theres a monsoon coming!

Alright, finally got notification that my monsoon is now off backorder, still processing but im one step closer to geting it.
 Im new to sailing (and to this forum) so i thaught id start off with something simple and the natural thing that all rc hobby guys have is 'what can i do to make it better' though in this case from what i hear its 'what can i do to make it work'!, anyway im keen to hear from other monssonist to see what little tricks they have come up with.

thanks Kaffine,  quite suprised after opening the box compared to what i was exepecting, the servo tray was still intact, keel and rudder were straight, steel/plastic cradle stand (much better that the crappy timber one), the mast even has rubber grommets inserted into the stand offs to prevent frays, it looks like the keel mounting shaft is 4mm not 3mm.  the Sails look to be built well with collets and re-enforcement but mine did have a stain in it like oil.
 there are still a couple of issues: the rudder has poor throw (i can fix it with the reciever) but found it was quite tight and bound on the rudder shaft, cotroll rod is still crap, thats the first thing i need to mod with new rod, servo arms and probably a quicker servo.
 The manual is writen in well spoken english (not chinglish) however it was only half complete, instruction given for mounting keel, mast, and main sail. NO info on Rudder, Jib, sheet tension or balast.
  Still for for the money it is an exelent boat for learning the basics and messin around.
 Just gotta figure out this ballast thing, can someone advise how hevy the keel base will weigh if i fill it with #9 lead shot? its all i can find at the moment.

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Edited by 10nemo - 12/Apr/2011 at 5:18am