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Manufacturer Stock#
1245

Stock Number
LXAAC8
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225.00
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

                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.

FEATURES: Performed ABS plastic parts Drive line hardware kit included Step-by-step plans and instructions Decals

INCLUDES: Two 4.8V electric motors One instruction manual One set of plans (blueprints) Vacuum formed hull, deck and motor mount Vacuum 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- 7.2V battery 1- Battery charger for 7.2V 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- Petroleum jelly (tube, Not a jar) Clothes Pins

SPECS: Length: 33" (838mm) Beam: 4" (102mm) Height: 3-1/2" (89mm) (from top of deck to bottom of submarine) Weight: 5 lbs (2268g) ready-to-run

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 found at an automotive store. Wood display stand shown with boat is not included.

jct 5/13/01 updt jxs 12/12/03

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Phone: 800-458-2828
 
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909 EAST 17TH STREET
TUCSON, AZ 85719  

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE DUMAS USS BLUEFISH (SS 222) ELECTRIC POWERED RADIO CONTROL SUB. FEATURES: PREFORMED ABS PLASTIC, DRIVE LINE HARDWARE INCLUDING TWO 4.8V ELECTRIC MOTORS, RECOMMENDED FOR POOL USE ONLY, MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 4FT (1.2M) REQUIRES: 3-CH RADIO (MINIMUM), 7.2V FLAT NICD BATTERY PACK, ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL, GLUE, TOOLS

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