America 1851 Yacht Model Kit – America’s Cup | 1:75 Scale - Model Wooden ship kit

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

The America 1851 yacht model kit precisely recreates the yacht that gave rise to the America’s Cup, the oldest sailing competition in the world. This ship model kit is designed for builders seeking a premium historic model, crafted with carefully selected materials and an outstanding level of detail across the hull, rigging, and final finishes. Building the America (1851) is more than assembling a model—it is an opportunity to experience the defining moment when competitive sailing changed forever, making this kit a centerpiece for collectors and sailing 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 contains 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 want to tackle a historically significant and rewarding project. Materials include selected woods such as linden, mahogany, and walnut, along with cast metal (ZAMAK), brass, and cotton. The kit also features step-by-step video tutorials, detailed multi-language instructions, high-resolution assembly photos, scale drawings, and a complete parts list with measurements and materials. A basic construction stand is included at no extra cost, together with a photo-etched nameplate bearing the yacht’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 considered one of the most influential vessels in sailing history. Designed by James and George Steers for the New York Yacht Club, it was built to demonstrate that innovation and advanced naval engineering could outperform long-established European traditions. Later that 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 asked who had finished 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 sport, establishing the America as a lasting symbol of the moment when sailing history was forever changed.