Final Parts Installation:


Apply a layer of Slow CA to one half of the sub­deck. Position the mating cockpit deck half in position and Press it in contact with the sub-deck.

 

Test-fit the opposite cockpit deck half in position.  Make any necessary adjustments to this part so that it fits snug1y against its opposite half. Then, glue it in place on me sub-deck with Slow CA.





Use Slow CA to glue the beveled edge of the winch stand to the winch backboard. Then, cut the legs from the painted basswood strip. Glue them in place with CA.

 



Place a small amount of CA in the hole in the cockpit deck for the stack. Press the stack into the hole. Then, insert the hanger into the cockpit roof frame. Glue it in place with a small amount of CA.
 

  



Insert the staysail mast through the mast support and into the mast step. Make a wedge from scrap wood to hold the mast securely in position, as shown. Feed the cordage through the cotter pin in the deck and secure it to the cleat on the rear deck hatch, as shown.


 

Ballasting

You will need ballast and resin, not supplied with the kit to complete this sub assembly.

The ballast can be any lead weight that will fit through the holes in the sub-deck and that will lay on the bottom sheeting. Lead shot mixed with resin makes excellent ballast. Lead shot can be purchased at most gun shops or Wal-Mart®.



In order for your model to move through the water smoothly it must be balanced, or ballasted. To do this properly, place the model in the water with all batteries, radio components, motor and drive gear connected and mounted in their proper positions. The only parts not in the model at this time should be the cockpit deck halves, the staysail and the stack.

Roger's Notes:  If you are using only one battery pack, but may use two packs at another time, make up some ballast to the same weight as your battery pack and place it in the position of the missing pack, as shown. However, if you are sure you will never use a second battery pack, ignore this note.

With the model in the water, place your ballast through the openings in the sub-deck so that the model floats in an upright attitude on the waterline, as shown. Then, carefully place the model in the display cradle and glue the ballast in place with resin. Allow the resin to cure before going on.