scubasteve
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- May 4, 2014
- Location
- Cambridge, Ontario
Well I used to fly the RC planes when I was a teen, then I went to the nitro monster trucks because they are just awesome and don't meet the maker when you crash like the planes but the other day I got the bright idea (or stupid in the wife's mind) to build a massive tanker RC boat. I decided a 5 foot Edmund Fitzgerald would be pretty sweet it is iconic after all. So far working on my mold and getting all the ribs in place so I can cover with duck tape then coat it in Fiberglas to make my hull. This thing is gonna be a beast. One I get that done and final cutting and sanding I will use basswood for the main deck and balsa for all the cabins and hatch covers. Guess next will be a mini tug to push the tanker around lol . I'm glad parts have come down in price over the years since I need everything other than a servo.
Must say being my first scratch built model it's a hell of a lot more fun than a kit. Kits just have better detail but kinda takes away from the self accomplishment when your parts were pre formed lol. If this works out well I'm building a battleship that shoots 1/4" ball bearings and Bb's. Those YouTube videos of them battling is awesome.
Maybe an aptasia zapping RC submarine anyone lmao that would be epic. Or a damsel hunter haha.
Will add some pics soon.
Must say being my first scratch built model it's a hell of a lot more fun than a kit. Kits just have better detail but kinda takes away from the self accomplishment when your parts were pre formed lol. If this works out well I'm building a battleship that shoots 1/4" ball bearings and Bb's. Those YouTube videos of them battling is awesome.
Maybe an aptasia zapping RC submarine anyone lmao that would be epic. Or a damsel hunter haha.
Will add some pics soon.