Next job was to make sure the battery fitted.
I removed the fixed ballast from the hull and replaced it with a larger battery to give a longer running time.
I cut the rear end off the main deck to give a removable panel to give access to the rudder.
The next job was to fill in all the screw holes in the decks as I am going to stick the decks down and waterproof them.
I also fitted new rails for the mines.
I then rubbed down the superstructure parts and primed them.
I am now waiting for my receiver, servo and speed controller to arrive before I go any further.