Assembly of main hull and deck:
Mark the position of the access hatches and the sheeting guide according to the template provided.
Hatch positions marked
Cut the hatches carefully.
Hatches cut
Prepare the hull for glueing together:
Sand the joining surfaces thoroughly to remove mold release residues and ensure the epoxy sticks to them well
Use foam tape to increase glueing surface at the joints where no joining surfaces are provided . These joints are the keelbox and mast tube, the bow and the transom.
Glueing surfaces increased with foam tape
Last test fit with servos installed
Tape the hull and deck with masking tape to avoid resin spills stick to the hull.
Apply epoxy to all joints and assemble the two parts. Secure the joints by taping in position with masking tape. Allow the resin to cure and remove the masking tape.
Hull and deck taped with masking tape
Hull and deck joined
Trim and filler the joints and sand the hull with 400grit sand paper. Your hull is ready for the paint job now.
Next I will assemble the floats