Part 3 – Tools
I figure I’m probably pretty typical, in the sense that I’ve accumulated a variety of hand and power tools over the years. Warship combat is a “guy thing”, and so is collecting tools, so it’s likely that anybody who considers building their own model R/C combat warship already has a fair selection of tools, and is reasonably handy when it comes to using them. However, many of us aren’t that experienced at scratch-building models – and there are some differences between building a full-scale house, gun cabinet, or even bird feeder and building a model warship.
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So you want to build a warship – Part 2
Part 2 – Working With Plans
A little time spent up-front can prevent a lot of headaches down the road. In this installment, we’ll talk a bit about ships’ plans; where to get them, what you’ll be getting, and how to make them useful for building your warship.
So you want to build a warship – Part 1
Part 1 – Getting Started
Big Gun R/C Warship Combat has got to be just about the ultimate big-boys’ toy. As a kid, my friends and I watched Combat and Rat Patrol on TV and played soldier, blasting imaginary “Japs” and “Jerries” while reliving the great battles of the Second World War. When I was about 10-12, I had this idea to build radio-controlled model ships, complete with guns that could fire. At the time, I didn’t have the resources to pursue such a dream, but somewhere in the deep recesses of my brain, it stayed alive.