The 1941 Chris-Craft 16" Hydroplane is a striking 1:8 scale model of one of the rarest and most powerful pre-war Chris-Craft racers. Measuring 24" long, this kit features double-planked expanded PVC and mahogany construction, chrome-plated fittings, and the iconic red carburettor fairing — all brought together with laser-cut precision and complete running hardware, making it an exciting project for R/C enthusiasts and collectors alike.
One of the rarest Chris-Crafts manufactured.
When the Chris-Craft Racing Hydroplane was first delivered, it was accompanied with a warning "FOR RACING ONLY". Chris-Craft knew that they had a thoroughbred on their hands. Equipped with a high-performance 121 horsepower KB engine shoehorned in, the three in-line carburettors protruded above the deck. The streamlined red fairing, designed to shield the carburettors, came to symbolise one of the fastest and most desirable Chris-Craft boats of the pre-war years.
This kit is very similar in construction to our 19" Racing Runabout, kit #1249, in that it utilises the popular expanded PVC and mahogany double planking method. The new 16" hydroplane kit includes all the items you have come to expect from a Dumas kit. Step-bystep instructions, flag, decal, chrome plated fittings and laser cut parts which we started using in our #1249 Racing Runabout kit.
Length: 24 inches
Beam 8-1/2 inches
Scale: 1:8
Running Hardware: Included in kit
*Additional parts required for R/C (sold separately):
Power: #2025 High Speed Electric Motor
Speed Control: #8314 Electronic Speed Control
Battery: #8302 7.2V NiCad Flat Pack
Charger: #8315 NiCad Battery Charger
Radio Control: #8812-1 2 Channel Radio Control with Servo
| Shipping Weight | 2.82kg | 6.22lbs |
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| Product Length | 610mm | 24in |
| Scale | 1:8 | |
| Completion Level | Kit | |
| Colour | Brown |
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