Hi Robert,
I built this Aeronaut Diva a couple of years ago, she is complete and ready to sale, l just need the council to refill the local pond which was emptied during the lockdown, so far she’s only been leak tested in a long plastic flower tub. I did post some photos during the build and some when she was completed. If you can find them let me know and l will repost them. It’s a very rewarding kit, with some challenges on the way.
All the best
Richard
Robert, Thanks for enquiry, for this kit I used Gorilla wood glue and this is what I always use now. It is relatively thick, but is good to use. Otherwise in places where you may feel something a bit thinner is more suitable then evo stik waterproof is a good alternative. For the speed controller I used a car model from Arrow models this works very well but would recommend an Mtronics Viper Marine 10, currently discounted by Howes models from £27.99 to £20.99. I am using a 7.2v Mn 2000 which I never manage to exhaust in a sailing session. If you purchase an MFA motor and it comes with a fixing, this will not be needed ads the appropriate bulkhead is already drilled for the motor to be fitted directly to and and is in line with the propshaft. The motor, shaft and esc can all be obtained from Howes and a battery as well. I always use Overlander batteries and these are available from Howes too. Obviously choose a shaft at the same length as the kit item.
The prop in the kit is minute so try to get a prop of similar dimensions with a 4mm boss.
Best regards
Geoff.
PS. Decant some of the glue into a small pot, rather than struggle to get it out of the bottle each time and apply with a small brush. Store the brush in a jar of water so that it is always ready to use after a quick wipe to get rid of the water. See my Morston Blog on for a full description of the method I use.
If you have built this model last year I will follow your instructions. I will get a 4mm shaft and that motor could you please tell me where I will get them as I am a bit of a novice, I am very thankful for this information. I am going to start building it on Friday and I will put pictures on build log as I go on with it thank you very much for the information👍
Hello Robert, I built an Aeronaut Diva last spring as my second boat in Lockdown. It was a joy to build and a pleasure to sail. I would suggest that you upgrade the kit propshaft by using a 4mm shaft instead of the one supplied in the kit which is flimsy and if used with a decent motor vibrates a lot at middle speed. If you fit an MFA 385 she will plane quite easily. If you want a more sedate model then a standard 400 will do. I found the windows a bit tricky and for best effect use a good canopy glue. (I found out too late!) See mine in my harbour.
Best wishes and follow the instruction book and you should finish with a nice model.
Thank you for those links to suppliers of Aeronaut kits, Doug. I have already looked at the German Aeronaut and would think about buying direct from them. If I can raise myself out of my current stupor, finish the barge and the LST, which wouldn't take much over a week at my normal rate, I will hopefully have the 'get up and go' to start another build and one I have considered for some time is the 'Hansjolle' yacht from Aeronaut. My heart is more in sailing craft and there are very few kits. Although I prefer building from scratch, I feel a kit would not tax me so much in my enfeebled state. However, we will see what we will see.
I have been reading other people’s comments on other builds and I am sure there is very skill full boat builders on this site including yourself so I am sure someone will help me out if I get stuck.👍
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Thank you
Robert 👍
I built this Aeronaut Diva a couple of years ago, she is complete and ready to sale, l just need the council to refill the local pond which was emptied during the lockdown, so far she’s only been leak tested in a long plastic flower tub. I did post some photos during the build and some when she was completed. If you can find them let me know and l will repost them. It’s a very rewarding kit, with some challenges on the way.
All the best
Richard
Thank you very much for that information it is well appreciated I will get this ordered.
Thank You
Robert👍
The prop in the kit is minute so try to get a prop of similar dimensions with a 4mm boss.
Best regards
Geoff.
PS. Decant some of the glue into a small pot, rather than struggle to get it out of the bottle each time and apply with a small brush. Store the brush in a jar of water so that it is always ready to use after a quick wipe to get rid of the water. See my Morston Blog on for a full description of the method I use.
https://howesmodels.co.uk/product/mtroniks-microviper-marine-10-boat-esc-electric-speed-controller/
I forgot to ask you on my last comment what ESC did you use and what type of glue did you use. This information would be very great full.
Many Thanks
Robert Cooper👍
If you have built this model last year I will follow your instructions. I will get a 4mm shaft and that motor could you please tell me where I will get them as I am a bit of a novice, I am very thankful for this information. I am going to start building it on Friday and I will put pictures on build log as I go on with it thank you very much for the information👍
Best wishes and follow the instruction book and you should finish with a nice model.
Geoff Lambert
Cheers, Nerys
I have been reading other people’s comments on other builds and I am sure there is very skill full boat builders on this site including yourself so I am sure someone will help me out if I get stuck.👍
We have great and very skilful members here on the site that i am sure will help you with there knowledge and knowhow.
Martin555.