Handcrafted Ranger 1937 Wooden America's Cup Model 23.6"
This expert level, highly detailed, museum quality, Ranger 1937 model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit).
This exclusive Ranger America's Cup yacht model was handcrafted using the highest quality selection of precious wood 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 Boat model has been hand sanded, hand painted with polyurethane paint with white topsides, gold cove stripe and dark red bottom paint. The very detailed deck fittings are reproduced with custom-made brass and chromed brass castings.
The sailboat model is mounted with brass pedestals on a high quality hardwood display base with gold trim and a brass nameplate. The model is built exactly to scale as the original Ranger was. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. This model combines the careful execution of every detail with the high quality of the materials and the craftsmanship.
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.
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt funded construction of the Ranger, and it launched on May 11, 1937. It was designed by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens, and constructed by Bath Iron Works. Tank tests were carried out with various models and they finally agreed on the model 77C of their designs, and tried to improve it, but in vain: the model was perfect. The choice of the model of Ranger astonished Burgess: without the test results no-one would have dared choose such a design.
During the 1937 season, between June and September out of 37 races, including the America's Cup races, Ranger won 35 times.
A full size replica was built in 2003 and they have a beautiful website, the pictures of the Ranger under full sail have to be seen @http://www.sy-ranger.com/
The Ranger America's Cup model measures 23.6"(60cm) length x 30.7"(78cm) height. The Ranger J Boat is truly a work of art that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.
Half Hull America's Cup Ranger 1937 Sailboat Model Also Available
Highlights about this America's Cup yacht 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 brass nameplate.
- Size: 23.6" overall length x 30.7" height
- Condition: New (fully assembled)
- Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat.
- Made of the finest precious wood available.
- Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic.
- This model went through 5 demanding quality control process's before leaving the workshop.
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