Because I started to install another running gear set
into this hull, I had one stern tube that needed to be
removed. I had also drilled out the location of
the "A" strut legs. These locations where
identified on the hull when I received it. These
locations where checked with the plans.
I did not use the
rudders included in the running hardware made by
G.T. Sitek
Scale Brass Propellers. The rudders were
shaped a bit differently from the full sized rudders.
They also used metric shafts. I used the set of
rudders I received with the hull from The Scale Shipyard.
Below is a picture of one rudder from G.T. Sitek
Scale Brass Propellers:
After the shaft location was marked on the hull, I then
marked the location of the rudders. The rudders I
got from The Scale Shipyard
did not have the rudder post installed. I used
1/8" brass rod for this. After installing the
rudder posts, I then drilled and installed the rudder
tubes.