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Well paved parking lot reopened, but the pond is freezing. Waiting for Spring to resume model boat activities.

1/350 U.S. BB-63 Missouri

1/288 U.S.S. Landing Ship Dock 26

Two layers of epoxy resin have been applied on the hull, some flow marks appears, have to sand it flat with sander.

The surface of the hull has been sanded smoothly and filled up the tiny gaps with putty, will be soon coated with resins to perform waterproof.

The last piece of plank is now ready to fit to the hull and hull sanding will begin soon.

The hull planking work is almost finished, irregular shape of plank has to be trimmed to fit in different size gaps.

Have a sudden idea to replace the motor in the bow with a gear motor. Will be breaking the ice in the pond with a powerful force.

At the pond

Dauntless

Here comes the most difficult work which has to be done very carefully without breaking the surface-board when bending it. In addition, windows to be installed with acetate, surface-board to be painted with lemon paint. At this moment, thinking about what should be done first.

The original design of the radar is fixed, cannot turn itself. The trick is to drill holes accurately through the three layers of decks in order to install a stuffing tube, a working radar will be linked up with the small gear motor in the hull. All these procedures are DIY, no further instructions provided by the model supplier.

Build Log Billing Boats ELBJORN Icebreaker, Jan 9, 2022.

Speed is unlimited

BAMM Aug 22 Fun Day

Beautiful Sunday at the pond