Now what?

[Mick HollandParticipant @mickholland48304]

its been a long time in the head as to what hobby ide like to have ,and seeing my little grandson s face after a day at a little pond with a rather cheap r c boat whitch as help to make my mind up so i would be very greatfull as the best place to start or type of project to undertake offers of help to push me in the right direction would be greatly taken .mick

[Kevin BellmanParticipant @kevinbellman86047]

Hi Mick,Which end of the piece of string do you want to start? If it floats it can be modeled.
If I might suggest if you’ve no previous experience I would start with a kit. Below are links to some good companies.
http://www.georgeturnermodels.com
http://www.jotika-ltd.com/Pages/1024768/Ccraft_Front.htm

http://www.modelslipway.com
http://www.ripmax.com
http://www.graupner.de/en/home.html
The above will give you a huge choice from simple to complex, fast to slow. Most kits come complete except for motors, batteries and radio control gear. These can be obtained along with advise as to type, size etc from your local model shop.
Failing that there are some specialist shops for mail order. The two listed below I can recomend.
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk
http://www.scoonie-hobbies.co.uk/
They will also be able to give you advise as to suitability of your intended model.

Then there are the forums – ideal for getting advise/suggestions. There is no such thing as a stupid question, we all started at the beginging.

Hope the above will be of some help. Enjoy your voyage.

Regards Kevin

[Paul FreshneyParticipant @paulfreshney24971]

Joining a club would be helpful as well. The members of clubs are a great source of information and advice. I would suggest asking at your local model shop if there is a club nearby or look at the MPBA website or that of SWAMBC depending where you reside. Many clubs have their own websites so using a search engine starting in your area may well turn up some useful information. The modeller’s weeks at Skipsea and Brean Sands are I understand great fun as well. Westbourne Models and Scoonie Hobbies both have excellent reputations for mail order and there are others as well.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Mick
I know what it is like to see a grandsons face light up it’s the best feeling in the world.
I have a simple question, what do you want from a hobby in model boating?
Do you want the challange of the build or the joy of sailing with your grandson, the answer to this question will dictate what sort of model you buy.
Paul is right about joining a club it could be good fun for both you and your grandson

[DickyDParticipant @dickyd]

Hi Mick
Westbournes is a good place to start [my second home]. Give them a ring and have a natter.
Also you could try A Model World http://www.amodelworld.co.uk/
also very helpful, good prices too.

[Mick HollandParticipant @mickholland48304]

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