DescriptionThe Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship, built in Dumbarton in Scotland. The name comes from a Rabbie Burns poem, Tam o’ Shanter and was the nickname of a witch who wore a short chemise (or ‘sark’) – ‘cutty’ is Scots for short or ill-fitting. The ship sported a masthead of the bare-breasted witch. Sailors will be sailors!As with many of the classic models featured in our guides, the Cutty Sark was one of the last clippers of its kind as it was soon rendered relatively obsolete with the advent of the steam engine. But for a short period of time, it was at the pinnacle of sailing technology and one of the fastest tea clippers on the seas. The real Cutty Sark is moored in Greenwich and is open to visitors as a museum.With such a curious backstory and an end of an era model, this makes a great addition to any collection and an interesting first model for newcomers. With 220 pieces, it’s complex but that means the final model is also wonderfully detailed. Again, one for both the enthusiastic newcomer or seasoned model maker.Age: 14 Size: 25cm x 45cmPieces: 220
