Boat: 23cm x 9cm x 7.5cm
Base: 26cm x 10cm x 3cm
Hand Carved from sustainable mahogany and hand painted
The Bluebird K7 Boat was constructed in the UK by Samlesbury Engineering, for Donald Campbell for him to attempt to break the world speed record on water.
The boat a revolutionary hydroplane was powered by a turbo jet engine and was launched in 1955.
Campbell and K7 added almost 100mph to the World Speed Record taking it to just over 328mph.
Donald Campbell was killed in an attempt at his 8th world record on 4th January 1967 (50 Year ago) on Coniston Water in the Lake District England.
Model Base Reads:
Bluebird K7
Donald Campbell
276.33 MPH on Lake Dumbleyung
Dec. 31st 1964
Tom Lawrie-Fussey (verified owner) –
Impossible to fault. Superbly well packaged, and the model itself is perfect. Very glossy finish, excellent detailing, particularly on the riggers and rudder. I struggle to see how anyone could really fault this model. I will spend many happy hours staring at it and thinking back to that fateful Lake District New Year.
Andrew Kemp (verified owner) –
Excellent product as described
John Coppinger (verified owner) –
A superbly detailed and finished model on a stylish stand, with information plaque. It was extremely well packaged for shipping and is a fine addition to my collection of speed record models.
Colin B (verified owner) –
Detail is incredible, beautifully made, other model sites very poor finish for this K7. Slight disappointment, the colour is much lighter on the web page and true to the original colour, my model is very dark royal blue.
Bravo Delta Models –
Thank you for your review, we will review the colour next time we build some. Best wishes Edward
john.of.hoe (verified owner) –
Great service with next day delivery. Model is lovely, well made with great detail. I will buy from these guys again. Thank you.