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USS CONSTITUTION model
The USS Constitution is a three-mast frigate
of the United States Navy. She was built by Edmund Hartt
in Boston and launched in 1797.
USS Constitution was larger and more heavily armed and built than
standard frigates of the period. However,
her one
acre of sail and a slim underbody could push her to a
remarkable top speed of 14 knots. In fact, she was faster
than any ships of the line and frigates except the
USS
United States.
With strong guns, a tough hull, fast speed, and an
ingenious captain, the USS Constitution was the most
formidable ship of her class.
On
August 19, 1812,
USS Constitution
caused
a
great shock to the Royal Navy with one of the most
ferocious single-ship actions ever fought.
Within
15 minutes of the battle,
the Constitution's
powerful carronades
devastated the HMS Guerriere
(38 guns). Guerriere's
mizzenmast fell overboard to starboard, acting like a
rudder and dragging her around, allowing the Constitution to cross ahead of Guerriere, firing a
raking broadside which brought down the main yard that
led to her surrender. During the
battle, the seamen,
astonished at how the British cannonballs were
bouncing off the Constitution's hull, cried out -
"Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!"
Hence, her nickname, "Old Ironsides."
USS Constitution's
planks were up to seven inches thick and her design was
unique for its time because of a diagonal cross-bracing
of the ship's skeleton that contributed considerably to
the ship's structural strength.
It was an extraordinary story: how did
the United States get to a stage where not only could
they build and maintain ships but compete with ships
from the world’s largest navy with centuries of
shipbuilding expertise and naval tradition.
December 29, 1812, off the coast of Brazil, USS Constitution
dueled and defeated the British frigate Java.
After a fierce battle lasting almost three hours, the
British surrender. Java suffered heavy damage, forcing
the Americans to set it on fire and sink it after the
battle. The US frigate victories in 1812 induced the
Royal Navy to change its tactics. In 1813, the Royal
Navy orders its frigates not to engage American frigates
alone.
The USS Constitution continued to make waves. She
surprised the world by engaging and captured two British
men-of-wars at the same time. In December, 1814,
she slipped out of Boston and evaded the British
blockading squadron. On February 20, off the Madeira
Islands, she encountered a Royal Navy frigate and
a corvette --
HMS Cyane and HMS Levant.
During the night battle that follows, Constitution
outmaneuvered its two opponents, defeating them and
forcing them to submit.
With four successful cruises, USS
Constitution becomes the most famous US ship of the
War of 1812 and is still maintained as a commissioned
US Navy vessel today. In
1844, she became the very first American
ship that
circumnavigated the globe. She is now world’s
oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
About our
USS Constitution model:
- Built from scratch,
plank-on-frame
construction
- Reference: Anatomy Of The Ship: USS Constitution -
Karl Heinz Marquard
- Full length masts and bowsprit per original blueprints
- Copper-plated bottom
is comprised of hundreds of
individual copper pieces
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Under the main deck, all guns are "real" guns which
have proper barrels and wooden carriages which sit on a
real deck. These
guns are not simple barrels inserted into a solid hull
like all other makers do (yes, all, including the
prominent company located in South Africa.)
- Correct boats and beautiful stern gallery that no other models can match
Our USS Constitution model
depicts the Old Ironsides in her most glorious years,
1812-1815. The beautiful stern gallery, among other
features, is of the Constitution of that period.
27" long x 25" tall x
11" wide: $3,990
39" x 30" tall x 13" wide:
$5,920
60" x 43" tall x 20" wide:
$8,590
10' long: email
for price
Prices include
crating,
shipping, and insurance in the contiguous US ($400-$700
value.) Other places: $400, $600, and $900 flat rate.
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Illuminate the model in a
special occasion, dimly lit room:
$300 Powered by a
standard 9v battery placed under the base for your
convenience. This option is only available on the larger
model. |
Our USS Constitution models are built per commission only. We require only
a small deposit to start the process. The
remaining balance is due until the model is
completed.
Click here for lead time.
In December 2007, Intel IT general
manager Malcolm Harkins presented one of our USS Constitution model to Intel CIO
John "JJ" John in a special recognition event Staying the Course through
Stormy Weather. "I want to tell you that I absolutely love
the USS Constitution I bought from you a while back. Just great. It brings me
delight every day. Norman La Force"
"Both
ships have sailed in, docked, and seem happy in their
new home port. The shipping was a little entertaining on
the delivery, but worked out well, in the end. So I have
been studying each of the models now for an hour or so,
instead of working, but, hey. What two great
distractions these are. Some feedback on each: USS
CONSTITUTION: The level of and execution of the
detailing are outstanding. Period. I did a lot of
research on this particular model, and I found no other
model that compares to it. Period. The rigging and the
masts alone qualify this model as exceptional in its
class. Add in everything else, and its a major player.
Seeing it "in person" is more than convincing of its
greatness. It exceeded my expectations. SAN FELIPE:...
Ray E."
"Once again, you have blown me away with the excellent
detail on the USS Constitution model. It is unbelievable how
meticulous everything is done. And of course, the
packing was perfect. Not even a broken string on the
rigging. I am at a loss for words to tell you how
pleased I am. I sit there and see in my mind your
sitting in front of the ship and doing all the tedious
handwork. Now I just have to decide what my next ship
will be to add to my fleet! Would we be able to
negotiate a "Cursed" Black Pearl in the future? As it
was in the movie? If so, let me know an approximate cost
and how long it would take to complete. That might be my
next request, if this is doable. Thank you again.
Brett"
"Your USS Constitution model appears scaled
as she was originally designed- her port and starboard spar deck midships is
open. Her bulwarks were not added until 1814 -- Good Job! got you on my favorite
vendors list. I am very impressed with her 39 sails!!!.
Captain Fred Ladd. "
"MSM Team, The Constitution sailed into Potomac, Maryland and everything looks
great... Thank you very, very much for a superb product. Sincerely, John Sillin"
Check out our beautiful
USS
United States model,
USS Essex model,
USS Constellation.
Learn more about The USS Constitution
here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
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