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Step-by-step assembly 

 
1) 

Wash the boat inside and out with mildly soapy water to remove any dust left from the 
manufacturing process.  It is recommended that you use rubber gloves to avoid getting  
splinters into your hands. 

 
 

After washing, start sanding the exterior.  You want to make the hull as smooth as 
possible for optimum performance and appearance.  It is best to use a mildly soapy water 
and a variety of grits of sandpaper (starting with about 220 grit).  Some modelers prefer 
to finish the boat to the primed stage prior to beginning internal construction, others wait 
until all assembly is complete.  The choice is yours, but it is really, really important that 
you do at least some of the finishing now! 

 
 

On ABS and fiberglass hulls, there are occasionally small voids or dimples.  These can be 
removed by sanding, using Squadron Putty (from the plastic section of the hobby shop) 
or auto body filler (from the auto store) to fill the holes.  Another method which is 
sometimes used on the glass hulls is to mix epoxy with micro balloons, using this as a 
filler. 

 
 

Also, it is recommended that the join edges be sanded back to a smooth contour between 
deck and hull, removing the excess flange from the deck portion.  A smooth edge will not 
only look better, but it will improve performance especially in windy conditions. 

 
 

After you are done filling and sanding, you are ready to begin assembly. 

 
2) 

Draw a centerline lengthwise down the tunnel of the boat. 

 
 

a)  Make a mark 3 3/4” from the inside of the right sponson tunnel at the transom. 

 

b)  Make another mark near the front of the center section, also 3 3/4” from the right 
sponson. 

 

c)  Connect the two marks, to define the centerline of the hull.  

This is not necessarily the 

exact centerline, but it will be referred to as such.

 

 
3) 

Make cross- marks on the centerline at the following distances from the transom:  2½”, 
5½”, 10”, 13¾”.  The 5½” point is very close to or on the back edge of the engine well.  
See drawing on next page. 

 

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Страница 1: ...h Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865 FAX 908 454 7882 http www rc hydros com support rc hydros com UL1AB and UL1FG ABS and Fiberglass Assembly Instructions UL 72 Pocket Mechanic UL 10 Wiggins UL 125 Wild Fi...

Страница 2: ...of the boat or the spinning propeller may cause irreparable damage to flesh DO NOT put your fingers near the propeller while the batteries are in the boat Serious injury may result DO NOT swim to retr...

Страница 3: ...nal IMPBA 1615 Halley Street 5855 S State Road 9 San Diego CA 92154 Fountaintown IN 46130 619 424 6380 www namba com www impba com In Europe contact Electra at either of the following addresses or on...

Страница 4: ...l as others Hardware GR1157 Hardware Package Club Racing Recommendations Motor Graupner 700BB Graupner 770 Cobalt or Astro 25 Cobalt Propeller Octura X438 X450 depends on motor requires adapter with G...

Страница 5: ...andle the model For ABS be aware that the cut edges of the plastic can be quite sharp Ventilation many glues paints etc have harmful vapors Make sure your building area is properly ventilated Cyanoacr...

Страница 6: ...he hobby shop or auto body filler from the auto store to fill the holes Another method which is sometimes used on the glass hulls is to mix epoxy with micro balloons using this as a filler Also it is...

Страница 7: ...call this Area B Whether you are racing or not Area B does not change If you intend to use an Astro Flight motor you will need to devise your own motor mount as the Graupner mount does not accept the...

Страница 8: ...d that you work on the wing parts as you have time during the remainder of the assembly The recommended method for finishing the wood surfaces is to use a good quality sanding sealer and balsa filler...

Страница 9: ...700 BB which comes with the GR1157 you should set the driveshaft at a lower angle Our racing hulls using custom hardware are set so the end of the driveshaft the center of the driveshaft is 1 16 below...

Страница 10: ...t is in the water 14 Locate the rudder bracket on the transom to the left of the propeller situated such that the mounting holes will be drilled about 9 16 from the outside edge of the transom see fig...

Страница 11: ...as not reinforced and it worked fine most of the time In racing conditions it could conceivably cause problems but we have experienced none to date If you are using a removable antenna such as Deans i...

Страница 12: ...cal wings should be flush with the rearmost edge of the sponson ALL The rear uprights are attached to the deck with a 5 outward cant see photo Use 5 minute epoxy for this on the fiberglass hull or JB...

Страница 13: ...ish and painting of your model FINISHING The fiberglass UL1FG is made using standard epoxy resin and is compatible with most modern finishing products and techniques You will need to sand fill use aut...

Страница 14: ...vinyl decals for this scheme are available from RC Hydros com Our prototype Pocket Mechanic was finished using Model Masters brand enamel in the Guards Red color Two coats were applied over a base co...

Страница 15: ...l travel right and 1 3 travel left This gave adequate turn response for left maneuvers but to prevent hooking at full speed the right travel was limited to about 50 when racing with the Cordite motor...

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