Make a final alignment check of the
hull to be sure it is centered to the
angle of the blocks on both ends.
When you get to a corner, break away
the scrap, then continue cutting. Sand
the cut edge smooth.
Use a Hobby Knife to score around the
bottom of the hatch opening. Repeat this
2-3 times until you cut through. Scored
styrene will snap apart when flexed.
Trim the Boat Stand. After trimming,
you can use sandpaper to smooth the
edges or to remove any high spots
along the cut.
Set the stern of the boat at the end that
is taller where the arrow is pointing.
This end is higher and allows
clearance for the rudder blade.
Rough-trim the Hatch to about 1/4
inch outside of the marked line.
Test fit the Hatch to the Deck. Sand
the hatch edges as needed to fit.
Then, carefully trim along the marked
line. Sand the round corners smooth.
Clean your epoxy brush with alcohol. Cut
out the Deck. Cut carefully as this cut
edge will be visible on the finished boat.
You have 3 Helmets and Helmet
Mounts. One is a spare for “boating
accidents” or can come in handy if
you miss-cut one.
Then, trim away the bell leaving a
strait slope to the side of the Mount.
Rough-cut the Helmet Mount as
shown. Cut close to the curve of the
plastic.
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