Why is there a Fletcher behind RC WARSHIP COMBAT on our forum?

Discussion in 'Website Suggestions' started by AdmiralBangerBang, Feb 13, 2018.

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Ship In Logo?

Poll closed Feb 16, 2018.

  1. Fletcher or other DD

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  2. Cruiser

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  3. Battle Cruiser

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  4. Carrier

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  5. Battleship

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  1. AdmiralBangerBang

    AdmiralBangerBang Active Member

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    Why is there a Fletcher in the logo? Almost no one builds DDs our hobby, so why not make one of the more common ships like a cruiser or something?
    (I'm sorry if this annoys anyone, just my my musings)
     
    AdmiralBangerBang, Feb 13, 2018
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  2. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    It’s a classic and easily identifiable profile of a generic warship. Seems like a good call to me.
     
    buttsakauf, Feb 13, 2018
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  3. WillCover

    WillCover -->> C T D <<--

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    Yes it is annoying...maybe you should concern yourself with building your FIRST boat and not with a forum that is free of charge.
     
    WillCover, Feb 13, 2018
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  4. NickMyers

    NickMyers Admin RCWC Staff

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    Because the price was right. Does it bother you?
     
    NickMyers, Feb 13, 2018
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  5. AdmiralBangerBang

    AdmiralBangerBang Active Member

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    Sorry guys, didn't mean to bother you.
     
    AdmiralBangerBang, Feb 13, 2018
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  6. Beaver

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    I never really cared what was up there just so long as @NickMyers put the Christmas lights on it before Christmas and took them down after the New Year. ;)
     
    Beaver, Feb 13, 2018
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  7. NickMyers

    NickMyers Admin RCWC Staff

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    You are welcome to create an alternative. If people prefer it I'll switch.
     
    NickMyers, Feb 13, 2018
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  8. Beaver

    Beaver 2020 Rookie of the Year Admiral (Supporter)

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    I’m pretty sure it’s a Gearing. Trivial I know, but I thought I’d point it out.
     
    Beaver, Feb 13, 2018
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  9. NickMyers

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    I've never actually thought too much about what it was. If I changed it though, I'd have to string new lights.
     
    NickMyers, Feb 14, 2018
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  10. SnipeHunter

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    @NickMyers I wouldn't change it, it's part of the site's branding at this point.
     
    SnipeHunter, Feb 15, 2018
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  11. NickMyers

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    I have a bunch of business cards with it on the face too.
     
    NickMyers, Feb 15, 2018
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  12. WillCover

    WillCover -->> C T D <<--

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    what ever happened to the coffee mugs and mouse pads?:laugh:
     
    WillCover, Feb 15, 2018
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  13. NickMyers

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    you can self-source a RCWC mug upgrade kit. You take a business card and some packing tape, and tape the card over the existing logo on a mug. Handwash only, not dishwasher safe.

    Doesn't work as well on a mousepad though.
     
    NickMyers, Feb 15, 2018
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  14. WillCover

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    forgot you don't do 2D printing:(
     
    WillCover, Feb 15, 2018
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  15. NickMyers

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    2d print production is a whole world of its own
     
    NickMyers, Feb 15, 2018
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  16. NickMyers

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    20160917_195030.jpg 20160917_194001.jpg
     
    NickMyers, Feb 15, 2018
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  17. djranier

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    Looks more like a Fletcher class too me. I can only make out single guns in the turrets, Gearing's had 2 guns per turret. And the hump in the aft deck area on the Fletcher, was the 2 additional turrets, the Gearing's did not have the hump, only the single dual turret on the stern.

    The Bridge was straight up and down on the Gearing, and did not have the viewing platform around it like the Fletcher's, which you can see in the silhouette. And the Gearing turrets had range finders sticking up from the back of the dual turrets, which the Fletcher's did not have, also not on the silhouette.
     
    djranier, Feb 15, 2018
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  18. buttsakauf

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    Super uncool dude. This is the first step in turning someone away from the hobby. You sound very surly.
     
    buttsakauf, Feb 16, 2018
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  19. WillCover

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    Well DUDE, I was just reminding him of the advice given by others in multiple threads and I'm sure if hes serious about the hobby(IT APPEARS HE IS VERY MUCH:woot:) my words will not deter him. Its just the father of three in me:)
     
    WillCover, Feb 16, 2018
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  20. AdmiralBangerBang

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    I Assure You That I Am Very Serious About This. My Caps Lock Is Broken And It Turns On Whenever I Hit Space
     
    AdmiralBangerBang, Feb 16, 2018
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