Elena Model Yacht, Bespoke Boat Models, Museum-Quality Ship Model

Description

Custom built model ship of the Elena Yacht

The Elena model yacht was built as a custom order following the request from a client. It was built in our UK workshop and adds to our range of growing custom built model ships. Our UK workshop is made up of a team of experienced model makers and master craftsmen who are dedicated to producing high quality ship models. Our UK based model makers use only the finest quality materials and strongest attention to detail to ensure that each model is as accurate as possible.

The original Elena yacht was designed by American naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff and commissioned for build by Morton Plant in 1910. Mr Herreshoff had developed a reputation amongst the American elite class for designing some of the most beautiful and luxurious sailing yachts. The brief given to him before he began building the Elena was simple; ‘give me a schooner that can win’. With this in mind, he gave the Elena a slightly deeper keel than previous designs. He also lowered her centre of ballast, which improved her windward ability. These design features proved to be an overwhelming success as she won most of her early races in competition with the top level of the American schooner fleet. After seventeen years had passed, she claimed victory in the 1928 Trans-Atlantic Race.

If you have any questions regarding this ship model, our custom build process or our UK workshop; please do not hesitate to contact us.

Additional information

Personalise your name plate	Personalised name plate, Standard name plate
Sails rolled up or down	Furled (Rolled Up), Rolled Down
Size	L: 122 cm

vincent bekaert

2024-09-13

After a Dutch company told me they were no longer taking orders, a Chinese company did not respond and an American one did not offer the desired finish, I ended up at Premier Ship Models in January 2024. I opted for a premium finish from 6-8 months for the build of a 1990 Hinkley Sou'wester. With nothing more than a top view and a side view and a lot of photos they got to work. 9 times I got an update with photos to assess the progress and make comments. I happily made a photo album of this. I asked for quite a few corrections, which were all carried out. The only downside was a huge underestimation of the shipping costs. But the ship was very well packed and delivered in September. The sailing ship had suffered a bit on the journey, but I was able to repair that easily, except for the downhaul - it was too simple and would break off again immediately. I left that out (it would still be nice to receive a "real life" version). The correspondence was very good, my sincere thanks to the team for the great job!

Douglas Holmes

2024-09-10

The first time I used Premier Ship Models was for a kit of the Batavia, this year. (2024). I was so happy with the service that when I was looking at getting the 'ghost ship' The Flying Dutchman, I checked around online and was extremely pleased to find they had it. Not only that but they were cheaper than other model ship kit suppliers I have used in the past. And again, on top of that it only took 8 days to get from placing the order in the UK to having FedEx deliver it on my doorstep in Western Australia. To put that into perspective, I am still awaiting delivery via Australia Post for some parts from Sydney NSW, three separate orders placed 15 days ago.... Extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.

cashrc

2024-08-13

Premier Ship Models did a great job of finding the kit I was after, an Aeronaut Pilot boat. Once found, it shipped quickly, but was held up in customs. Premier reached out to me and customs, and I received the kit a few days later. Premier is now one of my go-tos for European and Asian rc ship models.

Bob moore

2024-08-12

fast and friendly service. thank you.

Tim Fletcher

2024-08-12

Best place for your model needs without a doubt. I had a little trouble with an order (not Premier's fault) and I couldn't have asked for better support. Whenever I needed an answer or had a question the people at Premier responded usually within 24 hrs. They never left me waiting for an answer. Best business I have seen for customer service.