The Assembly      Instructions:

assembly. Explanations that enhance individual instructions appear as notes following the instruction. I would recommend that you read through each sub-assembly and identify all of the parts before starting construction on a sub-assembly.

  Check-off boxes appear in the manual next to each instruction step  throughout the text to help you keep track of your progress. However, some sections do not have check-off boxes. These sections explain "general procedures", rather than specific instructions.

  Most of the parts in this kit are packed in numbered plastic bags. In some bags, not all of the parts will be used at once. To avoid their accidental loss, parts not used should be put back in their proper bag. They will be used later in construction.

  Using the proper tools, adhesives and building techniques described here and your manual will help you avoid problems. Be sure that all parts are installed as per the instructions.

  This area of the website grew from many emails sent to me asking me "what kit would you recommend for my first R/C boat?"  I have build two of these models and soon will be building a third (I will kit bash the third kit into the ORCA).  The directions in the kit are outstanding and will allow a new builder to build an excellent  R/C boat.  This area will take the printed manual that is included in the kit to the next level.  I will use it as a guide to outline the assembly of my second Lobsterboat. 

  The manual included in the kit divides construction into sections; hull, cabin, etc. Within each section, construction is further broken down into sub-assemblies like the; keel, frames, etc. There is a description of the parts to be used in each sub-assembly at the start of each sub-assembly.

  Where necessary, general instructions and comments appear at the start of each section or sub-