Riva Aquarama Mahogany RC Ship Model Kit from Amati
History of the original:
The Riva Aquarama is one of the most famous and iconic motorboats in the world. It is considered the epitome of elegance, luxury, and Italian craftsmanship on the water.
The Riva Aquarama was first introduced in 1962 by Carlo Riva, heir to the renowned Italian boatbuilding family Riva. Inspired by American runabouts of the 1950s, Carlo Riva developed a boat that immediately attracted worldwide attention with its curved lines, fine woodwork, and powerful engine.
The boat was made from high-quality mahogany, which was sanded, varnished, and polished several times to achieve a deep, glossy finish. The interior featured exclusive leather upholstery and the finest details. The Aquarama was not just a boat—it was a symbol of style and attitude, comparable to an Italian sports car on the water.
The name “Aquarama” alludes to the experience of driving this boat: a kind of cinema experience on the water, comparable to the Cinerama technology popular in film at the time. From the outset, the boat was designed for maximum comfort, speed, and aesthetics.
Famous personalities such as Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Sean Connery, and Gianni Agnelli made the Riva Aquarama synonymous with the jet-set culture of the 1960s and 1970s. It was often seen in glamorous coastal regions such as the Côte d'Azur, Capri, and Lake Como.
A total of 281 Aquarama boats were built before production ceased in 1996, including special models such as the Aquarama Special and the Aquarama Super. Today, it is one of the most valuable and sought-after classic boats in the world.
Description of the kit:
This model is the perfect combination of elegance and craftsmanship. The 1:10 scale Riva impresses not only with its size, but also with its extraordinary attention to detail. The kit has been deliberately designed for model builders who want to operate the model boat with a remote control and enjoy speed on the water. The classic frame construction method was chosen for the build, and modern laser technology ensures that the parts fit together perfectly, enabling quick construction. The precise workmanship and high-quality mahogany ensure an impressive appearance. The very stable frame construction is double planked. The first planking layer is made of 1.5 mm thick linden wood, followed by a second layer of 1.5 mm mahogany. The kit includes a shaft drive, rudder, and propeller, which are only suitable for a stationary model. High-quality components should be used for conversion to an RC model. When designing the model, a drive consisting of two motors and reduction gears was planned. We recommend a direct drive with powerful motors and appropriate modification of the mountings in the hull. The fittings in the kit are made of chrome-plated cast metal and very finely detailed etched parts. The front window surround is made of laser-cut flat material and looks significantly different than in the pictures. The seats and upholstery are made of white plastic, which makes assembly of the model particularly easy. A construction plan and detailed assembly instructions are also included in the kit. Two complete shaft systems, rudders, and motors are also required for the RC drive!
Experience the fascination of the Riva Aquarama model boat and add this masterpiece of model making to your collection.
Order now and immerse yourself in the world of luxury and precision on the water.
Who is this kit suitable for?
The kit is intended for model builders with sufficient experience in ship model building. Painting the precious wood surface requires know-how and practice. Planning and installing the drive requires experience.
What else is needed?
Paints, adhesives, and tools are required and can be found in our product range.
A drive recommendation can be found further down this page in the Accessories tab.
What do the building instructions look like?
The multilingual building instructions are comprehensive and consist of text instructions and explanatory photos and excerpts from the 3D construction drawings, as well as 5 large-format building plans. The original instructions are accompanied by a booklet with a German translation.
There are parts lists and recommendations for drive and accessories.
Languages: German, English, Italian
The assembly instructions are not available for download.
Technical data:
Scale 1:10
Length 850mm
Width 270mm
