Riva Aquarama scale display boat

[lomdel]

There seems to be a couple of places/distributors that sell completed Riva Aquarama display models. How should I decide between them to find a good quality impeccably finished model? What are the things to look out for, or do anyone here know a good manufacturer/seller of these static models? I am looking at an approximate size of 30".

[l nelson]

The only ones seen to come out of Vietnam. I bought a used one long ago (as I considered converting it to RC use, but it was too pretty to cut up. The hull is also finished well, but would need to be 'glassed to really use as a RC boat. The fittings, etc were very well made. If shipping was cheaper, I would consider purchasing another.