newbie seeking advice

Hi, Thank you for letting me join the forum.
My 8 year old son wants to build a radio control model Titanic (his current one is two milk bottle cartons glued together so we are talking pretty basic stuff!). He would like it about 1m long and if we work to approx scale it would be 15cm wide, so i am thinking of a pretty basic hull of a base and two sides, a triangular front piece and not sure about the back.

I am wondering what sort of wood should i use?
what sort of glue and
advice on radio control equiment (cheap and robust!) 

and any other tips for a complete novice!
many thanks
Andy

HI Andy - Welcome to the forum.

For your model I would suggest using Liteply which is easy to cut with a craft knife, or balsa. The latter is less robust than the ply. For either material I would use PVA wood glue, but be sure to paint the hull to protect the glue.

A small motor will need a way of controlling it via the radio and you will need a servo to operate the rudder. Check out the following web sites for package deals on radios etc.

https://howesmodels.co.uk/

https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/

https://www.sarikhobbies.com/

For Liteply try 

http://www.slecuk.com


Hope this helps. If you add your location I may be able to suggest other alternative suppliers.


Barrie

Thanks Barrie, that is really useful information. I'm in Buxton, Derbyshire so any local model shops would be great to visit.
thanks again
Andy

There's High Peak models in Chapel but they don't show much in the way of floaty things, seems to be mostly plastic kits but it might be worth a visit.
Another Andy (nr Glossop)

Hi Andy

I used to live near Ashbourne. The only shop I knew was in Derby. Mainly a mode car shop but did have basic supplies.

Barrie

Hi AndyP I’m kind of new to boats aswell just finished my first father son restoration project and there is no better feeling doing a great project with your child these times are special for me and I feel so strongly about taking ever chance to feel and experience the wonderful moments between father and son, so I do have another 2x projects I brought and one of them is up for sale it’s perfect for you to capture the moments that are special I would be up for donating it to you as it’s a great feeling and would love to help you experience what I did if you wanted to collect it I’m in Bristol