Overall dimensions: 37" long x 13" wide x 11" high (1:5 scale)
This model of the Chris Craft Riviera has a hatch door that opens just like the real model has.
This Chris Craft Riviera model boat is made with plank on frame construction. This is the painstacking process where each strip of wood is applied to the hull one at a time.
The Chris Craft Riviera speedboat has a highly polished smooth finish. There are many layers of paint and varnish is applied. Each layer is left to dry and micro sanded before another layer is applied.
The Chris Craft Riviera model replica has plush leather seats with fine stiching details.
This Chris Craft model speedboat can be converted to remote control and is waterproof.
This Chris Craft Riviera speed boat has fittings, trimmings, propellers, steering wheel, horns, etc. that are made from stainless steel and brass. There are no plastic parts.
The Chris Craft Riviera model boat has a dashboard that has realistic gauges/switches. This is not a sticker.
This speedboat is meticulously painted like the actual Chris Craft Riviera boat.
To build this Chris Craft Riviera ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.
Our Chris Craft Riviera is offered with two different types of bases. We offer a high quality, conditioned wood base or a shiny marble base with 4 metal dolphins that craddle the model perfectly.
Riviera,Chris-Craft archetype of the Fifties was available in 16, 18 and 20 feet with various engine options. With a spacious and convivial double cockpit the Riviera 18 feet was the most
successful among the customers. Propelled by a 131 hp engine, this runabout could reached 38 m/h. 1210 models were built until 1954.