Riva Rivarama at play

[Habanero]

No I didn't build it :p

Thanks to Petej (dotcom) for the pics - turned out great.

[Kmot]

Awesome boat, fabulous pictures! :)

[trawlerlover]

Wow that's an amazing boat! Compliments to Petej!

[Habanero]

Wow that's an amazing boat! Compliments to Petej!Yes he is very good- usually snaps model planes & people at the local fields.

We did luck out a bit as it was a rare sunny morning at Spreckels- it is close to the bay and usually overcast at that time of day.

[trawlerlover]

Do you have any more pictures that we could see? I really like that boat. Just another I have to add to the build list I guess. :rolleyes: I have too many on my list already and I just joined this forum a couple months ago. I really have to quit looking at this forum or else I'll never be able to build all the boats I want. :D

[Hannu Vuorinen]

Hi,

Fantastic pics, thanks for sharing! What is the size of Riva?
How it is powered?
Is this Ghien made of?

Thanks again & BR,

Hannu

[Habanero]

Do you have any more pictures that we could see? I really like that boat. Just another I have to add to the build list I guess. :rolleyes: I have too many on my list already and I just joined this forum a couple months ago. I really have to quit looking at this forum or else I'll never be able to build all the boats I want. :DSure I have plenty of pics- and you can't build it at least there are no kits to my knowlege.

I am building a Midwest tug kit now- but this one is way beyond my current skill level- it was converted for me by H20 Hobbies but made in Vietnam.

You can buy it RC ready.

I bought it RTR but ended up investing in a 2.4 Spektrum setup because I was concerned with interference. This allowed me to shorten the antenna preserving the scale appearance.

Considering the amount of time it took to construct & the overall quality (wood & brass accents) I think it is a bargain. The craftsmanship top notch- it truly is a work of art my girfriend is buying me a glass case for it- I think I'm marrying her!

Now I'm pining for the Ariston.

[Habanero]

Hi,

Fantastic pics, thanks for sharing! What is the size of Riva?
How it is powered?
Is this Ghien made of?

Thanks again & BR,

HannuIt is 35" and has a b36 water-cooled brushless motor.

Only thing I don't like is it has a relatively short run time. Not sure how to go about recitifying that without adding the extra weight of more batteries.

I'm am using 7.2's but have some 8.4 Volt batteries - but I don't know if they might harm the speed control or motor- I certainly don't want to fry anything :eek:

[trawlerlover]

Where did you get it RTR? Also what tug are you working on now? I just finished the Carol Moran about a month (or so) ago. Now I'm building a Triple Cockpit, and I'm in a little bit over my head. But I plan to finish it and make it look nice anyway! :cool: Also maybe I should just PM you my email address and then you can send me more pictures. :D

[Habanero]

Where did you get it RTR? Also what tug are you working on now? I just finished the Carol Moran about a month (or so) ago. Now I'm building a Triple Cockpit, and I'm in a little bit over my head. But I plan to finish it and make it look nice anyway! :cool: Also maybe I should just PM you my email address and then you can send me more pictures. :DI got it from H2O Hobbies.

I am building a Jim Wilder. I screwed up on the planking and need to get more- at this point all I'm trying to do is get it seaworthy and maybe it will look good on the water at least. :p A good sanding may be my salvation.

Last two pics- best I could manage with my camera.

[keith S]

Nice. very nice looking vessel.

[trawlerlover]

oops, sorry you already answered that. :o Anyway is the Jim Wilder your first boat. The Carol Moran was mine. Everybody complains about Dumas but I think that the boat and instructions were reasonable. How about you? And sorry if I'm sort of hijacking the thread, even if the thread is yours (would it be hijacking :confused: ).


but this one is way beyond my current skill level- it was built for me by H20 Hobbies.

[Habanero]

oops, sorry you already answered that. :o Anyway is the Jim Wilder your first boat. The Carol Moran was mine. Everybody complains about Dumas but I think that the boat and instructions were reasonable. How about you? And sorry if I'm sort of hijacking the thread, even if the thread is yours (would it be hijacking :confused: ).It is my first build. I wanted RC but this particular kit is not for beginners I think. The directions are OK I have been able to interpret them but if I had known I would be cutting/ shaping the planks to fit the hull I might not have tackled this (I have never worked with wood at all- I'm cutting the planks with scissors).

However I like the challenge and (provided I can acquire some replacement planks) I am confident I will finish her OK.

[trawlerlover]

It is my first build. I wanted RC but this particular kit is not for beginners I think. The directions are OK I have been able to interpret them but if I had known I would be cutting/ shaping the planks to fit the hull I might not have tackled this (I have never worked with wood at all- I'm cutting the planks with scissors).

However I like the challenge and (provided I can acquire some replacement planks) I am confident I will finish her OK.

As you probably figured the Chris Craft is only my second boat. The directions for it can get pretty confusing. For me I wanted to work with wood all along but I am happy that I started with styrene. Luckily my Dad had all the tools I needed (except a Dremel) so I was able to build a most of these boats without buying new tools. Did you get your Dremel yet? If not I highly recommend it, it's very helpful and versatile. I've already needed extra planks too, I screwed up the first planks :o, I blame the directions (and me not reading close enough :o). Now I have one more question, where are the pictures of your Jim Wilder? I don't see them but they need to be here somewhere. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. ;)

[graphixman]

It is a very nice looking boat. Rides low in the water though. File # Rivarama 6.jpg looks scary almost as if it were about to become a submarine! "Yikes".

[Habanero]

As you probably figured the Chris Craft is only my second boat. The directions for it can get pretty confusing. For me I wanted to work with wood all along but I am happy that I started with styrene. Luckily my Dad had all the tools I needed (except a Dremel) so I was able to build a most of these boats without buying new tools. Did you get your Dremel yet? If not I highly recommend it, it's very helpful and versatile. I've already needed extra planks too, I screwed up the first planks :o, I blame the directions (and me not reading close enough :o). Now I have one more question, where are the pictures of your Jim Wilder? I don't see them but they need to be here somewhere. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. ;)i am mobile - will take some pics sunday.

[Habanero]

It is a very nice looking boat. Rides low in the water though. File # Rivarama 6.jpg looks scary almost as if it were about to become a submarine! "Yikes".
riding too high is the problem- cavitation. too much throttle and she tends to porpoise.

[Hannu Vuorinen]

Hi,

Habanero, have you checked balance point of Riva?

Also, reason for porpoising is either or both 2 things together ,
prop angle is not correct, and bottom shape is curving up in the end,
I have had both troubles in several Rivas or similar ones (equipage Monaco)

I added trim blocks at the end together with balance point issue, and porpoising disappered, rock solid runners after those tunings

Best regards,

Hannu

Photos by Tom Hatinen

[Habanero]

Hi,

Habanero, have you checked balance point of Riva?

Also, reason for porpoising is either or both 2 things together ,
prop angle is not correct, and bottom shape is curving up in the end,
I have had both troubles in several Rivas or similar ones (equipage Monaco)

I added trim blocks at the end together with balance point issue, and porpoising disappered, rock solid runners after those tunings

Best regards,

Hannu

Photos by Tom HatinenVery nice boat- I will try a different prop perhaps. The builder said this trait is inherent to it's being very heavy in the bow. More precise TX throttle management may be the most pragmatic solution. A DX6 came with a plane I fly- I have used it with other boats successfully.

[Habanero]

As you probably figured the Chris Craft is only my second boat. The directions for it can get pretty confusing. For me I wanted to work with wood all along but I am happy that I started with styrene. Luckily my Dad had all the tools I needed (except a Dremel) so I was able to build a most of these boats without buying new tools. Did you get your Dremel yet? If not I highly recommend it, it's very helpful and versatile. I've already needed extra planks too, I screwed up the first planks :o, I blame the directions (and me not reading close enough :o). Now I have one more question, where are the pictures of your Jim Wilder? I don't see them but they need to be here somewhere. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. ;)As of 8 this evening:

[Schmango78]

I am converting the exact same boat from static display to RC. I have installed twin shafts, anyone know how I should power it?