The United States Congress authorized the original six frigates of the United States Navy with the Naval Act of 1794 on March 27, 1794. These ships were built during the formative years of the United States Navy. Constitution is a wood hull, three-masted heavy frigate and is the worlds oldest commissioned warship. Built primarily with dense southern live oak, its hull was 21 inches thick in an era when 18 inches was common. Paul Revere forged the copper spikes and bolts that held the planks in place. Guerriere, Java, and Levant. It was during the ferocious battle with the Guerriere that British seamen, astonished at how their cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitutions hull, cried out, Sir, Her sides are made from Iron! ” Hence, the nickname, “Old Ironsides. The Constitution today is a national landmark and is currently docked in Boston. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. To recapture the beauty of the ships into the model s, they are built to scale with the most exotic, high-grade wood available such as: western red cedar, rosewood, ebony and mahogany. They are 100% hand-built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. If you look closer, you can see an evenly smooth surface of wood on the hull. Wood pieces of different shades and colors are carefully selected and used to create an impressive look. It was done more beautifully then most pieces of fine furniture. T he highest quality brass fittings are used for ornaments, railings, cannons and lanterns from bow to stern. These materials are transformed into art pieces by the skillful hand of the master craftsmen; e ach model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This is a museum-quality, fully assembled replica of the USS Constitution. This is a magnificent, exclusive edition of “Old Ironsides”, where the model is uniquely identified by a laser cut hull serial number. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached, hand-stitched, rolled-up sail made of fine linen. The glorious American flag is attached to the mizzen yard. On the deck, there are metal stationed cannons, authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks and their own paddles, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also beautiful detailed work on the stern with an eagle-winged insignia, and many other ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. 100% assembled, ready for display. Handmade from high-quality materials; fine lumbers are seasoned and kiln dried to the appropriate humidity level before they are used. Exacting replica; extensive research through original plans and pictures are completed prior to build. Exclusive Edition with a unique serial number. Plank-on-frame construction method; similar to the building of actual ships. The sails are all hand stitched with fine details, seasoned to make the sails look and feel like real. Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models. More on the “Exclusive Edition”… Each model is uniquely identified by a serial number, which is laser cut to the hull of each model. We put quality number 1 priority, thus we thoroughly supervise all steps from the beginning to the end of making each model. The USS Constitution is packaged securely in a sturdy wood crate, resting on custom-fit rigid polystyrene foam, and securely banded to the wood crate (see the last picture). The crate is then put in a nice carton box with cushion for maximum protection. Whether you’re an avid sailing enthusiast or collector, this USS Constitution model is sure to please a discriminating collector! This is a touch of nautical history; sailing nostalgia at its best! We hope you take a few minutes to shop our other Magnificent Treasures! Like what you see? To your Favorite Sellers list! Thanks for Shopping with Us! POLICIES / GUIDELINES / FAQ. Unfortunately, current sale prices cannot be applied to previously placed orders. Similarly, each sale has an expiration date, after which the sale prices are no longer valid. Claims for damaged items. Unfortunately, sometimes items may arrive damaged. All claims for damaged items must be substantiated with photographs of the damage. Once they assess the damages, two options are available. We know you will love this item and we don’t really expect to get it back, but we will stand behind our guarantee if we do. Return requests must be made before January 5th of the following year; no exceptions. The item “USS Constitution Old Ironsides Tall Sailing Ship Frigate Assembled Wooden Model” is in sale since Wednesday, March 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “magnificenttreasures” and is located in City of Industry, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: OMH
- MPN: T097
- Class of Ship: Frigate; One of the Original 6 for the US Navy
- Type: Tall Ship Wood Model, Fully Assembled
- Line: United States Navy
- Modified Item: No
- UPC: 616983878903
- Size: L: 29 W: 10 H: 25 Inches
- Materials: Wood, Metal, Linen and Twine
- Edition: Exclusive, with Unique Serial Number