Shamrock V Handcrafted Wooden Model America's Cup Sailing Yacht
This museum quality, highly detailed, America's Cup Collection, U.K. Challenger 1930, yacht model is Brand New, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit).
The Shamrock V was launched by Sir Thomas Lipton after his fourth had lost. For his challenger, Lipton turned once more to Charles Nicholson, who produced a beautiful J Boat. When the races started, Shamrock found herself pitted against Enterprise. In the best-of-seven series Enterprise won four, Shamrock failed to score a single victory. The Shamrock V is still sailing and racing today.
Shipped with the masts and sails folded down, assembles in minutes. All the sails are made of cloth and are adjustable with working lines.
The Shamrock V Yacht model is scratched built plank on frame by skillful and creative master craftsmen. It was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings.
Only high quality wood and metal were used to build the model, absolutely no plastic parts. This beautiful model is resting on a solid wooden stand. To enhanced value and recognition, a shiny metal plate embedded with “Shamrock 1930” is provided.
This model measures 32" long from front to rear. It's a fabulous Yacht that will be a conversation piece for any room or office.
This model has all the little details that would amaze you the moment you see them. Just look at them and you will highly appreciate not only the skills but also the time that master craftsmen spent on this model.
This sailing yacht model would make a nice addition for your Maritime Collection, Yacht Club, Restaurant or Pub.
Highlights about this model:
- 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on frame” construction method
- Included with this modern style yacht model is a wood base with a brass name plate
- Size: 32" overall length x 38" height x 6" width (80cm length x 95cm height x 15cm width)
- Condition: New (fully assembled)
- Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model
- Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen.
- Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood.
- Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model
- 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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