Talk:Radio-controlled model

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  • Clean up sections under types
  • Extend the boat type, maybe its own page like the others?
  • Anyone with knowledge, add some more obscure types.
  • Mass production heading needs some rethinking (different heading?)

Contents

[edit] Top Image

This is not the best possible photo imho - that is, it's not a good illustration of the hobby/trade. perhaps we should use the photo from the RC heli page? --jazzle 13:18, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cleanup Suggested

This page needs some more involved tidying. Main suggestion is to split into sections, and to avoid duplication of content found in other pages (such as 'Radio controlled airplane').

I haven't got time now, but I might sort this out at some point. --Phatmonkey 22:48, 27 December 2005 (UTC)
Done! --Phatmonkey 12:29, 28 December 2005 (UTC)
Justin Grimes - Added some more info to the mass production section. Check out the last sentence and let me know if you feel it's relevant. :)

[edit] 'Design' Section

I think we can just remove the whole thing tbh, or rewrite entirely. --jazzle 03:18, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Chat

I have edited the model warships information. The aim of model warship combat is to sink ships.[1] The hull is targeted, not the superstructure. LowKey 13:47, 25 May 2005 (UTC)

What is AMA? I've never heard of it, have not seen their magazine in bookstores and you do not supply a working link. The fact that it exists in your country is hardly relevant, think global! 2004/04/15 MH

If you'd taken two seconds with Google, you'd have found out that it is a "worldwide" organization with a US focus, and that connects to a bunch of other national and international organizations, which are worth mentioning, and which will probably get their own articles at some point. Add information, don't take it away. Stan 22:31, 15 Apr 2004 (UTC)
> If you'd taken two seconds with Google...
Why didn't you, you added the line in the first place.
> will probably get their own articles at some point. Add information...
Exactly, go ahead. Do not add empty filler stuff - you already Googled for it..
> If you'd taken two seconds with Google...
OK, now so did I and found this AMA website. Looks like this organisation is not only about model aircraft but IMO also makes political and hypocrite statements (top right of page). Again deleted the AMA info. 2004/04/16 MH
You'd best cool it with the reverts, or your IP number will be blocked. Stan 21:40, 16 Apr 2004 (UTC)
It's a matter of principle, nothing to harass you. Anyway, The AMA is an organisation specifically dealing with radio controled aircraft so it would be off topic in this article on radio controled models anyway. 2004/04/17 MH

[edit] Glossary Terms?

Are there different names for on/off and increasing speed/angle types of controls on a radio controller/transmitter?

[edit] Types

The headings under types (especially boats!) need some rewriting. I have just copied and pasted the first paragraph from the main article for now, which doesn't work particularly well. --Phatmonkey 14:19, 28 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] RC Subs

I came across an article with this title and moved it to Radio-controlled submarines. On second thought, I suggested it be merged here, since it was pretty short. Comments? -- MatthewDBA 11:45, 13 January 2006 (UTC)

It could be part of a radio controlled boats article! I might start that page sometime, but I have no knowledge in boats at all. --Phatmonkey 15:47, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
Eek, we don't really need the merge thing on this page. It doesn't look that good for what's a bit of a small matter. --Phatmonkey 15:50, 13 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] External Links

I have removed external links to discussion forums as they are a violation of WP:EL. -- MakeChooChooGoNow 08:40, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

I have removed this Rc-Forum.co.uk link twice as a violation of WP:EL and it's back.

My arguments for removing.

  • This is a forum.
  • The quality of the forum cannot be assessed without joining the group
  • The forum is not a unique resource to the topic.
  • Is being promoted by a member or moderator of the forum in violation of WP:SPAM. -- MakeChooChooGoNow 04:31, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tanks?

There are RC tanks - some that fire BBs, some that don't. I've seen some modified to fire .22 air rifle pellets, and have come across several groups who hold tournaments and similar events. Shouldn't this be included? I'll await your input as I have yet to learn more about this subject. --▫Bad▫harlick♠ 13:58, 13 September 2006 (UTC)