Dumas USS Crockett Radio control step by step instructions

Last update: 27 Oct 07

HOW TO USE THIS AREA
This page highlights the many areas of construction of this kit. I have divided the construction of this kit into seven main areas: Preparation To Build, The Hull, The Superstructure & Mounts, Deck Equipment & Detail Items, Electronics & R/C Gear, Painting and Super Detailing. The step by step instructions that follow on this website were taken form the printed directions included in the kit. These instructions have been redone by me and are designed to aid fellow modelers in the construction of this kit.

Along with the assembly steps, I have added my notes along with many assembly pictures and diagrams.

PREPARATION TO BUILD
1. Research & Plans
2. A quick synopsis of the kit
3. R/C OR Static Model
4. Required Building Tools
5. Glues, Epoxies and CA's
6. Kits Inspection

The Hull
1. Building the Hull Frame - Steps 1-11
2. Planking Steps - 12 - 18
3. Hull Decking Steps - 19 - 21
4. Fiber Glassing The Hull - Steps 22 - 25
5. Installing The Running Hardware

The Superstructure & Mounts
1. The Superstructure Steps 26 - 43
2. Forward Breakwater Steps 44 - 46
3. 3"/50 CAL Gun Turret Steps 47 - 64
4. Turbine Exhaust Stack Steps 65 - 70
5. Diesel Exhaust Stacks Steps 71 - 75

The Superstructure/Mounts Cont.
6. Aft Breakwater Steps 76 - 82
7. Mast Steps 83 - 85
8. Mist Eliminator Duct Step 74
9. Windows Step 98

Deck Equipment & Detail Items
1. Boston Whealer
2. Gun Control Director
3. Gas Can Storage
4. Watertight Doors
5. Pilot House Doors
6. Louvers
7. Fire Points and Hoses
8. Foam Nozzles
9. Fire axes
10. Deck Hatches
11. Pyro Locker
12. 3"/50 Cal Ammo Lockers

Electronics & R/C Gear
1. Radio Gear
2. Speed Controls & Motors
3. Batteries
4. Lights, RADAR and sounds

Painting
1. The Hull
2. The superstructure
3. Mounts and Fittings

SUPER DETAILING