INTRODUCTION
- The Kit
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1.
At left are the contents of a typical Permit
kit. Included is a sheet of 1/96 scale Permit class
hull plans (hang them over your work area for quick
reference), two epoxy hull halves, cast
polyurethane
appendage set and sail, a white metal fittings
set with propeller, stainless steel drive shaft,
stainless steel photo-etched MBT vent detail
set, and running gear linkage set. Be
sure to inventory kit contents with the enclosed parts
sheet prior to assembly. Please
note: each assembly image is linked to a high resolution
version.
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2.
Shown is the resin sail with brass diesel exhaust diffuser
molded into the upper trailing edge. Mounting bolts with
nuts extend from the bottom of the part. To the right
of the sail, and below, are the resin masts and sail mounted
diving planes. To the left of the sail is the white metal
fittings set with bollards, cleats, zincs, periscopes
and other mast parts. Below them is the white metal propeller
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3.
Here are, beginning at left, the drive train resin parts
(thrust bearing bulkhead and two WTC saddles). Next at
top are the control linkage jumpers, thrust bearings,
universal coupler and allen wrench. Below them are the
stainless steel photoetched MBT vents and cast resin mushroom
anchor. Continuing to the right are, first, the rudders,
then the stern planes. If everything is present and accounted
for, proceed with assembly. |
PREPARATION
- Parts Washing
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1.
Prior to assembly, care must be taken to prepare each
part to ensure that glue and paint will properly
adhere to it's surface. Using warm soapy water and
a scotchbrite pad, scrub and wash each part thoroughly
to remove any remaining mold release agent. Dry
the parts and set them in a container to ensure
they will not be misplaced. Then proceed to the
next step. |
Text
and images © 2003 ThorDesign. All rights reserved. |
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For
The Work Bench
The
following are essential tools and raw materials to be
borrowed or purchased:
- 3/8"
electric drill
- drill
bit set
- Dremel
moto-tool & bits
-
needle file set
- 2
hour cure epoxy
- micro-balloons
- CA
adhesive
- 1/2"
fiberglass tape
- 1/8"
O.D. brass tubing
- tubing
cutter
- X-acto
knife
- razor
saw (small)
- ruler
& drafting compass
- sand
paper (assorted)
- masking
tape
- dixie
cups
- disposable
brushes
- baking
soda
- 1/4"
closed cell foam
- 10-15
ozs. lead
weight
- 1
tube Nitro-Stan putty
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