GreenAce92 ,

Look, don't get discouraged and please, feel free to ask all the newbie questions you want. Everyone has to start somewhere!

Quicksilvers explanation of buoyancy is even simpler than mine and I envy his simplicity. Also, I should have recognized that COG probably stands for Center of Gravity when discussing model building....Dolt! [] (But it is a small fishing boat too.)

But hey, learning is fun too, and no one is expected to know everything. Thats why these forums are great!

As far as "malcontents" are concerned, do your self a favor and try to ignore them. This is not the first time I have seen those who feel they have cornered the "Fun" factor in the hobby business. (Your not wasting anyone's time.) Banner-ad sponsors, many fellow hobbyist and even myself (for what it is worth) welcome your participation. Who knows you may be the making of a champ someday! Or at least spend a lot of $$ trying...lol.

Hang in there, and not knowing is the first step toward learning!

-J