Constitution, a legend in the War of 1812, is available as a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED model. This is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. 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 sails made of fine linen. The glorious American flag are attached to the mizzen yard. On the deck, there are authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, stationed metal cannons, metal steering wheels, metal bell, captain’s dining and sleeping cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on the stern with beautiful decorative brass ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector. Constitution, a three-mast frigate, is the world’s 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. It was during the ferocious battle with the Guerriere that British seamen, astonished at how their cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitution’s 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. 29L x 10W x 25H Inches. Description: Display “Old Ironsides” right in your own home or office! This is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material uséd and all other production information of a model. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. FL/AL Small Boat/Kayak: Perdido Bay to Bon Secour Bay-BSP322 Small. Shark Identification Chart SK502 Large. Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Identification Chart-FG504 Large. Texas Corpus Christi Bay Area-CC55 Large.