Italian wooden deck speedboat model in kit form wanted

[strath44]

Hi folks, my dad is a keen builder of scale model boats usually all wood construction, not sure what the scale would be but most are less than 2 feet long.
I heard he fancies doing one of the italian wooden deck speedboats (i ve actually seen quite a few but they are all prebuilt!). I've had a look but dont see many has anyone got any ideas where to try?
many thanks

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strath44 said:

Hi folks, my dad is a keen builder of scale model boats usually all wood construction, not sure what the scale would be but most are less than 2 feet long.
I heard he fancies doing one of the italian wooden deck speedboats (i ve actually seen quite a few but they are all prebuilt!). I've had a look but dont see many has anyone got any ideas where to try?
many thanks

I know nothing about modelling, but the Riva Aquarama is probably going to be the easiest kit to source due to it being the most famous Italian wooden decked boat.

How's the budget?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amati-Aquarama-Italian-Ru...

[strath44]

thanks for the help, thats exactly what im looking for but was hoping for under £100!

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strath44 said:

thanks for the help, thats exactly what im looking for but was hoping for under £100!

A quick Google suggests you'll struggle.

Ironically, a ready built one is cheaper.

[strath44]

yes that was what my initial finding were, ive now turned up this but would prefer a bit more of a 'kit'

http://gb.trapletshop.com/riva-aquarama-cnc-cut-wo...

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strath44 said:

yes that was what my initial finding were, ive now turned up this but would prefer a bit more of a 'kit'

http://gb.trapletshop.com/riva-aquarama-cnc-cut-wo...

It's odd that there aren't more kits about. I wonder whether there is some sort of copyright on the design.

[anonymous-user]

If he is a keen builder, a set of plans and suitable wood might be just as good if he has the tools to cut the timber himself. If not a scroll saw might be a good alternate present to allow him to build his own stuff from scratch.

[cptsideways]

There are a few accurate plans for Chris Crafts & Riva's out there, so accurate people build real ones from the kit plans!

[mcdjl]

A few options here: http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/aeron...

[strath44]

mcdjl thanks for that link there are a couple of nice ones there that are very close!

I think I am going to go down the plans + laser cut parts mentioned above, we built a lot of boats from plans back in the day so think that will be fine!

[strath44]

cptsideways - thanks for the mention of Chris Craft this is nice but a bit on the small side annoyingly (10inch built)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351316397236?ssPageName=...

[allegerita]

Have a look here:
http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/hobby-en-vrije-tijd/mo...

It is in Dutch but Google translate says:
Model Construction drawings and timber plan of the RC Riva Aquarama Special
Available in various sizes, dimensions of the model,
1:12 = boat length 73,5 cm € 12.50
1:10 = boat length 88,5 cm € 12.50
1: 8 = boat length 109 cm € 12.50
1: 7 = boat length 125 cm € 15.00
Indicate what scale you want.
Drawings size A0 or A0+. Includes trusses, complete top and side view and:
- 14 color photographs of build progress, supporting the drawings,
- A build description incl tips/ tricks, materials used
- web sites where to buy the parts, a.o. fittings

Note: the add is not mine. If you need help, further translation or relaying please tell me.