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Title: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on January 30, 2014, 10:54:07 am
Hi, as promised on the glue/varnish threads I will post here the process of my first wooden boat build.

I started with the depron jig , glued it on shelf from my cabinet with few spots of contact cement to make sure the jig stays straight.(glad I only used tiny drops, the depron does not look like it likes that stuff)

Next was removing the bits from die cut sheets of ply ,sanding them a bit and plugging them on the jig.
(one frame bit was cracked a bit by me trying to get it out without checking was the piece die cut all the way...-was not- , drop of ca to the rescue)

That is all I have so far, still waiting the glue to arrive. -or should I go ahead with ca  :embarrassed: -I guess it is best to wait a bit.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sovm4RBOrgA/Uuou5xgoYII/AAAAAAAAAJ4/5zH0NrspsPk/w1103-h827-no/P1050498.JPG)

The propeller arrived as 2-bladed but with one extra blade rattling in the box :((   -not an issue since I want to use 4mm shaft so the prop choices are better.

Will soon order stuff from cornwall anyway.

So far everything looks really nice, the price was so cheap(78€ delivered) that I was excepting something like toy grade stuff but everything loos just as nice like my previous project build graupner bremen was.

Side note: looks like the kit has changed a bit, all the pics I´ve seen have brass railing and large decal sheet, this only has few Diva decals and steel rod(looks like stainless) to do the railings and stuff.

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on January 30, 2014, 03:45:18 pm
Small update, the fittings included are good to have, since they are included in the price but quality is not the best(again, great for the price), my fittings bag included 3 cleats of 1 style and 1 of completely different style...

Placed order at cornwall, 20mm and 25mm 3-bladed brass props(all ready have 30mm one).

Stock one is 30mm easy to break red plastic tiny blades of unknown pitch.

-I dont get why the rotation is labelled differently from manufacturer to manufacturer. All my props are left handed but these right handed ones are same handed as my left handed racing ones(octura,propshop...) -but it wont matter much since most motors have 0 timing so both will work.

6.5" 4mm prop shaft(they stated that is the tube lenght, 1.5" more for the threaded bits). That makes it 8" long (20.32cm) . The stock one is 2mm not threaded 20cm long with 18cm long tube so this should fit with small mods if needed.

I do have some motors of different size but ordered  "JP Power 400 Motor" to try. No idea of the mounting screws but ordered 2.5mm ones to be sure it fits(have 2 and 3mm ones all ready)



Here is the whole shopping list if interested.
C8000                  Universal Joint                        
 
 C8005                 Plain Coupling Insert 2.3mm           
 
 C8011                 Threaded Coupling Insert M4           
 
 RAB146-05             20mm M4 Threaded 3 Blade R/H           
                       Brass A-Type Propeller                                             
 
 A4937/15              4937/15 Torpedo Cleat Nickle     4     
                       Plated 15mm                                                       
 
 AM08                  Cleat 15mm (4)                     
 
 SQ9060                Squadron White Putty 2.03oz           
                       Tube                                                               
 
 RAB156-49             25mm M4 Threaded 3 Blade R/H         
                       Brass D-Type Propeller                                             
 
 K51010                M2.5 x 6mm Cheese Head Screw         
                       (10)                                                               
 
 2476                  Pins Plastic Headed for               
                       Modelling                                                         
 
 C4316                 Fine Line 6.5in Propshaft M4           
                       Thread - Stainless Steel                                           
 
 P5510370              JP Power 400 Motor     
           


-Pate   
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: tica on January 30, 2014, 05:53:46 pm
Nice model to start with  :-))

I installed a brushless in my wifes Classic (same size as Diva) http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43381.0.html (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43381.0.html)
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on January 30, 2014, 07:00:41 pm
Nice boat you have there, actually I would have bought the classic instead but it was not in stock at the time. -But I am sure the diva will look neat also when all ready.

I use brushless stuff on my go fast boats but the throttle feel is so good on old brushed technology, even compared to sensored brushless that I just have to keep using it on scale stuff.

Just waiting the titebond 3 glue  so I can really start...  <*<   that ca bottle on my table is looking so tempting right now.  %%

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: SailorGreg on February 01, 2014, 08:19:20 pm
If you are still waiting for the Titebond, I would suggest you crack on with the CA.  A decent CA bond in wood is stronger than the wood itself and after that any improvement is entirely academic.  I have used CA exclusively in my build here (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,46157.0.html) and everything is a solid as a rock.  My hull will be double planked, and I plan to epoxy it inside and out (possibly with lightweight glass cloth outside) but even without all that I think a decent joint held with CA is as good as anything else.  I wouldn't build a full size boat with it, but for models it seems to me the ideal glue.  And things do move along very quickly as the joints are done in seconds  :-))

(Having said that, Titebond 3 is a really good glue and I have used it a lot in furniture and other full scale work - for bonding large areas or complex structures that take a while to assemble you can't beat it  O0 )

Greg
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 01, 2014, 09:24:57 pm
Hi, the hull will be coated with epoxy after it is build so I guess it wont matter what I use to glue it together since epoxy will hold the pieces permanently.

However 2 steps from now involves gluing multiple pieces at the same time and the parts may need to be moved around a bit so better to have slow glue for that.

If the titebond wont arrive monday I will start with the ca and hope for the best...


Oh, and I have been testing the humbrol paints and will most likely invest in acrylic spray for the hull paint. -painted the rudder to test paint  and the damn humbrol wont dry even,  tiny spots(looks like dust but its not that) all over the surface...

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 01, 2014, 10:25:27 pm
LOL,you just had to suggest ca... -naturally I had to try, wanted to test it on one piece...

-ended up to here.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ewwubv7MZXs/Uu1zgtZ2P5I/AAAAAAAAAKY/w9LfBq5fryQ/s912/P1050500.JPG)


Looks like CA works, and a dab of kicker to boot.

Tomorrow I will sand the frame a bit so the sides fit and will see if I wait for the titebond or not...


-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: SailorGreg on February 02, 2014, 08:18:59 am
Good start.  Goes quickly doesn't it?   O0

I agree - when several pieces go together at the same time you need a glue that gives you time to get it right.  Wait for the Titebond for those bits.

Greg
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 02, 2014, 04:05:56 pm
Hoping I have enough of clamps...  -the hull side panels are a bit crooked, needs almost all of my clamps to make it straight, and I think one side is longer... could be that the whole boat is a bit off but will see when ready...  have used that jig so it should be straight but I guess everything is possible.


(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rRSUT_PhPxs/Uu5sEZJlgeI/AAAAAAAAAKo/U4OqG22PbW8/s912/P1050501.JPG)

-pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 02, 2014, 04:17:42 pm
 :-)) I have built the Queen and I am in the process of building the princess, good kits which fit together nicely and make fine looking models,needs plenty of vanish which brings the look of the wood out,like to post photo's but have not worked that one out,happy modelling,Ray. :-)) :-))   
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 02, 2014, 05:15:53 pm
Ray,  am thinking of ordering the queen or princess next.

Any thoughts of what to use as a filler? -epoxy with sanding dust to match color?

I did the best  I could but there is slight gap at the front.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KesGsZGXUaU/Uu58J3GgsGI/AAAAAAAAALA/jZiOsXnrjgc/s912/P1050503.JPG)

Also the bottom and sides are just tacked in place, should I do 100% ca seam or just cover all with epoxy?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YL-teaTWykI/Uu58JPXqCeI/AAAAAAAAAK8/1NzqF5wZsZE/s912/P1050502.JPG)

Greg, this goes together quite a bit faster then what I thought.  {-)

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 02, 2014, 06:16:03 pm
 :-)) Hi,fastvee, regard filler I used normal wood filler coloured with some mahogany stain,the bow on the inside was strengthened with some resin so that it could take a lot knocks,fitted with a brushless motor and esc same running gear as my sea commander both go like stink,best of luck with your build,Ray :-)) :-)) 
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: vnkiwi on February 02, 2014, 06:56:31 pm
Use epoxy, now that it is cyano tacked, then you will have a strong permanant bond
cheers

Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Stavros on February 02, 2014, 07:09:04 pm
Personally I would do a full ca joint THEN epoxy inside the hull BEFORE putting the deck on her
 
Dave
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: vnkiwi on February 02, 2014, 07:50:42 pm
I bow to Dave's advice, I've done both.
cheers
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 02, 2014, 09:27:19 pm
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/[url=http://postimg.org/image/ax4g5pljn/]http://s29.postimg.org/ax4g5pljn/137.jpg[/url] [url=http://postimg.org/image/80hf5ffpv/]http://s29.postimg.org/80hf5ffpv/151.jpg[/url]) :-)) I am trying to post images just testing folks!,ray :-))
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 02, 2014, 09:44:39 pm
(http://s29.postimg.org/80hf5ffpv/151.jpg?noCache=1391375957)(http://s29.postimg.org/ax4g5pljn/137.jpg?noCache=1391375957)
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 03, 2014, 12:26:00 pm
ca and epoxy on  :-))

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LDA7G54fJg0/Uu-I2CipGcI/AAAAAAAAALU/XzM9jmeDMJg/s640/P1050513.JPG)
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 03, 2014, 08:31:46 pm
The titebond arrived today and tested it on the deck. Looks like this suits the trailer of my truck well!

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lD3rTxMwFhQ/Uu_8GqQ_hmI/AAAAAAAAAL0/IyOLg5FU8Qo/s912/P1050514.JPG)


-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 03, 2014, 08:43:33 pm
 :-)) Hi,fastvee,you won't have to worry about transporting the boat to the lake then,happy sailing,Ray. :-))
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: SailorGreg on February 03, 2014, 09:11:52 pm
Wow - once you get going you really do crack on!  Looking good, keep the photos coming   :-)) :-))

Greg
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 04, 2014, 05:26:11 pm
Found out that the side panels are just veneer,thin mahogany layer on top. So naturally I sanded through in the corners...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--P6kT34OacI/UvEhu4y0kRI/AAAAAAAAAMM/IjomN7K4ZuU/s912/P1050516.JPG)

-but a dab of paint and a coat of stain (that actually seams to stick on the paint) on and it looks better. May add one more coat before I start the varnishing.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u6juZK4oD6E/UvEhwaeIPsI/AAAAAAAAAMg/W3p9d3V8_Do/s912/P1050519.JPG)
(the hull is only stained in the pic not the superstructure)


-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 04, 2014, 05:58:21 pm
I should have mention that the veneer is rather thin,I used a rather fine sand paper and had to use a bit of mahogany stain at the bow which blended in quite well and cannot be seen,the skin fits well and with a bit of care leaves no gaps to be filled,the instructions are in german but are easy to follow,after I finished the Queen I found out that the english instructions are on the Aero-Naut veb site,happy modelling,Ray.   
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 05, 2014, 10:50:41 am
Ray, I did print the English manual even before I had the boat, but ditched it soon after the build started.. -it did not match the German instruction manual at all.

The kit has changed a bit and thinking the English manual is for the older model with different parts.

Was much better to just look at the piccies.  ok2

-2 more coats of stain applied, now the color is close to my liking, and the varnish should darken it a bit more.

Thinking should I leave the top part a bit lighter then hull, could look nice also? -no stain on the top yet.


(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q2FQVRhJr8w/UvIWES2VcdI/AAAAAAAAAM4/en1Mgw8XVag/s912/P1050525.JPG)

-Pate


Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 06, 2014, 12:53:54 pm
Started with the varnish.

The hull is stained 4 times and the top has 2 coats. So there is that slight difference in color that I wanted.

just brushed 2nd coat of varnish on.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N9xcRoMgF3U/UvOFLaNwdtI/AAAAAAAAANQ/1P9_Gp4ZZp0/s912/P1050534.JPG)

Maybe it will look nicer after 10+ coats but even after 2 coats it looks so shiny!

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 07, 2014, 08:29:30 pm
3rd coat on, also tried upholstering for the first time, kit included this cool white "pleather" and added a blue rope details on the seats.

Modified the rear seat and table,etc bits and pieces to suit the  look I am planning.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qRnWdndZ_Xw/UvVBQ7PFQLI/AAAAAAAAAOA/7E9xYid2xd4/w1103-h827-no/P1050544.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Gb10O-Iueug/UvVBQJFpSSI/AAAAAAAAAN4/aWEP_Y8NyxY/w1103-h827-no/P1050540.JPG)

Starting to look like a boat.

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: tica on February 07, 2014, 08:42:30 pm
Looking great  :-))

Pushed by this perfect build  I just went by my modelboat pusher (the only one worth mention in Denmark) and bought the "Jenny" for a special project. More progress on the Phantom just have to be done and then it's buildtime  :-)

Br
Carsten
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: sparkey on February 07, 2014, 08:50:49 pm
 :-)) Fine looking model there,I love the wood look of these kits old fashioned like me,you will find it will sail as good as it looks, I have found it might need a bit of ballast in the nose I look forward to seeing it on the water,happy sailing,Ray :-)) :-)) :-))     
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: peter61_uk on February 07, 2014, 09:11:02 pm
Superb looking boat ........ You should be well proud of the result.  :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: tica on February 07, 2014, 09:17:01 pm
Inspiration video of a Diva owned by one of my friends from Vallensbæk model boat klub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHZgXuln4Fc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHZgXuln4Fc)
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 07, 2014, 09:41:38 pm
Thanks guys, perfect, {:-{ -this is not even close to perfect but has taught me a lot of wooden boats.

Biggest lesson was the building board needs to be flat. -this boat has something "off" -the left and right side are not 100% same looking.

Just got the new board today, 120x60cm of 25mm mdf, should be good base to use.



Hoping the next (Dumas Chris-Craft 1949 runabout) build will be better.

But this Diva is not ready yet, a lot more to do...varnish,hull bottom painting,windows,motor...

Glad I stained the hull, the dark brown look is just what I wanted.

tica, hope to see a build log of Jenny  :-))   -was thinking about getting it for my next build but I chose the Chris-Craft so I can try planking.


-Pate

Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Stavros on February 07, 2014, 10:00:12 pm
Pate, one observation would it not be better to screw some timber under the board say 3 lengths just to stop any chance of the board twisting........please don't take this as a criticism but a suggestion 
 
Dave
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 07, 2014, 10:30:17 pm
Hi Dave, I´ll  take all the help and suggestions I get! -I am a newbie in scale boat builds after all.

If you believe there is a chance that this can twist(this board is 25mm thick) then I guess I will go to the lumber yard tomorrow  :-))

Just hoping that the new pieces wont pull the now straight board crooked...(mdf is usually a lot straighter then solid woods)

-maybe I should use mdf strips or am I missing the point?

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Stavros on February 07, 2014, 10:34:29 pm
Personally I would suggest 40x40mm 3 or 4 under the board glued and screwed to hold it down,,,,,,make sure the wood is straight before you buy it
 
Dave
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 07, 2014, 11:06:31 pm
Thanks Dave, I´ll go tomorrow and see what they have, usually closest to 40mm we have over here is 2x2" and that could raise the board maybe too high to be comfortible to work on and I cant saw the dinner table legs  :embarrassed: or can I...no :police:

Maybe I will find something....

-I guess even regular 20x120mm is better then nothing.

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 08, 2014, 11:47:02 am
Slight off topic continues a bit sorry.


This morning I checked the mdf plate and it was not straight anymore.  >>:-( -bought it from cold storage (-10) to room temperature and it looks affected the shape a bit.

So to the lumber yard I went.

20x50mm, thought installing them wide side to board to make it thinner but when I got the pieces home and checked against the ruler(that I think is straight) the narrow edges were straight as an arrow and wider were "almost perfect"  -so had to use them this way. and now it is even higher then was planned. but it looks to be ok height so no prob.



Hoping this is enough to keep it straight.

if you think it needs more I will get more stiffeners.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WUZUKzFm1Og/UvYWuwKf4DI/AAAAAAAAAOs/zOoWPJAn9fY/w620-h827-no/P1050545.JPG)

I am not a woodworker and cant saw a straight line so this was doomed to look like it does... -but looks straight.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2DkqC4tADno/UvYWvl1F6cI/AAAAAAAAAO0/Eqd5TLyKKOo/w1103-h827-no/P1050546.JPG)

I may fill the screw holes and paint it white.

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: peter61_uk on February 08, 2014, 01:58:58 pm
That'll do the Job  :-))
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 10, 2014, 02:52:14 pm
I should have sprayed  the varnish with airbrush from the start... -just watersanded the 4th brushed layer a bit and sprayed a unthinned coat on and it went on so smooth...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WSFYCEnb4d0/UvjianQ-mMI/AAAAAAAAAQw/ectsmWw2c2M/w1103-h827-no/P1050554.JPG)

Tomorrow another coat  %%
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: martno1fan on February 10, 2014, 03:58:06 pm
Looks nice Pate but shouldnt you be building a fast cat  :} .
Mart
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 10, 2014, 05:15:12 pm
Hi Mart,thanks  lol the cat is on the side burner, not in a hurry to finish it but will be ready for summer! -only need the esc´s for it now and can start with the assembly.

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: SailorGreg on February 11, 2014, 11:10:32 pm
Lovely varnish Pate.  Are you going to cut it back and polish it once it's cured?  I go for 800, 1000 and 1200 wet and dry used wet then finish off with this (http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/autoglym/paint-renovator.aspx) to give the final polish.  Works for me   :-))

Greg
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 11, 2014, 11:17:11 pm
Hi Greg, I just few hours a go wetsanded with 400 and 800 grit using sanding block on the whole boat. Took a lot of varnish off but wanted to try and get all brush marks off.  -just was not 100% happy with it and will try as many times as it takes.  -I usually use acrylic clear never used these vintage products lol.

Will airbrush tomorrow 1 coat and see if more is needed.

I do have plenty of professional polishing stuff but I thought that these classic varnishes cant be polished since they are "soft" ?

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: SailorGreg on February 12, 2014, 10:52:41 pm
Yes, I think you are right - if it's good old fashioned oil-based varnish then you can't cut it back and polish like you can with a polyurethane or epoxy finish.  You have to rely on skill, a good brush (or airbrush) and a warm, dry, dust free workshop for that mirror finish.

That's why I go for modern finishes and the polishing routine   :embarrassed: :embarrassed: .

Greg
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 18, 2014, 02:12:54 pm
Started the another build also and I must say that it is nice to work with 2 projects at the same time. While waiting for the glue on the other one to cure I can work with another. :-))


I like the shine of this varnish but the dust specs are so bad.(it stays tacky about 20 hours so a lot of time for the dust to settle) -my friends cant see the issues I am talking about but I can  <:( -so it may get another kind of clear some day, but for now that is the last coat of varnish.
Few piccies of todays situation.

Have the stuffing tube installed(m4 shaft) ,but the motor wont line up anymore perfectly(it did when I glued the tube) so I need to mod the motor mount a bit.

Also a rushed with the windows, they need to be re done some day, a attacked badly.(these windows go flush with the frames so needed to glue the edges)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KfE3OzElgCA/UwNohXdMiSI/AAAAAAAAAY8/eQYlhulOpEs/w1103-h827-no/P1050622.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JB4cNxU-RE0/UwNohK2yv3I/AAAAAAAAAZE/WHyqFwK0ps4/w1103-h827-no/P1050619.JPG)

(more here  https://picasaweb.google.com/111224188937765926049/Diva?authuser=0&feat=directlink  )

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: DarrenCarter2 on February 19, 2014, 01:44:19 am
Hi mate
Lovely boat :) they sail very well I have one mines been in dry dock for about a year nothing wrong with her others than one side parts of the lid lid has come un stuck and she could do with a good dust but they handle corners very well and semi rough water I have a graupner 400 motor in mine with a 3 blade 25mm brass prop I run it on 7.4 3200 lipos moves quite quickly then :)
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: DarrenCarter2 on February 19, 2014, 01:46:31 am
Here's some pics of mine not as good as yours tho
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 19, 2014, 09:56:14 am
Hello Darren,
Yours looks nice  :-))

-don´t assume that yours is not as good...-there are some issues(that I seem to be the only one to notice  <:( ) with my boat.

This it is my first wooden build so I am somewhat happy with it.



I see that the kit has changed some over the years, your railings and swimming platform, etc. looks different(unless you modified them)

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: DarrenCarter2 on February 20, 2014, 11:42:31 am
Hi yeah mine was changed slightly just to make it a bit better found the instructions for this boat were very poor tho
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on February 25, 2014, 08:31:11 am
Update:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7PHsslP-whI/UwxTp1P-LLI/AAAAAAAAAdk/-Zi9MsTF9hI/s912/P1050666%2520%2528Large%2529.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dnPUAK2DXBA/UwxTo1XPa-I/AAAAAAAAAdU/4808ebPNYJQ/s912/P1050664%2520%2528Large%2529.JPG)

next: motor and servo installation...

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Stavros on February 25, 2014, 10:14:56 am
That really looks WONDERFUL  O0 O0 O0 O0
 
 
Dave
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 25, 2014, 03:11:16 pm
 :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on June 23, 2014, 03:12:16 pm
Finally got the electronics in and the boat wet.

Short teaser video of the maiden, will try and do proper video next time.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oY7005a6hk

Was a bit difficult to drive 3 boats at the same time  {-) (the small boat I was in, the camera boat(Graupner Bremen) and the diva)

-Pate


Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Nordsee on June 30, 2014, 04:31:33 pm
Nice boat, both of them, I first saw them a few years ago at Dortmund Show, they were just being introduced and one was being built on the Stand. Had a Special Show Price of 50€, shame I didn't buy one then! (over 85€ in the Shops now  <:( >:-o )
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: fastvee on June 30, 2014, 05:29:48 pm
Nordsee, thanks, but even at 85€ it still is a bargain  :-))

(and I ordered mine from germany, here is the link (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Diva-Aeronaut-3093-00-/171342725009?pt=RC_Modellbau&hash=item27e4d27f91)... a bit cheaper  ok2   )

-Pate
Title: Re: Aero-Naut Diva, my first wood boat build
Post by: Nordsee on July 01, 2014, 08:52:11 am
Thanks for the Link, just ordered one ( Wife not at home at the Moment!) be here Thursday. EasyPeasy. %)