ITALIAN RUNABOUT – AMATI KIT – THE BUILD LOG 1 - 10

This week we start to follow the build of one of our most famous model, the Italian Runabout.

This kit in 1/10 scale has been distributed as newsstand edition by Hachette, but it is also available as classic Amati kit, in the best off-line and on-line stores, and there are plenty of extras for it, like the Transmission kit to motorize it, the upholstery and windshield kit, or the base, as you can see here: https://www.amatimodel.com/en/models/naval/classic/amati/italian-runabout

The kit includes: laser-cut wooden hull

Double hardwood veneers

Seats assembled and upholstered in fake leather

Chromed brass windshield

Detailed interiors

Model can be motorised with two electric motors.
Suitable for radio control

The motorising kit (1608/02), sold separately, includes two electric motors with reducer gears, two shafts with bushes and oilers, two propellers, electronic speed regulator (forward and reverse), two rudders with fittings, instructions.

Code: 1608

Scale: 1:10

Length: 91 cm

Thanks to Giustisdioramas on YouTube for this video.

LOG 1

LOG 2

LOG 3

LOG 4

LOG 5

As you can see the build is now showing you in her full beauty the elegance of the Italian Runabout.

An Italian symbol of elegance and style!

LOG 6

LOG 7

LOG 8

LOG 9

The buil now is on its advanced stage: look how detailed are the interiors!

LOG 10