The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. USS CONSTITUTION was built by Colonel George Claghorn at Edmond Hartts shipyard in Boston. Made from more than 1,500 trees, with timbers felled from Maine to Georgia and armed with cannons cast in Rhode Island and copper fastening provided by Paul Revere. Launched on October 21,1797, she first put to sea in 1798. The USS Constitution has won every battle shes ever fought over 40 of them! Shes earned her nickname Old Ironsides after a sailor saw a cannonball bounce off her hull. Resting in Boston Harbor, She is the oldest commissioned warship in the world. In this edition, we are able to identify the production date of a model, the material that was used on the model, the craftsmen who worked on each area of the model, the individual who inspected the model and also the professional packaging staff. Quality is our number 1 priority, thus all steps are thoroughly supervised from the beginning to the end of making each model. The model measures 31 long from bow to stern. 100% hand built from scratch using plank on bulkhead construction method. Size: 31″ overall length x 27″ height x 10 width. Condition: New (fully assembled). Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat. Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen. Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic. This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. All items are in stock when they are listed. Inventory is tracked and updated regularly. We will offer other items in similar style and quality. Packing: Items are securely packed peanuts or bubble wraps. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. The item “Authentic USS Constitution Old Ironsides Tall Ship 31 Wooden Model Boat New” is in sale since Tuesday, April 14, 2015. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Wooden”. The seller is “atlantisgift” and is located in Staten Island, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Old Modern Handicrafters
- MPN: T097
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Vietnam
- Type:: Fully Assembled Ship Model
- Dimension:: 31″ length x 10 width x 27″ height Inches
- Material:: Crafted from high quality wood and metal
- Construction:: Plank on Bulkhead
- Model: USS Constitution Warship Old Ironsides
- Special Type: Exclusive Edition