Books, Reference Material ?

[joes_shop]

I've been into 'static' modeling for the past 30 years and want to take the plunge (no pun intended) into RC (preferably small scale, 1/72nd). The scale (static) modeling hobby has a ton of reference books and DVD describing technique, etc.

After 2 days of searching on the web I was only able to find one book (on Amazon) which is dated having been published in 1996.

So, where does a complete beginner go for books or (building) reference sources?

Any assistance will be appreciated!

Regards,

J. P. Kelly

[boss subfixer]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

Have you tried looking through the book section? There are tons of reviews of various books you may find useful.

http://s181686668.onlinehome.us/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=25

[scott t]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

Some sources of building material.





For purchase of SCR back issues with building material click on this link.

http://s181686668.onlinehome.us/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7110

For free SCR magazine download click on this link and follow page instructions to find download.

http://s181686668.onlinehome.us/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5556

Scott

[PaulC]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

I would agree, Scott. The SCR has taught hundreds of r/c submariners how to build and drive their boats.

Wow, those are some classic covers!

[joes_shop]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

I have joined the SubCommittee: rec'd my first (March) issue this week and immediately ordered back issues. Today I found a book (ordered it) published by Traplett titled Simply Model Submarines. I started reading the 'neewbie' article in the current issue (Type VII) and got 'lost' on several sections; hence the need (I feel) for some basic books that I can study.

Regards,

J. P. Kelly

[PaulC]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

JP,

There are only two other book sources on r/c subs that I am aware of:

"Model Submarine Technology" by Norbert Bruggen. I've not read it but I understand it is comprehensive and can get pretty technical. Norbert is a highly accomplished model submariner. You can buy it through Amazon.

"RC Submarine Modeling for Dumb A**es" by Steve Neill. This is a CD-Rom photo tutorial of Steve's scratch building projects. You can learn more about it here: http://www.sneillfx.com/page23.

[joes_shop]

Re: Books, Reference Material ?

Paul,

Thanks for the link!

Regards,

J. P. Kelly