This is an Electric Powered, Radio Controlled
Dumas USS BLUEFISH (SS 222) Submarine Kit.
It is a dynamic diving submarine model.
Designed for advanced modelers.
++ Additional Technical Information Will Be Added As It Becomes Available. ++
FEATURES: Performed ABS plastic parts
Drive line hardware kit included
Step-by-step plans and instructions
Decals
INCLUDES: Two (4.8 volt electric motors)
One instruction manual
One set of plans (blueprints)
Vacuum formed hull, deck and motor mount
Vaccum formed sails (1/96-scale), and yes all submarines have sails.
One stiff paper pattern
One clear plastic (.020" for rudder, forward & rear dive planes)
One decal set
REQUIRES: 1- 3-channel radio (Minimum)
1- 7.2 volt battery
1- battery charger for 7.2 volt battery
1- Electronic speed control
1- Hobby knife (No. 11 and No. 16 blades)
1- Duco cement (see COMMENTS)
1- Pro thin CA glue (GPMR6001)
1- Pro thick CA glue (GPMR6013)
1- Pro CA activator (GPMR6035)
1- 12" ruler (HCAR0460 is an 18" modeler ruler)
1- Silicone, non-corrosive Ultra-Gray RTV (see COMMENTS)
1- Polyester resin (purchase at automotive store)
1- Sandpaper (60-80 grit), Medium-(100-120 grit), Fine-(220-440 grit)
1- Paint brush (1/4", 1")
1- Acetone (purchase at hardware store)
1- Clamp set
1- File, 1/4" diameter
1- 24" long straight edge
1- Can polyester glazing putty (Bondo)(purchase at automotive store)
1- Soldering iron
1- Harris Stay Bright Solder
1- 3/4" wide masking tape
1- Drill bit set (1/32nd (No.67) through, 1/2" diameter)
1- White lithium grease
1- Buckshot (No.4, .240-Diameter)(no more than 5 lbs)
(purchase at gun supply store)
1- Petoleum jelly (tube, Not a jar)
Clothes Pins
SPECS: Length: 33"
Beam: 4"
Height: 3-1/2" (from top of deck to bottom of submarine)
- Overall Height:
Weight: 5 lbs (average weight of the model)
COMMENTS: Before you start any construction, Please Read The Entire Instruction
Manual To Acquaint Yourself With The Building Sequence Of This Kit.
Duco Cement: This is used to adhere plastic to stplasticyrene. It
sets up fast, but requires at least over night to cure thoroughly.
(purchase at a hardware store)
Silicone: This is used to seal all seams where there is the
possibility of water seeping in. It is also recommended to use
Non-Corrosive Ultra-Gray RTV Silicone by Permatex. Any gasket
style silicone will work, but make sure it is Non-Corrosive. A
large selection can be foung at an automotive store.
Wood display stand shown with boat is not included.
*** Dumas recommends using the Hitech SP520+ ESC (HRCM2118) *** cmc 7/9/01
jct 5/13/01