Model racing boat PEGASUS 1-8 - ANFORA

Model racing boat PEGASUS 1-8 in wood – ANFORA

Build the PEGASUS USA 1961 by ANFORA: an American wooden hydroplane at 1/8 scale, 74 cm, with a sporty silhouette.

An American racing boat model to build at 1/8 scale

The model PEGASUS USA 1961 from the Spanish manufacturer ANFORA MODEL KITS reproduces an American racing boat of the hydroplane type.

Referenced 40104, this wooden naval model stands out for its generous dimensions and particularly recognizable silhouette.

At 1/8 scale, the assembled model measures 74 cm in length and 30 cm in height.

This wooden construction kit features a streamlined hull, a single-seat cockpit with windshield, an engine hood, and lateral bearing surfaces characteristic of competition boats.

The red and black decoration illustrated on the box enhances its sporty appearance.

The internal structure of the hull, consisting of frames and wooden reinforcements, is also presented on the packaging.

ANFORA announces easy construction with the mentions "Fácil construcción" and "Easy to Build".

This announcement should not be taken "at face value": this model is intended for an informed audience and cannot really be considered easy to build for a beginner.

This model is a beautiful piece for enthusiasts of naval modeling, fast boats, and American competition models.

The history of American competition hydroplanes

Hydroplanes hold an important place in the history of American powerboating. From the first half of the 20th century, these boats were developed to reach high speeds on water bodies.

The 1950s and 1960s mark a significant period of evolution for these racing machines, with extensive research on hull shapes, engine power, and reducing water resistance.

Their particular design allows, at high speed, to limit the hull surfaces in contact with the water to promote gliding.

Hydroplanes thus become symbols of American powerboat racing.

The PEGASUS reproduces the aesthetics of these iconic sporty boats from 1961.

Features of the ANFORA PEGASUS 40104 model

• Manufacturer: ANFORA MODEL KITS
• Reference: 40104
• Model: PEGASUS USA 1961
• Type: American racing boat, hydroplane
• Scale: 1/8
• Length: 740 mm
• Height: 300 mm
• Construction: wooden kit
• Announced level: easy construction
• Modeler: Roberto Cano

Attention: vintage model from the 2000s

This ANFORA model is an old production dating from the 2000s.

It was designed according to the manufacturing methods, materials, and design standards of naval modeling kits of that era.

Its manufacturing and finishing characteristics may therefore differ from those of contemporary models.

The Vintage logo visible on the photographs allows identifying this old production.

This reference is particularly aimed at racing boat enthusiasts, wooden naval construction amateurs, and collectors of old models.