The clipper Cutty Sark was built in 1869 at
Dumbarton, Scotland. She was destined for the tea trade: then an
intensely competitive race across the globe from China to London.
Once the Suez Canal opened the clippers lost out to the steam ships
and the Cutty Sark was used for the Australian wool
trade. In 1954 she was restored and moved to a
custom-built dry dock at Greenwich, London.
The exceptional elegance and beauty of her line, allied
to her incredible speed and wealth of detail have contributed to
the unique legend of the Cutty Sark.
Model Space gives you the opportunity to buy this top quality
model kit in a number of different ways, depending on your budget
and spare modelling time. You can choose whether to buy the kit
outright, or break down your kit into monthly instalments to spread
out the cost.
If you choose to buy monthly, you will receive a full set of
expanded step-by-step instructions delivered by email, along with a
monthly magazine featuring the story behind the Cutty Sark
and articles covering the history of sail and seafarers.