J-Class Model Yacht 5.5 Kit – Corel (SM53)

Description

International Class Monotype 5.5 Model Yacht Kit

The International Class is awarded to an elite group of yachts by the International Sailing Federation in recognition of their ability to meet various criteria that determining their suitability for competitive racing. These criteria are based namely on the number of similar yachts within the class, their international distribution and the rules of the races concerned.

Yachts that typically compete in the Olympics are almost always selected from the International Classes. The yacht featured above is a 5.5 metre yacht and was the first 5.5 metre to be added to the international classes in 1949.

Details of the kit

This kit is produced by Corel, an Italian manufacturer who have built a reputation in the modelling community for offering fine scale replicas of historical ships. Recently, they have begun to expand their offering, and now include models of yachts like this one. Corel uses the latest technology to ensure that pieces are cut to size and the finished product is as accurate as possible.

It is a perfect kit to be built for your enjoyment and then used for display purposes. If you would like help building the kit, then please feel free to contact us. To view other model boat kits by Corel, please click here.