RCSCALEBUILDER.COM (RCSB) originated in 2002 during discussions at the Rally of Eagles event. The concept emerged from conversations with fellow modelers who recognized the need for a dedicated community focused on R/C scale modeling. Despite existing hobby websites, there was no specialized platform for scale builders to share techniques, seek guidance, and connect with designers, manufacturers, and vendors. This vision led to the site's launch in June 2003, initially hosted on a local ISP server. Due to rapid growth, RCSB migrated to Amazon Web Services in 2004 with a comprehensive platform redesign.

What distinguishes RCSB is our subscription-based community model. While we maintain select advertising partnerships, the majority of our operational support comes from annual member subscriptions, with additional backing from lifetime supporter members. This funding structure enables us to maintain high-quality content and community standards. We enforce clear guidelines that foster positive, building-focused discussions, ensuring all members can participate in a constructive environment dedicated to R/C scale modeling.

RCSB maintains a registration requirement for all to cultivate a community of genuinely interested scale modeling enthusiasts. This barrier helps minimize spam and maintains focus on meaningful content and discussions. While registration is required, we ensure complete privacy of membership information, using it solely to enhance user experience and site functionality.

Mike Chilson
Owner,
RCSCALEBUILDER.COM