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Ariadne Sailing Yacht Construction Kit
40 sqm cruiser
The Ariadne is a classic sailing yacht of the early years of the 20th century. The numerous archipelago cruisers and classic wooden constructions of that time, based on a hull shape that was designed for problem-free and efficient model sailing with classic, elegant lines at the same time. An original construction by Manfred Gröning, which was further developed by Manfred Kaiser-Pletscher MKP Modellbau for modern production processes into an outstanding modular system.
This kit is designed as a complete kit, therefore contains the complete rig with mast, booms, sails and all material needed for rigging the mast. The kit also contains all fittings. Only an additional drive set with drive motor, shaft, propeller is optionally available - if desired. Sailing winch and remote control are required for operation.
A high-quality laminated GRP hull and laser-cut and engraved plywood parts form the basis for this precious modular system, which is comparatively simple and quick to build. Many wooden and etched brass fittings make this model an optical classic.
The sails are pre-cut and included in the kit. The jib is designed as a pendulum jib. A Genuaset is available as an accessory. Mast and booms are aluminium profiles.
The detailed building instruction makes the construction of the elaborate model also for the advanced beginner possible without any problems.
The standard version can be equipped with pendulum jib and winch. A retrofit set for a genoa sail is available as an accessory. For the treeless Genoa 2 additional winches are needed. The conversion to the genoa sail and the installation of the winches is also possible after completion of the model.
Not included are RC components, adhesives, paints and 3.5 kg ballast.
Technical Specifications
Scale 1:10
length 1130 mm
Width 220 mm
Mast height above deck 1480 mm
Overall height 1810 mm
sail area 0,45 qm
Weight approx. 6 kg
Required accessories for the pendulum jib version as supplied:
Article-No.
|60108| Ballast 500 g (7 packs)
|79054| Servo standard size
|79074| Winch mainsail 14 kg (1 piece)
Optional accessories
Article-No.
|42370| Drive set with electric motor, shaft, stern tube, coupling and propeller
|67051| Speed Controller
Required accessories for the version with genoa sail
Item No.
|20381| Genoa Conversion Kit
|79073| Sail Winch 10 kg (2 pieces)
Remote control, at least 4 channels with dual-rate function
Experience level assembly (1=very easy ... 5=experts only) | |
3 Experienced | *** |
Category | |
RC Model | |
Experience level usage | |
Advancer | +++ |
Power unit | |
Electric motor | x optional |
Sails | |
Dimensions | |
Total length | 1130 mm |
Beam | 220 mm |
Height | 1810 mm |
Weight | ca. 6 kg |
Design | |
Materials hull | GFK |
Materials superstructure | Holz |
Hull design | Laminierter Epxoyrumpf mit Holzspanten |