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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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 white bead is , nylon cord

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    well its built , a pleasant build , now to get it wet

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    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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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    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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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    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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 has been wrong , i just followed the instructions ,

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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 looked at a out runner from a aircraft but maybe that would be too quick

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    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    the Riva is so iconic like a old Bentley racer , which i also saw there funnily enough

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    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 range , so i thought i would try this , , but for me , a Riva would be a dream come true ,

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    your classic looks superb i hope mine can be as good as that , though i have a little damage to the rear deck panels as it came that way , beautiful craft

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    that would be great , thanks simon

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    that is very interesting , and yes worth knowing indeed , thanks i am learning more all the time

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ aeronaut classic
    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    many thanks ,Canabus i will look at those , i don't think battery space would be
    issue ,

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    5 years ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง sandgrounder ( Able Seaman)
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    i have bought a aeronaut classic kit to build over the winter , i have had to suspend other models (tugs) due to fumes and winter ventilation .
    it will be my first wood kit build ,
    i would like to fit a brush-less motor in the Classic but do not know which motor i could use to replace a speed 400,
    can anyone recommend a brush-less motor for the classic



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