Plank on frame construction where each strip of wood is applied to the hull one at a time Made from heartwood honduras mahogany. One of the highest quality mahoganies available and typically used for real boats. Highly polished smooth finish. Many layers of paint and varnish applied. Each layer is left to dry and micro sanded before another layer is applied. Plush leather seats Chrome Brass (propellers, steering wheel, horns, etc.) Built 1953 at Timossi yard, this Triple point hydroplane was designed to compete in the 800kg hydro class. Renaldo Tinerelli was responsible for this highly successful 3 point design which holds the class record of 241.7km/h which still stands today. The hull construction is plywood with a mahogany veneer skin that made for a very light but incredibly strong hull.. The engine used was a V 12 cylinder Ferrari engine of 4493cc capacity, and produced in the region of 550 hp Required for operation (Not included): 2 Channel radio with 1 servo (3Kg for rudder) and electronic speed controller, motor (Speed 700 class), 1 or 2 x 7.2~8.4v NiCad/Ni-MH battery and charger. |