R/C Naval Combat

We could penalize the team that rams points equal to the transports value whether it sinks or not.  Or if we decide that we really like this idea I could design a second generation hull that has built in bumpers to help protect the target area from an impact. 

Already thought of and talked to several captains about it.  In a nut shell we need two things to make it happen.  First, a reason to have cargo ships in the first place.  I think my scenario idea solves that but it needs to be tested or we can go with something else if we decide we don't like it.  And second, we need more captains since I doubt any of us on this forum would be willing to step down to a merchantman. 

I would like to get some rc convoy ships to compliment the fleet of tubs.  That way there are a lots of targets to shoot up and I think it would be a great way to get people involved for far less than the cost of an armed warship.  My wife wants to run a RMS Mauretania for us so that is one more captain once I get the hull built.  That is assuming we like running transports, since she doesn't want to run a warship.

Ok, this means I really need to drag out the Fond-du-Lac.  I think she needs a gear and chain set to connect to the rudder and a new 7ah battery and new AA's for the transmitter.

> but I don't think many random passerbys want to run a a cargo ship - they want to shoot things, and if they cant shoot, I'd wager 50% of >them will try to ram something.

I respectfully disagree: I have attended several events before I started building my ship, and would have loved to have gotten my hands on a remote, of anything, even if it didn't have guns. Also I've taken my gunless ship out on the pond a half dozen times now, and there's usually someone fishing there who mentions how cool it looks, and I immediately hand over the controls. sthey always tool around for 5-10 minutes, and that's just with the one ship out there. I know if I said, here's a target ship, try and keep away from me, they'd run that for a half hour or longer before picking up thier rod.

I've also had several fishermen offer to hook a line on there and go trolling

James