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To ensure that the paint adheres really well it is important to sand the surfaces lightly using fine-
grade wet-and-dry paper (600- to 800-grit). Remove all traces of grease from the prepared
surface using a non-greasy cleaning agent. Try not to touch the surfaces again if possible until
you have applied the paint, as the sweat on your skin contains grease which will again prevent
the paint adhering.
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Small parts are best fixed temporarily to a piece of wood using double-sided adhesive tape. They
can then be painted and allowed to dry before being removed and glued to the model.
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If you are using spray paints, be punctilious about masking out all areas not to be painted. Cover
all slots and holes, as the fine mist of paint creeps into the smallest of openings.
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Be sure to read and observe the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
Colour scheme
For the final paint scheme we recommend Graupner ACRYLFIX colour paint cans:
Hull (under waterline):
Order No. 929.7 black
Hull (above waterline):
Order No. 929.20 carmine red
Deck:
Order No. 929.30 agate grey
Superstructure, wheelhouse:
Order No. 929.8 white
Funnel:
Order No. 929.7 matt black
For the small parts we recommend Graupner ALKYFIX colour paints:
Lifebelts, inside of ventilators etc.:
Order No. 1470.2 red
Bridge roof:
Order No. 1470.9 grey
Installing the receiving system
Sheet 3 on the plan and the wiring diagram show the installation of a 7-channel receiving system.
The channel sequence at the receiver is as follows:
Channel 1:
right VS unit forward, stop, reverse
Channel 2:
right VS unit left, centre, right
Channel 3:
left VS unit forward, stop, reverse
Channel 4:
left VS unit left, centre, right
Channel 5:
fire monitor retract / extend
Channel 6:
Speed controller, controlling the electric motors powering the VS units
Channel 7:
1/5-channel decoder
1/5-channel decoder:
AD switch, pump on/off
CP rotate upper fire cannon
EP rotate both fire cannon on wheelhouse
This arrangement leaves two free decoder channels which can be used for any other auxiliary
functions you wish to install.
At the transmitter the right stick operates the right VS unit and the left stick the left VS unit, each stick
providing forward/reverse and right/left functions.
Connect the VS units as shown in the wiring diagram: the one giving right-hand rotation, the other left-
hand rotation. It is therefore also important to check the direction of rotation of the servos, to ensure
that the movements of the boat follow the operator’s commands from the transmitter.
The two 12 V drive batteries are wired together in parallel, giving very long potential running times.
Important
: the direction of effect of control point N, as described in the operating instructions supplied
with the Voith-Schneider drive unit, is exactly opposed to the direction in which the control lever on the
VS unit is operated (see sketch below).
Maiden run
Charge the batteries fully and test all the model’s working systems. Now you are ready for the boat’s
maiden run. Start by keeping the PARAT at low speed, to give yourself an opportunity to become
familiar with the boat’s handling.
We hope you have many hours of pleasure building and running your PARAT.
Parts list - PARAT
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