RC Model Boats

By Rob David Stone


There is a thrill experienced when you buy a model RC boat and able to control it skimming across the water as though you were controlling the real thing. Age is irrelevant as the rc model boat hobby is for people of all ages young to old, male or female. You can either buy a boat or build one from scratch, either way they are fantastic fun.


Due to this thrill and self pride its always good to build a RC boat yourself, many local model shops sell all the parts you will need and the glue and other connection materials as well as craft places offering all sorts of transfers and stick ons. If you have never built your own model, you may think it sounds very complicated but infact it is much easier than you would think with the instructions being very user friendly.


It is obvious though that building your own rc model boat will bring you hurdles that you would not normally come across if you purchased a boat but there are so many helpful forums online and the local shops who are always willing to help. They aren't just there to sell, it is their hobby to. The hard work that goes into building your rc boat does come across as well worth it even before the boat is finished as the different stages soon start to look like the final product.


You may find down the line that your boat suffers a few setbacks such as parts falling off or worse case scenario, sinks in the water. This all leads to experience though and not to be look at as a negative thing. If everything worked first time, then learning would not be as much fun.
Many people who do build their own RC boats have no had any guidance from experience people so magazines, websites and talking to others can leave you gathering much more information than you realised was initially involved and does give confidence.


Being patient is a good quality as reading instructions, putting small parts together requires a steady hand and patience of character. Even the final touches require a little skill which builds over time, and that's the application of the glossy coat of paint required to seal the unit and give it a professional look, and even more importantly make it water tight as well as using water sealant.

Other RC Models can be built by your self but the engine in a rc boat requires more attention to detail than the others. Get one drop of water inside the hull or engine and the whole project can come to an abrupt end. The radio equipment is just as important so take your time and ask question instead of guessing if need be.


At the end of the day, to build a RC Model Boats are a time consuming process but well worth it when you see what you have achieved. With patience and a sense of imagination, to see the final product in your mind before you have finished, will stead you on your way.
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