Very nice work......I have actually started mine now!........I thought I would try and build it as cheaply as possible as I want to concentrate funds on my next build, The Trumpter 1/200 Bismark.
All the best plans seem to fail when I get involved, I'm aftraid. I built up the single motor driving the modified twin shafted gearbox as per kit instructions, It worked OK for a while but the gearbox was noisy and the shafts didn't run smoothly in the plastic outers....eventually the motor gave up in a cloud of smoke. So I thought I would fit "proper" components.
I ordered a Mktronics 400 motor, M2 Prop shaft and tube, Brass three bladed prop and brass rudder, all from modelboatbits. I realise the boat should have twin props, but for simplicity I have gone with one. I'll run the motor with a 6Volt Lead Acid, Mktronics 15amp ESC, and Planet 2.4 Receiver. This setup works well for me.
As for paint finish, I'm not all that keen on the "Blue Livery", so I think I'll go for a camo pattern dark and light grey. I'm sure i've seen photo's of this setup.
Love to see some video of your boat in the water it should look fantastic.....Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Alan