[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Finally making progress on my Dumas (pronounced "dumb-ass", as in the guy who was stupid enough to buy this kit...) Miss Unlimited. I had it complete and in "running order", with all hardware, motor, speed control, radio, and batteries installed. I could have actually ran it, it was that complete.

So I took it all back apart. Now that I know everything fits and functions (yes, I powered it up and went for a full functional test), it's time to finish it. I'll fill, sand, and paint the bottom either "aluminum", or (more likely) white. I want to keep the deck in its natural mahogany, but I'm not sure I'll be able to do that. The decking proved to be most uncooperative, cracking in several places in spite of wetting it down before forming it. I did manage to fill the cracks with the dust created when sanding, by adding some CA glue into the cracks and filling them with that dust. I'm hoping that when I apply whatever clear I decide on, that it will all darken enough to mostly hide the cracks. We'll see.

I make a living from concealing defects in natural finishes. PM me with any concerns.