This Copper Bottom USS Constitution model was built by the plank on bulkhead method (joining multiple small pieces of wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak wood together on the hull). The model is built exactly to scale as the original USS Constitution was. The task required craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. The bottom of this model is clad in copper that has been coated with fiberglass to preserve it. This was an early form of bottom paint and was done to ward off barnacles and the Toredo worm. Size: 38″ overall length x 32″ height x 13 width. Move mouse over images to see enlarged version. This Copper Bottom USS Constitution model was specially designed & built by the plank on bulkhead method (joining multiple small pieces of wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood together on the hull). The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. The bottom of this model is clad in copper and the copper has been coated with fiberglass resin to preserve it. This was an early form of bottom paint and was done to ward off barnacles and the Toredo worm (a wood boring worm). USS CONSTITUTION was built by Colonnel 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 nick name 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 38 long from bow to stern. Smaller USS Constitution & Other Wooden Model Tall Ships Are Available. 100% hand built from scratch using plank on bulkhead construction method. Condition: New (fully assembled). Undreds 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. Please browse in Capt. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. All tall ships expert level are fully assembled and packed in an extremely secure wooden crate which is boxed and sometimes double box. This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. The item “Copper Bottom USS Constitution Tall Ship Model 38 Old Ironsides Wooden New” is in sale since Thursday, March 03, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “capt.jimscar-go” and is located in Ontario, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, China, Japan, Australia.
- Product Type: Fully Assembled Tall Ship Model
- Specific Type: USS Constitution Copper Clad Ironsides Model
- Material: Wood
- Construction: Plank on Bulkhead
- Composition: Fully Assembled (Not A Kit)
- Size: Overall 38″ L x 32″ H x 13″ W
- Special Feature: Copper Clad Metal Bottom
- Shop For: Collectors & Hobbyists
- Primary Material: Wood & Metal
- Year: 2016