Revell 1:96 USS Constitution. The celebrated battle between the U. Constitution and the H. Guerriere during the war of 1812 was actually the second time these two frigates had met on the open sea. A few weeks prior to their historic conflict, a British squadron led by the lordly Guerriere surround the frigate. With escape seemingly impossible, the captain of the Constitution, Isaac Hull, ordered out the small boats and by kedgin a maneuver whereby an anchor was dropped some distance ahead and the hawser heaved in, the sip was gradually pulled forward. Hull also ordered most of the fresh water pumped overboard and the sails wet down to catch every breath of air. Several weeks later the two war ships met again, alone this time, and the mighty Constitution completely destroyed the Guerriere. Kit builds to a decorative masterpiece over 3′ long. A majestic, ready to assemble model engineered from plans provided by Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Detailed captain’s quarters complete with bulkheads, table, and bunks. Can be rigged with or without sails. Step-by-step assembly and rigging instructions. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Scroll to top to see product photos. Item can only be sent to a physical address. No APO, FPO, DPO, or US territories and protectorates. FAQ Q: Is this item refurbished? Everything I sell is brand new, factory sealed in a retail box. The item “Revell USS Constitution PLASTIC MODEL KIT, 196 Scale Sailing SHIP MODEL KIT” is in sale since Thursday, September 08, 2016. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Plastic”. The seller is “sunny-kart” and is located in Multiple locations. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Revell
- Gender: Boys & Girls
- Model: 1:96 USS Constitution
- Recommended Age Range: 12 years and up
- MPN: 85-0398
- Skill Level: 3