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Aeronaut Diva Cabin Cruiser kit

Listed by Robertcooper ·

Specifications

Boat Length
19" (48.26 cm)

Photos

About this boat

This is my new boat kit that arrived yesterday. I will be starting to build it next week. I hope the build will go well.

Comments

  1. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    It was a shame they emptied the one in lockdown. I hope they fill it back up for you. It is very rewarding to build I am enjoying it.

    Thank you
    Robert 👍
    Liked by Martin555
  2. Richard7
    Petty Officer 1st Class
    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
    Liked by Martin555 and Robertcooper
  3. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Mistyotic

    Thank you very much for that information it is well appreciated I will get this ordered.

    Thank You
    Robert👍
    Liked by Martin555
  4. mistyoptic
    Midshipman
    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.

    https://howesmodels.co.uk/product/mtroniks-microviper-marine-10-boat-esc-electric-speed-controller/
    Liked by Martin555 and Robertcooper
  5. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Geoff

    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👍
    Liked by Martin555 and mistyoptic
  6. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Geoff

    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👍
    Liked by Martin555
  7. mistyoptic
    Midshipman
    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.

    Geoff Lambert
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  8. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    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.

    Cheers, Nerys
    Liked by Seanympth and Martin555
  9. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Martin

    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.👍
    Liked by mistyoptic and GARTH and
  10. Martin555
    Fleet Admiral
    Robert.
    We have great and very skilful members here on the site that i am sure will help you with there knowledge and knowhow.

    Martin555.
  11. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Martin555

    Yes that is right. When I start building Friday I will put every stage on the build log and you can tell me if I am doing ok with it or if I need help.👍
    Liked by Martin555
  12. Martin555
    Fleet Admiral
    You earn the promotions by being active on the site Robert.
    So you could be climbing the ranks by posting your build log.

    Martin555.
  13. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Martin555

    I am happy I have a lot of members and yourself waiting for me to build. I am sure I will need some help somewhere because I am a novice at building. You will be getting a shout from me. Thanks very much for my promotion.👍
    Liked by Martin555
  14. Martin555
    Fleet Admiral
    Hi Robert.
    You have a lot of members looking forward to your build including myself.

    Don't forget if you need any help just shout.

    Congratulations on your promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class.

    Martin555.
  15. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi

    Yes I am going to start building it on Friday so I hope it goes well. I will take photos as I am going and put them on this site.👍
    Liked by Martin555
  16. redpmg
    Commodore
    Looking forward to the build Robert - looks to be a very nice little boat - reasonably priced kit too.
    Been wanting one since I first saw them - but too many boats & kits already...........
    Liked by Martin555
  18. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    Pleased to see they have stock of some of the Aeronaut range. Perhaps it means that things are getting back to normal. Let's hope.

    Nerys
  20. RNinMunichBronze
    Fleet Admiral
    At least they are still available / produced by Aeronaut Nerys😀
    https://aero-naut.de/produkt/diva-kajuetboot/
    Keep looking 🤞
    Cheers, Doug 😎
    You might try Jotika / Shipwright Shop in Worcester?
    http://www.shipwrightshop.com/shop/contents/en-uk/p2022.html
    https://aero-naut.de/unternehmen/#section-handlersuche?location=Ammanford,%20UK&radius=1000
    https://aero-naut.de/unternehmen/#section-handlersuche?location=Ammanford,%20UK&category=477&radius=500
    Liked by Nerys and Colin H and
  23. Robertcooper
    Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
    Hi Nerys

    I am pleased you are happy with your two. I am starting to build it on Friday so I hope it goes well.👍
    Liked by Martin555
  24. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    I'm pleased for you Robert. I'm sure you will enjoy building her. The first two kits I built came from Aeronaut and both turned out well. One, the Bella yacht, I still consider one of my favourite models. The mahogany colour skin always looks good nicely varnished.

    Cheers, Nerys
    Liked by Martin555
  26. Nerys
    Fleet Admiral
    I think you are very lucky to have a Diva kit from Aeronaut. I've just been looking through the kits that Cornwall Model Boats have in stock and the Diva like most of the Aeronaut range is unavailable. Is this a result of Brexit? Aeronaut are a German firm, or covid or a combination of both. It seems a lot of things for our hobby are becoming scarce or impossible. Even balsa wood is difficult due to the Chinese buying it all to make blades for wind generators.

    Nerys
    Liked by Martin555

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