To Build or Not to Build You can buy boats that were assembled by others or you can assemble your own boat. The difference in price is approximayely a factor of two -- you will pay double to get one that is assembled. The time it will take you to assemble a boat is 20-40 hours, depending on your skill and the model you buy. Type of Boat You can buy R/C models of all types and sizes. CYC has just about standardized on 1 meter boats (39.37 inches). We have just about standardized on the Soling 1 Meter as well although there are members with several Americas Cup models. Scott Davis and Harry Ingle have Americas Cup designs. Sources of Boats You can buy assembled or unassembled boats from local stores or from the Internet. Action Hobbies in Pineville has at least one assembled boat and they sell unassembled kits as well. Victor Models at the following URL have excellent and reasonably-priced assembled and unassembled models: http://www.victor-model.com Radio Channels Be sure to select a radio channel that is not currently in use at CYC when you buy or order a boat and radio. Try to have at least one channel number between your radio and other CYC radio channels that are in use. Click here to get the channels that are in use at the Club now. CYC Recommendations for Victor Models If you decide to buy an unassembled model from Victor Models, we recommend the following model and options to ensure ease of assembly and optimum competition in club races: Item Description Price -------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 10-0103 Soling 1 Meter Model Sailboat Kit $114.95 10-0207 HiTec Radio option IV & V-600 Sail Winch 129.95 10-0400 Large Boat Stand 21.95 10-0??? NiCad charger and battery option 49.95 You can buy the 6.5 lbs of #9 lead shot for the ballast locally to avoid the shipping cost. If you are not sure you can find the lead, order it from Victor Models for $7.75 plus $8 shipping. You can order by telephone at 562-803-1897 or e-mail at: It will typically take you about a month to assemble a kit and do the fine tuning of the rig. The following CYC members have assembled the Victor Soling and can provide consulting as you build your model: - David Davis: - Larry Jordan: - Bill Wiggins: |
So you want to buy or build your own R/C? If so, here are some tips from CYC members... |
To Build or Not to Build You can buy boats that were assembled by others or you can assemble your own boat. The difference in price is approximayely a factor of two -- you will pay double to get one that is assembled. The time it will take you to assemble a boat is 20-40 hours, depending on your skill and the model you buy. Type of Boat You can buy R/C models of all types and sizes. CYC has just about standardized on 1 meter boats (39.37 inches). We have just about standardized on the Soling 1 Meter as well although there are members with several Americas Cup models. Scott Davis and Harry Ingle have Americas Cup designs. Sources of Boats You can buy assembled or unassembled boats from local stores or from the Internet. Action Hobbies in Pineville has at least one assembled boat and they sell unassembled kits as well. Victor Models at the following URL have excellent and reasonably-priced assembled and unassembled models: http://www.victor-model.com Radio Channels Be sure to select a radio channel that is not currently in use at CYC when you buy or order a boat and radio. Try to have at least one channel number between your radio and other CYC radio channels that are in use. Click here to get the channels that are in use at the Club now. CYC Recommendations for Victor Models If you decide to buy an unassembled model from Victor Models, we recommend the following model and options to ensure ease of assembly and optimum competition in club races: Item Description Price -------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 10-0103 Soling 1 Meter Model Sailboat Kit $114.95 10-0207 HiTec Radio option IV & V-600 Sail Winch 129.95 10-0400 Large Boat Stand 21.95 10-0??? NiCad charger and battery option 49.95 You can buy the 6.5 lbs of #9 lead shot for the ballast locally to avoid the shipping cost. If you are not sure you can find the lead, order it from Victor Models for $7.75 plus $8 shipping. You can order by telephone at 562-803-1897 or e-mail at: It will typically take you about a month to assemble a kit and do the fine tuning of the rig. The following CYC members have assembled the Victor Soling and can provide consulting as you build your model: - David Davis: - Larry Jordan: - Bill Wiggins: |