Revell Germany sends us an early announcement of a very interesting new model ship kit, "Oars and Wind" specialty LASER I Sailboat.

LASER I, the World Famous Single-hand Dinghy!

The original name of the Laser was 'Freetime', which aptly described the actual purpose of this manageable leisure craft that could easily be transported on a car roofrack.
To give the single-hand dinghy a more-contemporary and typical name, it was re-christened 'Laser' in 1974. To-date 190,000 of these longlived and robust dinghies have been sold world-wide. Constructed in exactly the same way worldwide and with absolute uniformity, the Laser I ultimately embodies the Olympic ideal as does no other class of boat. With exactly the same equipment, it is only the personal sailing ability of its crew that decides the winner.
The rig comprises a two-section mast. The 7 square metres sail, with two lower battens and a shorter top batten, has a mast sleeve which is simply pulled over the mast. The boom is simply slipped onto the gooseneck.

Model details
Scale 1:18
Release date 08/2007
No. of parts 50
Length 235 mm
Skill Level 9

Original details
Type description single-hand dinghy
Year/Period 1970
Origin USA