It seems to be taking a bit of time to get the little bits done on the boat. I have sealed in the restraining bolts for the motors and mechsanisms. I have also sealed the holes in the removable lid. The instructions say to use fibre washers, which I have used but have also used a little silicone sealant as well.
I have ordered grills and a few other small parts for detailing, and cut a few extra holes for vents and outfall pipes etc.
The boat has had its first coat of paint last night as well, which has went on pretty well except for one section which I must have missed washing prior to painting, in which the paint has not taken properley. So when its dry I will sand it down and re-apply.
I have also ordered some Graupner running lights, I am not going to switch them, as you can hardly see them in daylight as it is.
The only big job I have left apart from the ballasting is to make the thing completley air tight. As I said previousley I have added a Shraeder valve to aid in the pressurisation tests. Needless to say there are still a few holes that need to be filled, and I dare say a few more that are going to be a pain in the backside
I have finally got hold of the right size silicone tubing to replace the standard PVC tubing. I have added a spring inside the tubing so it wont get kinked.
Now back to painting
Paul