First step was to give the inside of the hull a sand to give it a smooth finish. I then fit the deck beams, braces & frames together using U-POL P40 Body Filler. I then used some Gorilla 2-Part Epoxy to cover the joint to reinforce it  I then used some sheet ply for the base of hull which was fixed in place using U-POL P40 Body Filler, this is where the batteries & ballast will be sitting so it needed to be strong.

I clamped some small pieces of 4mm ply to beams, this made sure that the beams stayed level while bonding them to the hull. I used some 5.5mm ply to make a base on either side of the hull where my ballast will be placed.

For the motor base I used some ply & then bolted the motor mount to it which held it securely in place. I used a spirit level to be sure that the motor was inline with the shaft for smooth operation. I then sealed around all the edges of the base using U-POL Easy 1 Body Filler.

For the deck I have used some Ply which will be fixed in place using some Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue & U-POL P40 Body Filler to secure it to the deck beams. I have also cut out an access hatch at the rear which is where the rudder servo sits, this will eventually be covered by a removable hatch. I then coated the deck with Big Boy Body Filler Ultrafine & then to finish off I did a coat of U-POL Dolphin Glaze.

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HULL
                                                                                       

BALLAST SUPPORT
I made shelving at the bottom of hull on both sides & also at the Stern / Aft which is where the ballast tubs will be placed.

                                       

DECK
I sealed the deck using some 2-Part Body filler (Big Boy Ultra Fine) I then sanded down to a smooth finish ready for the U-POL Dolphin Glaze to be applied, this will form a solid/sealed deck area. I also trimmed the leading edge of the Bulwark & sanded for a smooth finish. I used some styrene strips for the foot grips on the bow.

                                                                                           

               

BULWARK SUPPORTS
This was a very slow process as each support (38 in total!) was made out off 3mm ply & had to be measured/cut individually as each one is a slightly different size/shape due to contour of the deck! I fixed the supports in place using Stixall & Gorilla Glue Clear which has given the supports a good & strong bond to the Bulwark & Deck. I also used some 2x4mm strips of styrene / stripwood for the inner edge of bulwark.

                                                   

FITMENTS
MOORING HOLE: I made the holes using some plumbers tubing & rubber grommet (cut in half)

       

CRUCIFORM BOLLARD: This was made using brass tubing, which passes through the deck into a wooden block which is cemented to the underside of deck for added strength should I ever want to use the bollard for towing.

       

REAR HATCH
The rear hatch cover is the access point for the rudder controls. I made the hatch & cover using ply & for the bench I used some planking, I decided to make the bench in 3 separate pieces to allow it to be removed with ease for access to hatch.