Cox Powered Airboat

Hi there. I finally got around to taking a few pictures from deep inside my own SkunkWorks Factory. This is what I have been working on in the last week. It is a Fan Fold Foam version of the Lil' Swamp Buggy. I have yet to make and install the air rudder block, and a couple of braces in the main hull where the electronics will go, along with the hatch as well. So far, it is all foam with the exception of the front, top, and bottom of the air rudder. Also noted are 1" foam blocks inside the rear of the hull where the engine pod will be mounted. I will be using epoxy for mounting the engine pod, as well, I have 3 holes in each lower pod support in which I will make holes to the deck and install wood picks for extra mounting support and strength. Also noted is that the whole build so far is using Gorilla White Polyurethane glue. Exceptions are the engine pod is all epoxy, and the air rudder surround is CA at the wood joints before adding the foam. After the rudder block is installed, I will use lightweight spackling on the whole body where needed, followed by coating in dollar store tissue applied with Minwax Polyurethane to seal it so I can make it waterproof and paint should I desire. I think I may just give it a few coats of varnish and leave it as is, as it is a beta model. I am not sure how it will go, but I am guessing by its current weight of just shy of 11 oz without finishing, and rudder block, it should go pretty good. Or at least I hope so. If the others I have watched with Bee type engines and Sure Start's go as well as they do, mine should go just as well. The only concern I do now have is with the runners on the bottom as they are also foam, and I was not thinking of 'wear' as I epoxied them in place. So I will make sure they are well coated. I did a test on scrap foam using Polyester Fiberglass resin, and it truly ate it up! Anyways, here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.