.
If you need resistors and what size you need depends on your radio. Back when that article was done no one was using programmable end point radios. They were also using servos and switches to fire the guns. All the resistors act as a shorter end point when the button is pushed, this way the servo makes a smaller movement and fires the guns faster. When I put buttons on a radio I test to see if I need resistors and what size by shorting out the pots on the gimbals.
Uhhhh right now I think I'll keep the stick. Hmm is there anything else a rookie should know so we can discuss it? Cant think of anything else
You have to trim the top of the hull to fit a casement deck. On length and width, it's close enough that you can use it as-is. It's within the scale tolerance.
For a beginner I would think something that gives you plenty of room to work with for your first build.
there both over 700' so there bothe able to have 3 sidemounts right? I like the kongo but I'm a little worried about how hard it is to put in the casemate deck.
I looked at their rules (the HTML form,anyhow), and I didn't see it clearly laid out. MWCI rules say 720' long and greater can 3 sidemounts. I recommend checking with someone more familiar with the IRCWCC rules. I hate to say that since I'm an IRCWCC member, but it hasn't come up in my ship builds yet.
Irc, two side mounts, not three Kongo probably not the best as a beginner boat. It kinda seems you are all over the spectrum as far as your first boat. You should settle down and pick one and then we can help you and give you good advice.
Your right Iceman. After looking at it a bit, I think its a little too complex for me. I think I'll end this thread by saying I'll most likely get the Iron Duke. Thanks guys for all of the help. I got all of my questions answered and will put all of that knowledege together to hopefully get my first ship ready by next year. Thanks guys
