My bullet connector adaptors arrived, and i was able to connect everything together. If i connect the motors and servos directly to my Planet Receiver, everything works fine. However once i connected in the Action P105's, i just couldn't get them to work. I did post a request for help in the 'Black Arts' section,
https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65298.0.html but unfortunately there are no replies, i'm guessing because not many people have used these. I did follow the instructions to the letter, i doubt there is anything wrong with the units, some i'm wondering if there could be some sort of compatibility issue with the particular RX and ESC i'm using. Not to worry, i'm going to press on with the build.
I have now cut out the openings for the Ocean Works Jet Units, using the template method used to mark them out, as described in Andy Waters Shannon build! I used my Dremel and a 4mm drill bit to cut the openings, and then used a coarse abrasive paper to finish the job. I then spent a few hours filling and rubbing down a few blemishes in the GRP hull before giving it a wash to remove any trace of release agent. Once i have finished filling and smoothing the hull, i will epoxy the jets into position.
In other news, i have got my new Proxxon lathe working! It must be 30 odd years since i last touched a lathe, when i was a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice! I'm starting off with a nice easy job, which is to make some nylon rollers for another model lifeboat related project - any guesses what this might be?