Revell 05430 Cutty Sark 150th Anniversary 1/220 – Plastic Sailing Ship Model

The exclusive gift set Revell 05430 Cutty Sark 150th Anniversary in 1/220 scale is a precisely crafted plastic model kit, designed for enthusiasts of sailing ships and maritime history. This model is a special edition celebrating the 150th anniversary of one of the world’s most famous clippers – the Cutty Sark, which now serves as a museum ship in London’s Greenwich.

• Model scale: 1:220
• Finished length: 406 mm
• Height: 260 mm
• Catalogue number: REV-05430
• Number of parts: 164
• Material: plastic
• Set includes: 6 basic Revell acrylic paints, a brush, and model glue
• Suggested age group: 12+
• Category: plastic assembly model kit
• Assembly difficulty: 5/5

History of the Cutty Sark Clipper

The Cutty Sark is a legendary tea clipper, launched in 1869 in Dumbarton, Scotland, specifically designed for the rapid transport of tea from China to Great Britain. For many years, the ship was one of the fastest clippers of its era, often racing other transoceanic sailing vessels in the so-called tea races. Although the importance of clippers decreased with the advent of steamships, the Cutty Sark served on shipping routes until the end of the 19th century, carrying wool from Australia for British consumers, among other cargoes. The vessel sailed under the British flag, and her operational period spanned the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the era of merchant sail ships at the turn of the ages.

Features of the Revell 05430 Model

The model is distinguished by many faithfully reproduced details, such as realistic superstructure, deck cannons, a full set of sails, and rigging. Thanks to high-quality plastic components and a clear, illustrated instruction, the model provides satisfaction even for very experienced modelers. This kit is perfect for collectors and sailing ship enthusiasts – it is an impressive, historical replica for self-assembly and painting (recommended colors: 32108, 32136, 32155, 32156, 32191, 32194, 32330, 32363).

Who is it recommended for?

Revell Cutty Sark 1/220 is a model for advanced modelers, ideal for experienced sailing ship fans wishing to enrich their collection with a beautiful and iconic replica. The high level of difficulty and abundance of details make this a challenge worthy of any maritime modeling enthusiast.