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    Arno XI Ferrari hydroplane by rvchima - FINISHED - Amati - 1:8

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day

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    Rod,

     

    Thanks for your extensive answer. A lot of helpfull tips.

    Regarding the incisions; I made a mistake (yes it's my English...), i ment the polystyrene bonnet.

    On a Dutch forum a Hydroplane builder used thin plastic adhesive tape, but an incision looks better. Provided that you get the lines straight offcourse.

    I'm curious how you managed that.

     

    I'm not sure if I will post a build log. As opposed to you my build will take very long due to other pursuits. In 5 months I only finished the plywood sheeting.

    Also this is only my second wooden model. Before that I was into Pocher cars etc. (Speaking about an expensive hobby), and comparable plastic kits.

    But I would be gratefull if I can post you an occasional question.

     

    Regards, Peter

    Arno XI Ferrari hydroplane by rvchima - FINISHED - Amati - 1:8

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1901 - Present Day

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    Hi Rod,

     

    I started to build a Hydroplane Amati kit some weeks ago. I searched the net for webshops in Europe (I live in Holland), found one in Italy for 300 Euros (380 in Holland) and took the gamble. It took almost 3 weeks (by airmail.....) but there is was. 

    I am very pleased with your photos and description. The Amati info is often a bit brief. The material in the kit is fine, but unfortunately Amati does not answer to emails.

    Your Hydroplane is beatifull! Also a bit intimidating! I hope mine will look like yours when finished.

    I started planking today, so it will take some time.

     

    The hull looks like a problem; how did you make the incisions without ruining it? And getting the lines straight?

     

    Regards, Peter

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