America 1851 Yacht Model Kit - America's Cup
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The America 1851 yacht model kit faithfully reproduces the yacht that gave birth to the America’s Cup, the oldest sailing competition in the world. This ship model kit is designed for those seeking a high-quality historic model, featuring carefully selected materials and an exceptional level of detail in the hull, rigging, and finishes. Building the America (1851) is not just about assembling a model; it is about reliving the moment when sailing changed forever, making it an essential piece for collectors and maritime history enthusiasts.

Technical specifications of the America (1851) yacht model

The America yacht model is built at a 1:75 scale and measures 540 mm in length, 97 mm in width, and 460 mm in height, with a total of 1,135 parts and an approximate construction time of 120 hours. The difficulty level is medium, making it ideal for modelers with basic experience who wish to take on a high-level historic project. The kit includes woods such as linden, mahogany, and walnut, as well as cast metal (ZAMAK), brass, and cotton, along with step-by-step video tutorials, detailed instructions in multiple languages, HD assembly photographs, scale plans, and a complete parts list with measurements and materials. A basic construction stand is included free of charge, as well as a photo-etched nameplate with 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 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 created with the ambition of proving that innovation and naval engineering could surpass European tradition. That same year, it crossed the Atlantic to compete around the Isle of Wight against the elite of the British fleet, achieving a victory so decisive that when Queen Victoria asked who had finished second, the answer 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 technological competition, turning the America into a symbol of the exact moment when sailing changed forever.