This high quality, William Fife Yacht Sailboat model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit). You just need to insert the mast in it's designated hole and attach the brass rigging hooks. All the sails are made of cloth with detailed stitching and batten pockets. The William Fife Yacht model is scratched built plank on bulkhead by skillful master craftsmen. Strip by strip of rare, high quality wood were put together.
The hull is sanded smooth and painted brown with white bottom. This beautiful model is resting on a painted solid wooden stand with metal supports. Size: 24" L x 35" H x 4 W. William Fife Yacht Sailboat Model 24. This high quality, highly detailed, William Fife Yacht Boat model is b rand n ew, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit). You just need to insert the mast in it's designated hole and attach the brass rigging hooks as shown in the pictures. The William Fife yacht model is scratched built plank on bulkhead by skillful and creative master craftsmen. The hull is sanded smooth and painted brown with a white bottom. Only high quality wood and metal were used to build the model, absolutely no plastic parts. To enhanced value and recognition, a metal name plate embedded with "William Fife" is provided.(15 June 1857 - 11 August 1944), also known as William Fife III, was the third generation of a family of Scottish yacht designers and builders. In his time, William Fife designed around 600 yachts, including two contenders for the America's Cup. The Royal Yachting Association was formed in 1875 to standardise rules, and Fife and his rival G. Watson, were instrumental in these rule changes.
Around one third of Fife's yachts still exist. His last designs were built in 1938.
This model measures 24 long from front to rear. It's a fabulous Yacht model that will be a conversation piece for any room or office.Many More Yacht Wooden Model Sailboats Are Available. Highlights about this Historic Yacht 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 metal name plate.
Size: 24" overall length x 35" height x 4 width. Condition: New Excellent (fully assembled). Undreds of hours where required to finish this model. Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen. Made of finest rare, high quality wood.
Brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model. This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps.This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.