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 offers an accurate and detailed representation of the yacht that gave rise to the America’s Cup, the world’s oldest sail...
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The origin of the America's Cup (1851), one of the most influential ships in history
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Description of the America 1851 Yacht Model Kit – America’s Cup
The America 1851 yacht model kit offers an accurate and detailed representation of the yacht that gave rise to the America’s Cup, the world’s oldest sailing competition. This ship model kit has been developed for model makers seeking a historically significant subject, combining carefully selected materials with a high level of craftsmanship throughout the hull, rigging and final detailing. Building the America (1851) goes beyond simple assembly, allowing the modeller to reconnect with the moment when sailing entered a new era.
Technical specifications of the America (1851) yacht model
The model is produced at a 1:75 scale and has overall dimensions of 540 mm in length, 97 mm in width and 460 mm in height. It consists of 1,135 individual parts and requires an estimated build time of approximately 120 hours. With a medium difficulty level, it is well suited to modellers with some prior experience who wish to undertake a historically important project. The kit includes linden, mahogany and walnut woods, together with cast metal (ZAMAK), brass and cotton components. Comprehensive support is provided through step-by-step video guides, multilingual instructions, HD assembly photographs, scale drawings and a detailed parts list with measurements and materials. A basic construction stand is supplied free of charge, 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
Launched in 1851, the America yacht is regarded as one of the most influential vessels in the history of sailing. Designed by James and George Steers for the New York Yacht Club, it was conceived to demonstrate that innovation and naval engineering could challenge and surpass established European traditions. In the same year, the yacht crossed the Atlantic to race around the Isle of Wight against the finest ships of the British fleet. Its victory was so decisive that, when Queen Victoria enquired who had finished second, the reply became legendary: “Your Majesty, there is no second.” This triumph gave its name to the America’s Cup and marked the beginning of sailing as a technological competition, securing the America’s place as a turning point in maritime history.
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Download assembly instructionsCaracterísticas de la maqueta
- Referencia
- 12014
- Número de piezas
- 1135
- Nivel de dificultad
- Intermediate
- Tiempo estimado de montaje
- 120 horas
Dimensiones de la maqueta
- Longitud
- 540 mm (21.26 in)
- Altura
- 460 mm (18.11 in)
- Anchura
- 97 mm (3.82 in)
- Escala
- 1/75
Model materials
- Wood
- Fine hardwoods of different species, selected according to the function of each part: structure, cladding and visible finishes. Laser-cut sheets for a precise fit.
- Photo-etched brass
- High-precision etched brass parts for the finest details, impossible to reproduce in wood.
- Zamak castings
- Detail elements and small fittings cast in zamak, for a solid, realistic finish.
- Cotton
- Sails, threads of different thicknesses and textile elements for the details that call for them.
Contenido incluido
- Placa de latón fotograbado
- Con el nombre del modelo
- Base de exposición
- Soporte básico para la maqueta
