Very New

Hi Everyone,

I just recently learned of R/C Warship Combat. It looks like something that I wound very much enjoy. Looking around, I think that this might be the closest chapter to me.

Any tips or pointers for someone BRAND new to the hobby? (Can't just run up and check it out, as it is still a 4 hour drive up to the battle site I see on the schedule)

 

welcome aboard! we have a gentleman out of Champlain: pigeonfarmboy,

 

Thanks! I sent him a Private Message a few moments ago, found him on the map. Watching a video on how to build. Can't wait to get started!

 

Welcome

 

How did you first hear of rc warship combat and also I assume you are older that 16? just asking because of the use of the cannons.

 

a friend of mine posted a battle on a naval board game page. first day of from work in about a month, so was looking for a little bit while my kids were at school.

Mid 30's

 

cool guess you will not need a parent or guardian then but are welcome to bring them along!

 

there are two main suppliers of fiberglass hulls unless you are going to stratch build,
http://www.battlersconnection.com/
http://www.strikemodels.com/

 

Thanks! I took a look at strike models earlier. I was also looking at the buy sell thread earlier to see if I could find a used boat before I build one of my own.

 

recommend looking at the rules and ship list

http://ircwcc.com/main/home/rules/

http://ircwcc.com/main/shiplist/

 

thanks! do you have a recommendation for a ship for someone just getting ino the hobby? I had originally thought about a destroyer, but doing some reading I decided against it and am looking at light cruisers instead.

 

yes a cruiser not to small of one though, your doing it correctly asking question recommend seeing a battle first before you buy anything. I struggled with a battleship that I built with no help,my first ship(I did not contact anyone).

 

I'm planning on driving up in June. looking forward to it would do May, but already have a prior commitment.

 

i have some videoand pic:

https://www.youtube.com/user/labmug

https://rcwarshipcombat.com/media/users/willcover.512/

 

thanks, just subscribed so I can come back after I put my daughter to bed. the sounds from my laptop was louder than her show.

 

I miss those days my youngest turn 16 Monday

 

she's my youngest, my oldest saw some of the videos before he went to scouts, and wants to help me with my ship.

 

how old is he?

 

10

 

perfect age Kas started with his son at that age I believe , I waited to late to get into it with my son lost him to computers, he did go play real Navy for 6 years.