Assembly instructions
Valdivia
Order No.
1140
left to the builder to decide when best to paint the model’s
components.
We recommend only acrylic-based or synthetic enamel paints
for this model. These paints are available in spray cans and in
jars for brush application.
If you have access to “proper” spraying equipment we recom-
mend the use of two-pack enamels or acrylic paints intended
for car finishing.
We suggest that you finish the boat in the colour scheme
shown in the kit box illustrations.
Radio control equipment
We recommend that you install the RC components listed on
the separate sheet. If you prefer to use components other than
those recommended you can still follow the basic arrange-
ment shown, but you may have to make allowance for diffe-
rences in component size.
It is a good idea to connect the RC system initially and switch
it on, as this sets all the servos to neutral. Check that all the
transmitter sticks and trims are at centre when you do this.
Water may get inside the hull and collect in the bilges. Bear
this in mind when installing electrical connections, and keep
them as high up as possible.
Notes on the maritime terminology used in the instruc-
tions
You will find a short glossary of these terms on pages 37 and
38. This section explains the technical terms used in the
instructions.
Abbreviations used in the Parts Lists
PS
=
Included in the Power Set
FS
=
Included in the Fittings Set
Vac.
=
Vacuum-moulded
Inj.
=
Injection-moulded
N.I.
=
Not included
Adhesive abbreviations
ST-E
=
Stabilit-Express
SP-EX =
Speed-Extra
SP-T1 =
Speed Type 1
SP-T2 =
Speed Type 2
3
Stage 0, the boatstand
Part
Description
Material
Dimensions
No.
Note
No.
off
0.1
Connecting piece
Obechi
35/70 x 22 x 400
1
0.2
Rear stand support
Plywood, ready made
6
1
Sheet A
0.3
Front stand support
Plywood, ready made
6
1
Sheet A
0.4
Spax screws
Steel
4.5 x 40
4
0.5
Lining strip
Felt
4 x 35 x 1000
1
Self-adhesive
-
Fix parts 0.1 - 0.3 together using the Spax screws 0.4 - Fig. 1.
-
Wax or paint the boatstand.
-
Cut the lining strips 0.5 to length and apply them to the contact surfaces.
Stage 1, the hull
Part
Description
Material
Dimensions
No.
Note
No.
off
1.1
Hull
ABS, vac.
2
1
1.2
Keel end piece
ABS, vac.
1.5
1
1.3
Reinforcement
ABS, vac.
1.5
2
Sheet B
HL 1
Jig strip
Spruce
5 x 10 x 200
2
HL 2
Jig strip
Spruce
8 x 8 x 200
2
1.4
Stem, centre
Plywood, ready made
3
1
Sheet C
1.5
Stem, side
Plywood, ready made
3
2
Sheet C
1.6
Split pin
Brass
2 x 2 x 15
1
1.7
In-fill wedge
Obechi, tapered
12 x 12 x 40
2
Oversize
-
Remove excess material from the hull 1.1 by cutting along
the marked lines. Keep the cuts vertical as far as possible
- Fig. 2.
-
Carefully trim the moulded-in stem and stern - Figs. 3 / 4.
-
Trim the keel end moulding 1.2 as shown. Glue the ABS
reinforcements 1.3 to the inside of the step using ST-E -
Figs. 5 and 6.
-
Trim the keel end moulding to fit snugly against the hull
step, and temporarily clamp it in place using the jig strips
HL 1 and HL 2. Check alignment carefully, then dismantle
the parts again. Apply ST-E to the joint edges, re-assem-
ble the parts, align the keel end moulding carefully and
tape it in place - Fig. 7.
-
Drill the holes for the stern tube (2.1) and the rudder bush
(3.4) at the marked points - Fig. 8.
-
Assemble the stem core from parts 1.4 and 1.5 - Fig. 9.
Sand the assembly to a taper as shown, and trim the
assembly to fit in the front end of the hull; it should be a fai-
rly loose fit.
-
Fit the stem core, align it using a jig strip and clamp it in
