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  • Member since
    May 2007
  • From: Philadelphia
America's Cup models?...
Posted by BradShinn on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:26 PM

Are thier any 12meter or current America Cup scale models around to build?

 

Thanks,Smile [:)]

Brad

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Sarasota, FL
Posted by RedCorvette on Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:55 AM

There's quite a few wooden J-boat models around, but 12 meter boats are few and far between.  I recall seeing some expensive 12-meter kits with resin hulls from someplace in the UK, but can't seem to find the link right now.

I've got mini Mamoli America and Endeavour II solid-hull models that I just started sanding and correcting the hull shapes on this past weekend. 

One of the problems I see with the current boats is the teams are so secretive, they're not likely to let any model company take the lines off their hull or keel bulb to make a model of it.  I've actually played with the idea of drawing up my own plans by scaling off photographs and doing some creative 'guessing' in order to scratch build either Alinghi or BMW Oracle.  Got lots of great video taping the semi-finals last week on Versus. 

Mark

 

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  • Member since
    May 2007
  • From: Philadelphia
Posted by BradShinn on Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:35 PM

Thanks Mark for the reply. I found this small pre-built Oracle AC boat.

I just wish I could find some cool kits to build for myself. Maybe RC boats and convert to kits.

 

Regards,

Brad

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: vernon hills illinois
Posted by sumpter250 on Friday, May 25, 2007 11:09 AM
   Horseracing, is the sport of kings.....................because they can't afford the "America's cup" competition.

Lead me not into temptation ..................I can find it myself

  • Member since
    May 2007
  • From: Philadelphia
Posted by BradShinn on Friday, May 25, 2007 11:55 AM

How true!!!

America's Cup is the Formula 1 of sailing too. Man I wish I could find a kit of a 2007 AC boat! Or at least afford a Abordage pre-built.

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