 CODY614 wrote: |
| I find it odd....I see names here from...http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php Umi_Ryuzuki CG Bob Both master crafstmen of Radio Controlled boats. How many others dable on both sides of the hobby? Just curious? Jeff |
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Does it really matter if scale ship models are static or dynamic (operational)? To me, it doesn't matter if the model is static or operationa, as a finely built model is always appreciated. Several of my r/c models have won 1st place awards at "static" only contests, like those sponsored by HobbyTown USA or the local IPMS show. More of the SSMANA affiliated clubs are giving out awards for static only models at their regattas. I know some people who build strictly static display models were upset that Ships in Scale Magazine now has regular features on r/c models.
A small step to becoming a master craftsman is to try all aspects of the trade, and learn from those areas. In my case, a career in the USCG helped me develop some of my model making skills. I was trained by the USCG as a Damage Controlman, and learned carpentry, concrete & masonry, sheet metal work, plumbing & pipefitting, welding & silver soldering, fiberglass boat repair, practical damage control and firefighting. I find that working with sheet metal and styrene sheet to be very similar, mainly laying out and cutting the parts. Principles of silver soldering also apply to electrical/electronic soldering: clean the parts, use flux, use the correct heat, etc.
For the record, I've done r/c cars, r/c gliders, and now r/c helo's (Blade CX2), as well as N scale model railroading and plastic armor and aircraft kits; as well as r/c surface ships and subs.