Ranger 1937 America's Cup J Class yacht Wood Half Model

This expert level, highly detailed, museum quality, Ranger 1937 half model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit).

This America's Cup J Class half model was crafted in mahogany and tropical hard woods by the traditional plank on bulkhead method. After the bulkheads are laid and the hull lines trued, the hull is planked with individual wooden strips to form a smooth silhouette.

The Ranger J yacht model is then sanded, hand painted with white topsides, gold cove stripe. The hull is stained and varnished to a mirror-like finish. The half model is then mounted on a ready to hang wooden plaque, with an engraved brass nameplate.

What makes this a half model as opposed to a half hull model is the intricate deck details such as deckhouse, hatches, winches, coffee grinders, vents and a steering wheel.

The half model is built exactly to scale as the original Ranger J Class yacht was. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish.

The Art of making half hulls is as old as ship building itself! Half Hulls were crafted by ship builders to give three-dimensional shape to their hull designs.

The Ranger won the 1937 America's Cup, defeating 4-0 the Endeavour II of Britain, raced at Newport, Rhode Island. In the last Race, Ranger had set a new Cup record over the triangular course, previously set by Endeavour I in the second race of the 1934 challenge, in 3 hours 9 minutes 1 second that is to say 1 minute 12 seconds less than the 1934 challenger. It would be the last time huge J-class yachts would race for the America's Cup.

The half model plaque measures 29.5"(75cm) x 7.8"(20cm) and the model measures 23.6"(60cm) long from bow to stern. It's a beautiful half model J Class yacht that is sure to become a prized family heirloom.

Highlights about this America's Cup half hull model:

• 100% hand crafted using “plank on bulkhead” construction method.
• Hand sanded hulls are finished with marine varnishes and polyurethane paint.
• Included with this expert level model boat is an engraved brass nameplate.
• Size Plaque: 29.5" overall length x 7.8" height
• Size Model: 23.6" overall length
• Condition: New (fully assembled)
• Hundreds of hours where required to finish this half hull model sailboat.
• Made of the finest mahogany and tropical hard wood.
• Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic.
• This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.

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