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Hull sealed with epoxy resin.
After the radio box is cured, make the rudder
pushrod.
You have several options as to what to make it out
of. Just make sure it’s strong and stiff
We like to use a 4-40 pushrod from the hobby shop,
which is threaded on one end.
We attach the rudder end with a 4-40 ball link, and
the servo end with a solder clevis.
Sealing
Sand the entire hull with 150.
Fill any dings, dents, craters, valleys or chips with
wood filler.
When dry, sand again with 150. Check to make
sure that all imperfections are filled.
If not, fill and sand again.
Spend a little time getting this right, as it will make
your boat look so much better when done.
Blow off the hull with compressed air, or use a
vacuum to get the dust off.
Mix about 1 ounce of finishing resin.
Use a credit card to spread out the resin on the top
and sides.
Squeegee as much as you can. Get a thin even
coat of resin on all areas.
Use a small acid brush to get the edges.
Scrape as much resin as possible. You just want to
wet the wood with resin, any excess will just have to
be sanded off later.
This first coat is easy, as the wood will darken as it
gets wetted with resin.
The second coat will be a little more challenging,
but will use far less resin and be faster to cover.
When you are sure that all areas on the top and
sides are covered, let it cure overnight.