sandgrounder
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Able Seaman · 40 pts
Southport PR9, United Kingdom
Member since Apr 2018
Last online 4 years ago
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aeronaut classic
just as a matter interest how much weight were you thinking , i know it is light and may be quick with the brushless motor
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aeronaut classic
the varnish is a type i bought from the web but the seat is the kit version just wood frame with some foam and a pliable vinyl cover glued in place ,, the whit…
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aeronaut classic
well its built , a pleasant build , now to get it wet
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riva
this one has no plastic inner core it is the 1/10 scale and all wood . throughout , it has a length of 3ft . 950mm i know they have the different size kits
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riva
i am very tempted by the Riva kit , but wondering about the wood issue with storage and shrinkage , tough call but such a beautiful boat
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riva
just a simple question that may be hard to answer , what is the best RC riva kit i am looking at the amati but is there a better kit
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aeronaut classic
as i have said it is my first boat kit build and i have had no problems with anything , all parts fit wonderfully ok i have upgraded the prop shaft but nothing…
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aeronaut classic
i did wonder about the shaft it is a little flimsy so thanks for confirming that and the prop, i a still pondering a motor as there seems so little room i look…
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aeronaut classic
the Riva is so iconic like a old Bentley racer , which i also saw there funnily enough
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aeronaut classic
my dream would be a model Riva , as i took my wife out on lake Garda in one on our 25th anniversary . a craft long admired but sadly the model is out of my ran…
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