Get ready to welcome the yacht that broke barriers and elevated sailing to new heights — this model is a challenge for modelers who seek to surpass their own limits.
QUANTITY OF PIECES: 1277
120 CONSTRUCTION HOURS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEOS
The Endeavour is a model designed for those who see the living history in every detail of an icon that challenged the waves and captured the heart of sailing.
The Endeavour is one of the most iconic J-Class yachts in the history of the America’s Cup. It was designed by British naval architect Charles Nicholson and built in 1934 by Camper & Nicholsons for Thomas Sopwith, a British businessman and aviator.
Relive the grandeur of a yacht born from aeronautical ingenuity and forged to compete in the seas, facing the best of its time in the legendary America’s Cup.
A LIVING SYMBOL OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF SAILING
Just like the Endeavour broke barriers and elevated sailing to new heights, this model is a challenge for modelers looking to push their own limits.
QUANTITY OF PIECES: 1277
120 CONSTRUCTION HOURS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATEConstruction time Approximately 120 hours.
Number of pieces 1277
SCALE
1/75
LENGTH
528mm
WIDTH
91mm
HEIGHT
723mm
It was built to challenge the United States in the 1934 America’s Cup. It faced the American defender Rainbow, designed by Starling Burgess and helmed by Harold Vanderbilt.
The Endeavour showed great superiority in the preliminary races and early matches, but issues with the crew and tactical decisions prevented it from winning the cup. It ultimately lost the series 4–2 to Rainbow, although many considered it one of the best designs of the era.
Its sleek silhouette and innovative design marked a turning point in competitive sailing. It featured a tall Marconi rig and aerodynamically cut sails that maximized speed, along with a retractable keel to optimize performance in varying wind and sea conditions.
The Endeavour debuted in the 1934 America’s Cup, helmed by its owner, aviation magnate Sir Thomas Sopwith. In one of the most fiercely contested and memorable races in history, the Endeavour demonstrated clear technical and tactical superiority over its rival, the American Rainbow. However, an unexpected crew strike and some tactical shifts cost it the victory, leaving it with a narrow and honorable second place.
After its glory years, the Endeavour fell into decades of abandonment. It was believed lost, sank, salvaged, towed, and eventually sold for just 10 pounds. Its story seemed over… until 1984, when classic yacht enthusiast Elizabeth Meyer rescued the deteriorated hull and undertook a meticulous five-year restoration.
In 1989, the Endeavour sailed again — renewed and more majestic than ever.
Today, the Endeavour is more than a yacht: it’s a living symbol of the golden age of sailing, of the competitive spirit that pushes boundaries, and of the resilience that transforms adversity into greatness.
The Endeavour reflects an era when the passion for sailing pushed the limits of both technology and human skill.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEOS
On our YouTube channel, you'll find the necessary guidance to assist you through each step of the construction of this model.
The Endeavour reflects an era when the passion for sailing pushed the limits of both technology and human skill.
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