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boatmadman

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Scratch build Riva
« on: April 22, 2006, 11:38:23 pm »

My latest project nears completion. Its nearly 45" long, and I used plans from Marine Modelling magazine.

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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2006, 11:42:27 pm »

Thats looking very nice, love all the timber work. ron h
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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2006, 12:46:36 pm »

After further work, I just need to learn how to do leather upholstery now!

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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2006, 01:10:37 pm »

Wow, that's beautiful!
Tell us more - what motors are in her? Do those bilges work?  Have you used a wood stain or just a varnish? The pale wood inlay on the top looks gorgeous.  Well done, you must be really proud.
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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2006, 03:11:30 pm »

The motors arent in yet, they will be MFA 850's. The finish is nothing more than 7 coats of intenational paints yacht varnish and LOTS of wet/dry rubbing down in between.
The wood inlay is Lime strip laid on edge between the Mahogony planks. All the sides and tops are Mahogony, the bottom is Beech ply.
The only bought items are the props and rudders.

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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2006, 08:19:13 pm »

Hi Ian,

 You have done a great job there, it looks fantastic. What did you use to make the windscreen surround ?
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Re: Scratch build Riva
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2006, 11:04:45 pm »

Hi,
The windscreen surround is made from thin brass sheet. I cut the outer part in two peices, port and starboard. Then cut inner parts to the same external size, but slightly larger aperture so as to give a frame for the clear sheet to sit in.
I then soldered the whole lot together carefully bent the curves into it by hand, soldered pegs on the bottom to sit in holes drilled in the deck ( I HATED drilling those!), glued in the clear sheet with superglue and stuck it on the boat!
Easy? certainly not, lol took me ages!
Ian
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2006, 04:17:59 pm »

I finally got the upholstery done and its finished! Woo Hoo!
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2006, 04:51:53 pm »

That is beautiful bet you are really proud and rightly so

Colin H
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2006, 06:04:24 pm »

Very nice indeed ,how does she(it) handle like on the water.

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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2007, 06:55:49 am »

Very nice, built for the Itailian lakes this summer? Is it plan or kit built? I fancy a go at one, hope it turns out half as good...How did you make the screen?

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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2007, 09:40:35 am »

Hi, thanks for the comments. It was plan built and came out at 41 inches long.

If you look at the topic - scratch build Riva  - in the 'your builds' section of the forum, there are some photos from earlier in the build and a little info on making the screen. - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=213.0

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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2007, 02:39:14 am »

Very nice job indeed.....what have you opted for running gear?
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2007, 07:15:49 pm »

Hi,
She is built for two 850 type motors, brackets shafts etc in place, but havent got the motors etc in yet - no rush - the weathwer is lousy!
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2007, 07:59:07 pm »

Breath-taking!
Let's see some nice shots of her on the water with the sun on her (we might have to wait a while for these!)
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2007, 09:30:11 pm »

Very nice

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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2007, 04:23:17 pm »

Hi,
She is built for two 850 type motors, brackets shafts etc in place, but havent got the motors etc in yet - no rush - the weathwer is lousy!
[/quoteThat is one fantastic boat you have built mate well done,i think she should look good on the water too .At 40 " id have gone for a petrol motor ,im building a deep v for a strimmer motor28 cc as we speak.It would need water cooling in your boat though but it would certainly make her motor!!.Well done on a great job shes beutifull.
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2007, 04:40:25 pm »

Thanks for the kind comments martno1fan

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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2007, 04:54:30 pm »

Mart will do just fine mate no worries praise is well deserved mate.
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2007, 07:40:45 pm »

Lovely boat, a credit to your time and effort.
I take it the rest of the household haven't noticed the similarity of your newly finished upholstory and the chair in the background (photo 3), nor the strategically placed cushions :-[ - You don't get away with anything on Mayhem ;D
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2007, 07:56:51 pm »

Stunning, Just stunning!
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2007, 08:01:03 pm »

Nice one Danny - no they hadnt noticed - its kinda difficult making sure the cushions stay in the right place!  ;)
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2007, 08:09:56 pm »

I don't know - you kids ;D
You cut it out of the BACK and then blame the dog/cat ;)
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2007, 12:15:44 pm »

I don't know - you kids ;D
You cut it out of the BACK and then blame the dog/cat ;)
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better still blame it on the kids and say well waste not want not  ;D ;D ;D!!
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Re: Finally finished my Riva!
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2007, 12:36:59 pm »

isnt that one reason for the existence of kids?

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