Help identifying Yacht

[Bill Hime]

I just picked this up for $25.00. Hated to see it go to the trash bin.
I'm not familiar with yachts. I have no info about it.
It's 32 inches long, 5.5 inches at the beam.

 

[Uwek]

Based on the number mentioned on the sail, your model is representing the

Australia II (KA 6) is an Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defences) by the New York Yacht Club.

Australia II - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Bill Hime]

Thank you Ewe. Is this a particular kit? What might be the scale?

 

[Uwek]

Thank you Ewe. Is this a particular kit? What might be the scale?

Sorry but I did not find any kit during my fast research - I have more the feeling, that it is a scratch build model
BTW: is it a RC-model or static?

 

[sschertler]

It is Australia II - KA 6

 

[Bill Hime]

Sorry but I did not find any kit during my fast research - I have more the feeling, that it is a scratch build model
BTW: is it a RC-model or static?

It's a static model. From the pics I've looked at, the lead sail is on backwards perhaps. I'm guessing it's scratch - I can see some of the planks through the paint.

 

[AndyA]

Note the inverted Y-shaped keel on the model. This is not a stand but a somewhat clumsy attempt to reproduce the vessel's winged keel. The picture below shows the actual keel when it was unveiled after much secrecy. The photo was taken from the starboard bow. The design was quite controversial including whether it conformed to the rules of the America's Cup, who actually designed it, and whether it improved performance. The last question was answered, at least partially, when Australia II won the Cup in 1983. Fair winds!

 

[Bill Hime]

Note the inverted Y-shaped keel on the model. This is not a stand but a somewhat clumsy attempt to reproduce the vessel's winged keel. The picture below shows the actual keel when it was unveiled after much secrecy. The photo was taken from the starboard bow. The design was quite controversial including whether it conformed to the rules of the America's Cup, who actually designed it, and whether it improved performance. The last question was answered, at least partially, when Australia II won the Cup in 1983. Fair winds!

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Are there any other pictures or drawings of this. I would love to make it right. The model and it's potential is really growing on me.

 

[Uwek]

Are there any other pictures or drawings of this. I would love to make it right. The model and it's potential is really growing on me.

You can find several photos of this special keel

google for "Australia II wing keel"

australia II wing keel - Google Search

and maybe you want to see it with your own eyes, you could see it at Western Australia Museum at Fremantle

6. Australia II | Western Australian Museum

museum.wa.gov.au

Australia II Wing Keel Controversy - Part 1 - Professional BoatBuilder Magazine

When the skirt came off, the world got a first glimpse at the winglets that helped Australia II end the US monopoly at the America's Cup

www.proboat.com

 

[AndyA]

Are there any other pictures or drawings of this. I would love to make it right. The model and it's potential is really growing on me.

Brother Bill:
There are lots of pics on the internet. But, before you start down that road consider this: while the urge is perfectly understandable, fixing up a rough model like this can be frustrating. First you make the keel better. Then you notice that the handrails on deck aren't right. Then you see that the rudder is way too clunky. Then it's clear that the spars aren't to scale. The binnacle and wheel are weird. And so forth and so on. So, you need a clear vision of your goal in fixing it up. Depending on your goal, it could mean leaving the model as is (or at least getting the jib going in the right direction), stripping it down to the bare hull and building from there, or getting ahold of some drawings of the boat and building from scratch. Whatever path you choose make sure you have fun. Fair winds!

 

[Bill Hime]

Brother Bill:
There are lots of pics on the internet. But, before you start down that road consider this: while the urge is perfectly understandable, fixing up a rough model like this can be frustrating. First you make the keel better. Then you notice that the handrails on deck aren't right. Then you see that the rudder is way too clunky. Then it's clear that the spars aren't to scale. The binnacle and wheel are weird. And so forth and so on. So, you need a clear vision of your goal in fixing it up. Depending on your goal, it could mean leaving the model as is (or at least getting the jib going in the right direction), stripping it down to the bare hull and building from there, or getting ahold of some drawings of the boat and building from scratch. Whatever path you choose make sure you have fun. Fair winds!

Understood Andy!
I have no interest in deep diving this model. Just the keel. And of course the jibb sail - I'm assuming it's backwards?

 

[AndyA]

And of course the jibb sail - I'm assuming it's backwards?

Yup. Take a look at the photo in post #5. The foot of the jib on a racing vessel usually runs as close to the deck as practical. The deck then acts like an end plate on a foil. This increases lift and decreases drag. In other words, you don't want any wind to sneak away under the sail. Fair winds!