{"product_id":"mantua-mincio","title":"Mantua Mincio Italian Runabout 1:20 Scale Wooden Model Kit – RC Capable","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vz1fsc\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2107\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMahogany, chrome, and absolutely no reason to hurry.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eThe Mincio comes from the elegant side of boating.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eNo cannons. No cargo holds. No sailors being flogged for insubordination.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eJust the long, clean lines of a classic Italian inboard runabout—the sort of polished mahogany motorboat one expects to find gliding past a villa on Lake Garda while everyone aboard appears to have inherited money or some Italian nobility title.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eMantua reproduces that unmistakable style in a compact 1:20 scale wooden model measuring 17.7 inches long.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eThe hull is built properly, over a laser-cut keel and frames, then double-planked. A flexible inner layer of balsa lets you shape the hull’s curves smoothly. The second layer is genuine mahogany, giving the finished boat the deep, rich wood surface that makes these Italian runabouts so difficult to ignore.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eAnd because admiring it on a shelf may eventually feel insufficient, the Mincio is designed to accommodate radio-control equipment. An electric motor is included; the remaining electronics are left to the builder.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003eBuild it for display. Equip it for the water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eEither way, it will look considerably more expensive than your workshop.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"plva8e\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3244\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuilding the Mincio\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Planked Mahogany Hull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003eThe first layer of balsa creates a smooth, forgiving foundation. The outer mahogany planking supplies the color, grain, and polished appearance that define a classic Italian runabout.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaser-Cut Keel and Frames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eThe principal structural components are laser-cut for cleaner alignment and less time spent trying to persuade two vaguely related pieces of plywood to cooperate.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for RC Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003eThe hull is designed with radio-control operation in mind and provides internal space for the motor, steering components, battery, and electronics.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Motor Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eMantua supplies the model with an electric motor, giving builders a starting point for an operational setup. Additional RC and electrical components are required.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, but Not Insignificant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003eAt 17.7 inches long, the Mincio is large enough to show off its mahogany hull and cockpit details without requiring the relocation of household furniture.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xydb7h\" data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLaser-cut wooden keel, frames, and structural components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBalsa inner-hull planking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMahogany finish planking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDeck and cockpit components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eScale fittings and accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWindshield and exterior trim components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eElectric motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePropulsion-related kit hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFull-size plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eEnglish-language assembly instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4674\"\u003eAdhesives, paints, stains, varnish, tools, RC electronics, battery, and charger are sold separately.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMantua Model, Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e704\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMincio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1:20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e450 mm \/ 17.7 in.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeel and frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHull\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDouble-planked balsa and mahogany\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLaser-cut wood with metal and molded fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRC Capable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHull Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsa underlayer makes shaping and fairing more forgiving than a single-plank build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning to Run It on the Water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTo complete a typical radio-controlled installation, you will also need:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTwo-channel transmitter and receiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eElectronic speed controller compatible with your chosen motor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eConnectors and wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMarine grease for the propeller shaft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWaterproof sealant or finishing resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Mincio's first balsa planking layer makes the hull more approachable than a single-layer mahogany build, but patience during shaping and finishing will determine the final appearance.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor the best result:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDry-fit the keel and frames before gluing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eKeep every frame square during hull assembly.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFair the first planking layer carefully before adding mahogany.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTest-fit the complete drivetrain and steering system before closing the deck.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSeal the hull thoroughly if the model will be operated on water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eApply several thin coats of clear marine varnish, sanding lightly between coats, to bring out the mahogany grain.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe wood provides the elegance.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe varnish provides the unreasonable amount of staring afterward.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Italian Runabout—Built by You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Mantua Mincio offers something unusual: a traditional plank-on-frame wooden build, a genuine mahogany finish, and the option of radio-controlled operation in one compact model.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt is refined enough for the mantel.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt is engineered well enough to leave it.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Model Expo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45912658346086,"sku":"MAN704","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/imagem_2026-07-07_205250673.png?v=1783468374","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.com\/products\/mantua-mincio","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}