J-Class Endeavour 1:50 Scale (AM1700/85) Length: 80 cm Width: 14 cm Height: 108 cm

The J-Class is one of several classes deriving from the Universal Rule for racing boats. The rule was established in 1903 and rates double-masted racers (classes A through H) and single-masted racers (classes I through S). From 1914 to 1937, the rule was used to determine eligibility for the Americas Cup. In the late 1920s, the trend was towards smaller boats and so agreement among American yacht clubs led to rule changes such that after 1937 the International Rule would be used for 12-metre class boats.

The designation J refers to the sail plan, displacement, length and mast height. The challenger in the 1934 America’s Cup was Endeavour, designed by Charles Nicholson. This great naval architect produced on of the most beautiful J’s and his sail plan was truly innovative.

This wooden model ship kit of the J-Class Endeavour 1:50 Scale includes ready made wooden hull with planked deck; laser cut mahogany deckhouses; ready tapered boom; wooden fittings; photo etched brass details; ready made cloth sails; plans and detailed instructions.

Scale 1:50 – Total Length cm.80 (31.5″)

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