The Schooner America

1:72 Scale – 56 cm x 10 cm x 45 cm

The schooner America entered the Hundred Guinea Cup race in 1851, a 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight, and won the Hundred Guinea Cup. The ship returned home and presented the New York Yacht Club with its prize, which was renamed America's Cup. Billings suggests this kit is for the advanced beginner. The kit includes:

Ø  Wooden hull

Ø  Laser cur wooden parts

Ø  Wooden strips

Ø  Fitting set

Ø  Sails

Ø  Rigging thread

Ø  Plan and manual

Paints, tools, and glue not included