America 1851 Yacht Model Kit – America’s Cup | 1:75 Scale

Description of the America 1851 Yacht Model Kit – America’s Cup

The America 1851 yacht model kit accurately recreates the yacht that gave rise to the America’s Cup, the world’s oldest sailing competition. This ship model kit is intended for modelers looking for a high-quality historic project, featuring carefully selected materials and a remarkable level of detail throughout the hull, rigging, and overall finishes. Building the America (1851) goes beyond model assembly; it allows you to relive the precise moment when sailing history changed forever, making it a standout piece for collectors and maritime history enthusiasts.

Technical specifications of the America (1851) yacht model

The America yacht model is produced at a 1:75 scale and measures 540 mm (21.26 in) in length, 97 mm (3.82 in) in width, and 460 mm (18.11 in) in height. The kit consists of 1,135 parts and has an estimated build time of approximately 120 hours. With a medium difficulty level, it is well suited for modelers with basic experience who wish to undertake a historically significant project. The kit includes selected woods such as linden, mahogany, and walnut, as well as cast metal (ZAMAK), brass, and cotton. It also includes step-by-step video tutorials, detailed instructions available in multiple languages, high-resolution assembly photographs, scale plans, and a complete parts list with measurements and materials. A basic construction stand is included at no additional cost, along with a photo-etched nameplate bearing the ship’s name and OcCre’s lifetime warranty.

History of the America yacht (1851), origin of the America’s Cup

The America yacht, launched in 1851, is widely regarded as one of the most influential vessels in sailing history. Designed by James and George Steers for the New York Yacht Club, it was conceived to demonstrate that innovation and advanced naval engineering could outperform long-established European traditions. Later that year, the yacht crossed the Atlantic to compete around the Isle of Wight against the finest ships of the British fleet. Its victory was so decisive that when Queen Victoria asked who had placed second, the reply became legendary: “Your Majesty, there is no second.” That triumph gave its name to the America’s Cup and marked the beginning of sailing as a technology-driven competition, establishing the America as a symbol of the exact moment when sailing changed forever.