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I have built a number of plastic and stick & tissue airplanes and a handful of boat models but this is my first attempt at so large a project. Here are photos of some past projects.![IMG_3687.jpeg IMG_3687.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396097-df093f8f14df03153fca2a0b7f9d9eaf.jpg)
![IMG_3685.jpeg IMG_3685.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396098-efafee2fa46c890c8f907d3db02a2a11.jpg)
![IMG_0194.jpeg IMG_0194.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396100-18c6b46ca51a1596fe5d7fbd89ca6a4e.jpg)
![IMG_0195.jpeg IMG_0195.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396109-b1ab0ee150c5ce986bc9bc05288152e6.jpg)
The African Queen will be different not only size but materials as well not to mention being RC and electric powered.
So here is what I have done so far.
Unboxing.
Built the cradle.
Review parts
I also installed the rudder post which required cutting an opening in the hull which made me nervous.![IMG_0196.jpeg IMG_0196.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396120-27815828e1d7bbbfa0079614c33458cc.jpg)
interior view of the epoxied rudder support.
Next I have run into two situations that I could use a little guidance with:
The circled area says I should place the deck supports 49mm apart but the rule shows (circled) is a straight line vs the curved hull. Would not the hull curvature require more than 49 mm between supports? How would I calculate/measure that? Or am I overthinking this?
The other problem involves drilling another hole in the hull, this time for the propeller shaft. The instructions offer no measurements. Should I just shoot for the midpoint between the rudder support and the bottom of the stern overhang?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Please also bear with me as I learn my way around building a Build Log!
![IMG_3687.jpeg IMG_3687.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396097-df093f8f14df03153fca2a0b7f9d9eaf.jpg)
![IMG_3685.jpeg IMG_3685.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396098-efafee2fa46c890c8f907d3db02a2a11.jpg)
![IMG_0194.jpeg IMG_0194.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396100-18c6b46ca51a1596fe5d7fbd89ca6a4e.jpg)
![IMG_0195.jpeg IMG_0195.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396109-b1ab0ee150c5ce986bc9bc05288152e6.jpg)
The African Queen will be different not only size but materials as well not to mention being RC and electric powered.
So here is what I have done so far.
![IMG_0191.jpeg IMG_0191.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396114-61fe0f84126edb459fc7c9f906e83ab1.jpg)
![IMG_0192.jpeg IMG_0192.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396118-2fc33e3dca077e84da475258465fc708.jpg)
![IMG_0193.jpeg IMG_0193.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396119-9c12c526e40541e5ca84c4bb59865e06.jpg)
I also installed the rudder post which required cutting an opening in the hull which made me nervous.
![IMG_0196.jpeg IMG_0196.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396120-27815828e1d7bbbfa0079614c33458cc.jpg)
![IMG_0197.jpeg IMG_0197.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396121-ceeadc20a934c45e8a98e3dea15d4b1b.jpg)
Next I have run into two situations that I could use a little guidance with:
![IMG_0200.jpeg IMG_0200.jpeg](https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/data/attachments/396/396122-dc950bb1e251626c0475c92230f52415.jpg)
The other problem involves drilling another hole in the hull, this time for the propeller shaft. The instructions offer no measurements. Should I just shoot for the midpoint between the rudder support and the bottom of the stern overhang?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Please also bear with me as I learn my way around building a Build Log!