Hi.

[Iain]

AN Welcome from me too hope you enjoy the forum
chrisb

I understand that you are the go to person for advice on all things related to RC boats. Any tips for a complete beginner?

[papa 695]

Hi Iain, and welcome to the forum.

[adt70hk]

Welcome!

As some of the others have said, you need to look at the work by Chris aka boatman.

[boatman]

I understand that you are the go to person for advice on all things related to RC boats. Any tips for a complete beginner?

HI Iain well ive been building R/C big 1/72 scale warships for the last 30 to 40 yrs an built several ships an they all have sailed so i have a bit of know how on the subjeck firstly Iain yes i see you have bought a kit an i think its an all plastic kit isnt it ? so firstly what do you wish to know as will take it a bit at a time as i dont want to throw to much info at you an you get a bit over whelmed ok so you make a start at what you wish to know then we go from there ok an if you dont understand what im sayin is it ok for me to put on some of my boat pics to show you the units that you will need as they say a picture is worth a 1000 words ?
chrisb
chrisb

[Jim R]

OK Iain. I'm glad Chris has responded.
I suggest that you become a supporter. This costs just £10 per year and comes with a load of advantages. You will be able to post photos and you get a discount on anything you purchase from the Scale Model Shop. John, who owns the shop, also owns the forum. On your Schnellboat project you'll need all sorts of stuff so the discount may well equal or exceed the £10 supporters fee.
Start a build thread for your build. Show your progress and ask questions. I guarantee that you will only get polite, helpful responses. I know Chris will follow your efforts and come in with ideas gleaned from his many years experience.

Here is a link to Chris' HMS Tiger build. Well worth a read.

[Iain]

HI Iain well ive been building R/C big 1/72 scale warships for the last 30 to 40 yrs an built several ships an they all have sailed so i have a bit of know how on the subjeck firstly Iain yes i see you have bought a kit an i think its an all plastic kit isnt it ? so firstly what do you wish to know as will take it a bit at a time as i dont want to throw to much info at you an you get a bit over whelmed ok so you make a start at what you wish to know then we go from there ok an if you dont understand what im sayin is it ok for me to put on some of my boat pics to show you the units that you will need as they say a picture is worth a 1000 words ?
chrisb
chrisb

Thanks for your reply Chris. This will be my first foray into RC boats. I’ve always admired them and the skills of their builders. You are correct about the plastic kit, starting with the basics, is superglue a good adhesive for the hull? I read that in time water can degrade the glue.

[Ian M]

You are correct about the plastic kit, starting with the basics, is superglue a good adhesive for the hull? I read that in time water can degrade the glue.

Just use the glue recommended to build plastic models with. They dissolve the surface of the plastic and weld the two parts together making is as good as one part. The plastic will break befor the joint. CA is just a glue that sticks things together and the bond is not that strong. (until you get it on your fingers). A good knock and a CA glued joint will fail.
Yu can also just use acrylic paints for the hull. Once they are cured they are quite waterproof.
Models specific advice: Go to a reputable shop, they should know the best way.
Bottom line as a first timer you will need three small motors, shafts and tubes. Possibly some brass propellers.
A radio sender and receiver. Four channels will be fine. you only really need two. One to control the motors and one to steer the rudder. All the others are extras.
If you want to buy a 32channel unit fine but you will still only use two or three chanels. lol

As others have suggested, join the forum as a supportere and open a build. You will not regret it and money well spent.

[boatman]

Just use the glue recommended to build plastic models with. They dissolve the surface of the plastic and weld the two parts together making is as good as one part. The plastic will break befor the joint. CA is just a glue that sticks things together and the bond is not that strong. (until you get it on your fingers). A good knock and a CA glued joint will fail.
Yu can also just use acrylic paints for the hull. Once they are cured they are quite waterproof.
Models specific advice: Go to a reputable shop, they should know the best way.
Bottom line as a first timer you will need three small motors, shafts and tubes. Possibly some brass propellers.
A radio sender and receiver. Four channels will be fine. you only really need two. One to control the motors and one to steer the rudder. All the others are extras.
If you want to buy a 32channel unit fine but you will still only use two or three chanels. lol

As others have suggested, join the forum as a supportere and open a build. You will not regret it and money well spent.

HI Iain well its looks as though Ian (mr muddle ) has told you all what you need to know so i will leave you with his advise but i will help you if you want me too
chrisb

[Bri62]

Welcome mate enjoy your stay