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CLEAN HANDS 

Using  “plastic  friendly”  spray  paints  or  acrylics,  you  can  paint  the  boat  without  sanding  first.  A  clean  oil-free 

surface is important. Wash your hands with soap & water before handling the plastic, after meals, etc… Contaminants or 
oily  fingerprints  can  be  removed  with  Windex,  Alcohol,  or  Low  Odor  Mineral  Spirits  without  affecting  the  plastic’s 
ability  to  chemically  bond  with  paints  like  Krylon  Fusion  or  Rustoleum  2X  Ultra  Cover.  Although  they  have  a 
reputation of being runny, with some guidance and patience you can get good results.  

Conventional  paint  methods  involving  scuffing,  priming,  and  painting  for  this  boat  are  available  and  have  been 

discussed by several clubs. Avoid lacquers because they will melt styrene plastic. Wet-on-wet spraying of some 
enamels can be harmful as well.  

Styrene can be cut by scoring and breaking, or with scissors. The first score should be very light while concentrating on 

accuracy. The second and third score is made with more pressure and will follow the first. Repeat scoring the line until 

the part separates or after 2 or 3 scores, bend the plastic to break it.  

INSTRUCTIONS 

Follow  the  photos 

and captions to assemble your boat. Read through the instructions before building. Assemble the 

necessary  tools and adhesives  on  a  clean  workbench or table.  Keep  paper towels  handy  to catch spills.  Don’t  forget the 
safety glasses! 

Read  ahead 

for each step. With hobby knives or box cutters, always cut in a direction away from nearby body parts. 

Practice harder steps without glue to be comfortable with what is needed to ensure a good fit.  

When  drilling  styrene

, drill at the 

slowest  speed. 

The material is soft so little pressure is needed to drill into it. All 

surfaces that will be glued with epoxy or CA-super glue need to be sanded/scuffed with 100 grit sandpaper to help the sur-
faces have a strong bond.  

Sanding/trimming for a nicer looking model. 

These instructions use the plastic parts just as they were supplied in the 

kit. Some sanding/trimming of parts can improve the looks of the finished hull. In particular, the Deck Flange is as-cut from 
the mold. It has a slight flare at the edge of the side flange. Using a sanding block with 80 or 100 grit sandpaper, you can 
sand away about 1/6-inch of material to remove that flange. It will be easier to hold and sand after it is laminated to the 
Deck Reinforcing Liner but should be sanded before you attach the Hull to the Deck.  

Light  weight  build. 

There is a separate set of recommendations for trimming away parts of the kit to save weight in 

order to stay close to the 10-pound minimum weight. Take a look and discuss with your club as to their recommendations.   

 

 

CUTTING STYRENE

 

Bending down at the score will break the plastic along the scored line. Then, bend up to separate it cleanly. Don’t 

tear  or  it  will  leave  an  uneven  edge.  You  can  cut  with  scissors  if  you  prefer.  Either  way,  any  rough  edges  can  be 
smoothed out with the included 100 grit sand paper.  

Be careful when drilling holes in sheets of plastic. Practice with the cockpit opening scrap. For tiny holes like the 

5/64-inch (2mm) holes for the deck screw eyes, a standard drill bit is fine. For larger holes, a step drill will allow you to 
drill or enlarge holes without the bit “digging” into the plastic causing the plastic to split.   

Содержание Vac-U-Soling Lower Hull Kit

Страница 1: ...tprint high torque digital models all the way up to the HS 815BB large servo Rudder servo is mounted near the rudder or can be mounted on the crossmember There are no bulkheads giving you better acces...

Страница 2: ...f swimmers are in the water Don t chase wildlife Be careful with rechargeable batteries They have the ability to dump large amounts of current in a very brief period of time if shorted causing burns o...

Страница 3: ...h Magnets Hull Clamp Strips Keel Keel Shoe 2 Keel Posts Switch Crossmember 6 Crossmember Screws 8 Servo Screws with Wrench 2 Keel Stainless Nuts Washers Rudder Rudder Mount Rudder Arm Rudder Arm Set S...

Страница 4: ...what is needed to ensure a good fit When drilling styrene drill at the slowest speed The material is soft so little pressure is needed to drill into it All surfaces that will be glued with epoxy or CA...

Страница 5: ...turn over the deck Sand the UNDERSIDE of the Deck thoroughly Use a crisscross or circular pattern to roughen the surface for the epoxy to bond well Sand the TOP of the Deck Reinforcing Liner Check the...

Страница 6: ...k Liner Hold the brush almost flat against the surface and very lightly brush the surface Flat strokes will distribute the epoxy on the surface without it getting in to the grooves If it gets into the...

Страница 7: ...bs At the bow end of the deck put clothes pins on the two ribs shown next to each other Then continue every other rib to the bow as shown Put a single clothes pin at the tip of the bow Set your paint...

Страница 8: ...e Hull Liner is narrower than the stern and must be oriented to the bow of the Hull as shown Examine the two bow end clothespins If one is not touching the table it could have a slight twist Lightly g...

Страница 9: ...into the shelf The anchor points inserts fit any anchor point Sand the insides of the two shelves and two inserts you marked and sand the corresponding sides of the inserts that will go into the reces...

Страница 10: ...forcement into the Transom end of the Hull and align to the sides of the hull Mark along the Transom top and Hull Sides for trimming Be careful not to move or shift the reinforcement while marking Car...

Страница 11: ...you drew on the hull The Hull should be sitting directly on the work table To keep it from falling over steady the sides with a folded towel or other object that won t get in the way of clamping Mix 1...

Страница 12: ...ther rib until both sides are done You will notice that in between the clothespins there may be gaps between the Hull and the Hull Liner Clamp these gaps with the end of another clothespin not clampin...

Страница 13: ...he Hull will go into the deck groove a little easier if you knock off the sharp edges by lightly scraping only once or twice with a knife at an angle Blow or sweep out any bits Lay out a towel This st...

Страница 14: ...e side of each magnet is scuffed Sand the underside of each corner shelf of the Cockpit Opening Sand the back of the ledge as well Sand the underside of the Cockpit Cover in the same area Mix two 1 in...

Страница 15: ...ess should align with the center Mast Step locator dimple indicated by the drill bit used as a pointer so you can adjust the mount to center In the Transom first glue in the white plastic spacer into...

Страница 16: ...wide slot in the back stopping 1 inch above the floor of the box Reinforce the end of the slot with tape and cardboard Set the Keel into the box It should sit roughly level Adjust the end of the slot...

Страница 17: ...the two dimples to 1 4 inch diameter Turn the Hull over and set the Keel Mount Shoe into the hull with the partial hole arrow on the bow end Use a pencil to mark a line around the Shoe Sand the area w...

Страница 18: ...until the hose touches the chuck then tighten it Check the exposed drill bit again to be sure Set the Hull onto the Keel Place the Keel Mount Tubes over the Keel Bolts with the end that is grooved on...

Страница 19: ...he Keel Box as long as there is room for the sticks and clamp between the box top and the Hull Paint stick or two rulers are clamped on the flat part of the Keel The two sticks should be approximately...

Страница 20: ...er Mount into the hole with the pointed end toward the Crossmember Align the point to the middle of the pencil line Remove the Rudder Mount and sand the marked area Also sand the corresponding bottom...

Страница 21: ...ier Press into place Wipe away any excess sealant Set the Battery Tray into the Bow It only fits into this location Trim some of it if it is larger than you need Trace its outline onto the hull with a...

Страница 22: ...is temporary It will come loose in time For a permanent bond take some filled epoxy and work it around the Magnet s sides Clean away epoxy between the magnet and the corner of the Cockpit Cover arrow...

Страница 23: ...airlead and hold as shown Use the marked step drill to drill the Fairlead holes in the Deck at the two locator dimples about 4 inches in front of and 1 inch behind the Cockpit opening Mix a small amou...

Страница 24: ...f the Deck Add tape at the middle when you are farther along When you finish a the tip of the bow add a piece of tape there Press evenly to ensure the deck is fully engaged onto the hull Adjust the ta...

Страница 25: ...1 2 inch square Fold in half then fold again Press tight Run the double folded sandpaper back and forth in the grooves of the Deck Remove it often to clean off any plastic debris Check it for loss of...

Страница 26: ...it is just below the height of the Deck Liner s edge as you pull the nozzle along Don t try to do this in a continuous movement A stitching move where you stop letting the sealant build up then back...

Страница 27: ...pe No need to pull hard The sealant will stay in place The tape just holds it there There will be lots of oozing at the Transom Once the Deck is on the line add tape to the sides of the stern of the b...

Страница 28: ...irits Or just wipe it clean with a dry paper towel if you don t have any mineral spirits Let the boat cure 24 hours before painting or adding Deck hardware The King Post sits on the forward Keel Bolt...

Страница 29: ...2 inch below the Deck overhang centered on the Transom The Mast Step supports the mast Set the Mast Step onto the three locator dimples in front of the Cockpit opening Align the Mast Step s three rec...

Страница 30: ...coat and prevent it from dripping Read the directions on the can Most list a maximum time you can wait between coats to mask over one color to apply a 2nd color for example Exceed that maximum recoat...

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