Riviera Motor Boat Kit 400mm – WBC1000
Brand: The Wooden Model Boat Company
Part No: WBC1000
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Description
The Wooden Model Boat Company Riviera Motor Boat Kit 400mm captures the spirit of the elegant open-cockpit four-seater runabouts of the 1930s–40s. Designed to drive well in most conditions and excel on calmer water, it throws a satisfying bow wave and leaves a tidy wake. Precise laser-cut balsa and ply components combine with an interlocking, semi self-jigging hull for a straightforward, accurate build. Whether you choose two-channel radio control or static display, the build process is similar and the results are rewarding. Part number WBC1000.
Key Features
- Accurate laser-cut balsa and ply components.
- Plastic 3D-printed seats with Perspex windscreen.
- Interlocking, semi self-jigging parts for easier alignment.
- Quick assembly with a minimal parts count.
- Designed for two-channel radio control.
- Takes a basic 280-size brushed motor.
- Ideal for small ponds and lakes.
What's In The Box
- Laser-cut hull parts set
- Laser-cut deck parts set
- Laser-cut stand parts set
- Perspex windscreen
- 3D-printed plastic seat set
- Deck magnet set
- Comprehensive instruction manual
Needed To Complete
- 280-size brushed motor
- 15A marine ESC
- Mini or micro servo
- 2-channel 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver combo
- 150 x 2mm threaded propeller shaft
- 33 x 22mm brass rudder
- 25mm x M2 brass propeller
- 7.3V 1100mAh LiPo battery and suitable charger
- Suitable glues, paints and building materials
Technical Specifications
- Weight: 505g (17.81oz)
- Shipping Weight: 0.43kg (0.95lb)
- Height: 100mm (3.94in)
- Width: 120mm (4.72in)
- Product Length: 410mm (16.14in)
- Completion Level: Kit
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Material: Wood
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The Wooden Model Boat Company Riviera Motor Boat Kit 400mm Manuals & Guides
Specifications
Based on a classic open cockpit 4-seater the Riviera is a design that epitomises a classic wooden runabout of the 1930s and '40s. It drives well in most conditions, excels in calmer water and looks very much the part, displacing a satisfying bow wave and leaving a tidy wake.
The Wooden Model Boat Company prides itself on producing traditional model boat kits that build quickly and accurately into delightful semi-scale replicas, each as happy cruising on the lake as it is adorning the mantelpiece at home. Using precise laser-cut balsa and ply parts, coupled with a semi self-jigging / interlocking hull frame and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, success is practically guaranteed. Whether you plan to build the Riviera for two-channel radio control or static display the process is very similar as are the rewards.
The Wooden Model Boat Company Riviera Motor Boat Kit 400mm Key Features:
- Based on a classic open cockpit 4-seater the Riviera is a design that epitomises a classic wooden runabout of the 1930s and '40s. It drives well in most conditions, excels in calmer water and looks very much the part, displacing a satisfying bow wave and leaving a tidy wake.
The Wooden Model Boat Company prides itself on producing traditional model boat kits that build quickly and accurately into delightful semi-scale replicas, each as happy cruising on the lake as it is adorning the mantelpiece at home. Using precise laser-cut balsa and ply parts, coupled with a semi self-jigging / interlocking hull frame and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, success is practically guaranteed. Whether you plan to build the Riviera for two-channel radio control or static display the process is very similar as are the rewards. - Accurate laser-cut balsa and ply components.
- Plastic 3D printed seats.
- Interlocking self-jigging parts.
- Quick assembly with minimal parts count.
- Designed for two-channel radio control.
- Takes a basic 280-size brushed motor.
- 400mm long.
- Perfect for small ponds and lakes.
What's in the Box:
- 1x Laser-cut hull parts set.
- 1x Laser-cut deck parts set.
- 1x Laser-cut stand parts set.
- 1x Perspex windscreen.
- 1x 3D printed plastic seat set.
- 1x Deck magnet set.
- 1x Comprehensive instruction manual.
Needed to Complete:
- 1x 280-size brushed motor.
- 1x 15A marine ESC.
- 1x Mini or micro servo.
- 1x 2-channel 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver combo.
- 1x 150 x 2mm threaded propeller shaft.
- 1x 33 x 22mm brass rudder.
- 1x 25mm x M2 brass propeller.
- 1x 7.3V 1100mAh LiPo battery & suitable charger.
- 1x Suitable glues, paints and building materials.
Manuals & Parts Explosions:
The Wooden Model Boat Company Riviera Motor Boat Kit 400mm Tech Specs:
- Weight: 505g / 17.81oz
- Shipping Weight: 0.43kg / 0.95lbs
- Product Height: 100mm / 3.94in
- Product Width: 120mm / 4.72in
- Product Length: 410mm / 16.14in
- Completion Level: Kit
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Material: Wood
Key Info:
- Brand: The Wooden Model Boat Company
- Part No: WBC1000
- Barcode: 5051121246636
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