{"product_id":"occre12014","title":"OCCRE - AMERIC 1851 Yacht Model Kit - America's Cup (1\/75)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAMERICA 1851 Yacht Model Kit - America’s Cup (1\/75)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOCCRE 12014\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica 1851 Yacht Model Kit – America’s Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica 1851 yacht model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully reproduces the yacht that gave birth to the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica’s Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, the oldest sailing competition in the world. This \u003cstrong\u003eship model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica (1851)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications of the America (1851) yacht model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe America yacht model is built at a \u003cstrong\u003e1:75 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures \u003cstrong\u003e540 mm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e97 mm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e460 mm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a total of \u003cstrong\u003e1,135 parts\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eapproximate construction time of 120 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecast metal (ZAMAK)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cstrong\u003eA basic construction stand is included free of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as a \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched nameplate with the ship’s name\u003c\/strong\u003e and OcCre’s lifetime warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the America yacht (1851), origin of the America’s Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica yacht\u003c\/strong\u003e, launched in 1851, is one of the most influential vessels in the history of sailing. Designed by James and George Steers for the \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Yacht Club\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003cem\u003e“Your Majesty, there is no second.”\u003c\/em\u003e That triumph gave its name to the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica’s Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and marked the beginning of sailing as a technological competition, turning the America into a symbol of the exact moment when sailing changed forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OCCRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49037369442555,"sku":"8436032429809","price":2999.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/0398\/4552\/files\/OCCRE-AMERIC-1851-Yacht-Model-Kit-America-s-Cup-1-75.jpg?v=1783071305","url":"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/products\/occre12014","provider":"Jix Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}