Arno Ferrari Hydroplane Racing Speed Boat 34\" Built Wooden Model Assembled For Sale -

Arno Ferrari Hydroplane Racing Speed Boat 34\" Built Wooden Model Assembled

This museum quality, highly detailed, modern style,powerboatmodel is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit).The Ferrari Hydroplane model is handcrafted from beautiful wood exotic wood. The hull is constructed using a plank on bulkhead method, each strip of exotic wood are carefully joined together to form a smooth hull. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen.On the Ferrari Hydroplane, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted metal parts such as metal gauges, metal steering wheel, metal propeller and much more. Including gorgeous chrome exhaust pipes and detailed stitched leather seats.A wooden stand comes standard with this model.The 1953 Ferrari Hydroplane was built for Achille Castoldi (a wealthy boat privateer) by Cantieri Timossi a hydroplane builder on Lake Como, near Milan. The engine supplied by Ferrari was a type 375 V12 Grand Prix engine developing 385 BHP. In January 1953 Castoldi drove the Hydroplane dubbed \"Arno XI\" to an unofficial top speed of over 124 MPH.Attempting to break the speed record set by his rival Mario Verga, Castoldi installed a new engine with twin superchargers. Burning methanol this new Ferrari engine produced close to 600 BHP. In October 1953 Castoldi set a new 800 kg speed record with an average flying kilometer 2-way speed of over 150 MPH!

Thespeed boathas since been restored in the1990s,and was recently photographed flying across the water in September 2004.

The model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures, and drawings. We absolutely use no plastic parts only the highest quality wood and metal parts.This model is carefully packed with two thick layers of Styrofoam for a damaged free shipping purpose.This model measures 32\" long from bow to stern.It\'s a fabulous model that will be a conversation piece for any room or office.

ITEM INFORMATION

• DIMENSIONapprox.:34\' overall length x 14\" height x 10\" width
• Condition: New (fully assembled). Ready to display, not from any sort of kit.
• 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and similar to the building of the actual ship.
• Made of finest exotic tropical wood.
• Hundreds of hours were required to finish this model sailboat by skillful craftsmen and artisans.

DETAIL

• Individual wooden planks used in hull construction using “plank on bulkhead” method.
• Highly complex rigging with varied thread gauge, hundreds of blocks and deadeyes
• Figurehead, cannons, anchors, bell, propeller and other fitting made from metal and/or brass.
• Hand-painted to match the actual tall ship.
• Solid wood base and brass nameplate included.

SHIPPING

• Item will be shipped within 1-2 business days after payment is cleared. Tracking number will be provided.
• We cannot ship to PO Boxes/APO\\\'s. We cannot combine shipping. No Local Pickups
• \"Free shipping\" item only applied within the continental 48 U.S. States. Please contact us for shipping rate if you want to ship to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or other countries.
• We useground service ofFedEx and USPS. Normally it takes 3-6 business days to arrive. However, please allow more time for International Shipments to arrive.Please contact us if you need express shipping service.
• International customers:Customer will be responsible for any taxes/duties at your country. Please contact your customs for import regulation.
• Guaranteed to arrive safely. All shipments are FULLY INSURED withprofessional 100% secure packing.

TERMS OF SALES

• We offer 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

·If for any reason you are unhappy with your item, just return it within 14 days for a full refund, minus original shipping cost. Please contact us prior to initiating a return so that we can issue you a Return Authorization. In somecasesrestocking fees may apply.
In the Unlikely event if the item may arrive at your home or office damaged during shipping: - Please Contact us immediately within 72 hours of receiving your Order- Email us pictures of the damaged Item.There is no exception to this policy as required by shipping carriers. - The item will be replaced at no cost or a full refund will be issued when replacement is unavailable.
Missing and loose parts are not considered damaged or defected. We will send you extra parts with instruction. For other reasons, please contact us to get a Return Authorization.

DISCLAIMERS

• The actual items colors may vary from colors shown on your monitor.If you have a question about a product not otherwise answered in the item description, please contact usvia MessagesSystem first and allow us the opportunity to help you and be sure we have what you are looking for.Listing pictures were taken from prototypes. Item(s) in stock might slightly different from the listing pictures. There are no two models looks identical.