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Thorough check over then on to the ballast tank. This turned out to be the grand kids 6 foot paddling pool. A couple of hours filling it then in with the boat. I was expecting to add a lot of weight and was not disappointed. Power is supplied by two 6v/12ah lead acids so a useful start. Two 2kg dive weights were added and it still just bobbed about. I had a roll of lead flashing which I cut in to strips and hammered to shape then placed it judiciously around the hull. Eventually, it was down to the waterline.Well, I had to run it didn't I? Of course. Obviously there was no room but it was possible to spin the boat in its own length - most impressed.Off to the lakes then. Bit of a struggle to get it in the water and a launching cradle/trolley will be needed. On the water it is superb. Flat out it is way beyond scale speed, causing a bow wave to rise to deck level, but will run slower with no problems. I must admit I am amazed by the power of the Komet motors. "In my day" I would have fitted a couple of Decaperms but these 540 sized motors are more than up to the task. The model is very controllable and turns well with a mix of rudder and motors.The model creates a lot of interest at the lake with lots of questions asked. So, 15 months in the build and, I'm pleased to say, well worth it. One thing I have learned (sadly) - don't build at 1:96 any more. The scale is too small for my hands and rather shaky control of them.