also straight planks (Figure 8-1). Cut these to the deck camber
curve. Sand the transom planks smooth.
Planking the Hull Sides
Starting with the top edge of the hull, glue one plank along each
side of the hull. The aft end of the plank will be flush with the tran-
som planks. At the bow (stem), glue the plank on each side to the
center keel and cut them off, flush with the stem portion of the keel.
The remaining planks on the sides are all the same width and
applied in the same manner. There are no tapered planks on the
real boat.
Plank down both sides of the boat allowing an overlap at the tran-
som and bottom planks. Cut the planks off flush with the transom
planks and the bottom planks (Figure 9-1).
Sand the surface of the sides flat. At the bow, the planks on each
side form a flat surface at this point. Sand the bow round to form a
stem shape (Figure 9-2).
Sealing the Hull Interior
You have already painted or varnished the bottom planks
inside. Now, do the same for the sides and transom, and be sure
to slush more paint or varnish along the joints between the sides
and bottom and transom, and also up at the stem.
Locating and Supporting the Motor and
Radio Control Components
In this stage you should install all the supports for the motor and
radio gear and temporarily install the components.
Figure 11-1 shows a recommended location for all the gear. In these
positions, or close to them, the supplied and recommended compo-
nents will permit the boat to float at a proper balance. We will dis-
cuss fine tuning later, after the construction is finished.
The motor mounts on the angled portion of the two stern keels.
Feed the propeller shaft through the stern tube and couple it to the
motor. Check the free movement of the shaft, then drill holes for
screws to mount the motor. Screw the motor in place.
For the battery, speed control, and receiver, glue 1/4” x 1/4” bass-
wood strips across the bottoms of the frames. These strips will sup-
port the components and they can be rubber-banded in place.
Position the strips and make them long enough so the units can be
moved fore and aft or across the model about an inch or so. This is
so the components can be moved to balance the model to float on
an even keel.
Mount the servo either upright or on its side. Glue some mounting
strips on frames E and F. Pre drill holes for the servo screws and
install the servo.
Install the rudder and the rudder control horn, and connect the
push rod (part 38). Strap the push rod sleeve to the side of frame J
or possibly to more frames if you desire. Make sure the push rod
moves freely in its sleeve.
The switch harness can be mounted in any convenient spot. Just
locate it so its easily reached through the deck hatch. Now, install
all the equipment and test the radio and motor, then remove all the
components except the rudder push rod and the rudder control
horn. The components removed will be reinstalled later, after the
model construction has been completed.
Installing the Cockpit Floor and Seat
The floor (part 15), kickboard (part 14), front and rear seat supports
(parts 16 and 17), seat (part 18), seat back (part 19), and seat brack-
ets (part 19A) are all laser cut parts.
Figure 12-1 illustrates the details. First, install and glue the kick-
board. It fits in the slots in the stern keels. Taper the front edge of
the floor to match the angle of the kickboard, then glue it in place.
Glue the long front seat support and the two short rear seat supports
to the floor. Glue the two seat brackets to the seat back. Taper the
bottom edge of the seat back to the correct angle and glue the back to
the seat and seat brackets. The seat is removable so you will have
access to the rudder control arm. Drill the two holes for the screws
that will hold the seat in place. It is screwed to the front seat support.
Planking the Deck
The margin strake is the plank around the edge of the deck on both
sides. Both planks are laser cut mahogany (part 41). Glue the two
halves together at the bow and fit
the margin planks flush with the
side planking. Sand the edges
round (Figure 13-1).
The planks inboard of the margin
planks are all straight mahogany
planks (part 12). Before installing
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STAGE 12
STAGE 11
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