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USS CONSTITUTION model
Acquiring
a USS Constitution model is quite difficult nowadays.
Google the phrase USS Constitution and numerous web
sites and photos immediately appear. The novice buyers
might see some prices that are hard to resist and then
stop the search, thinking they are getting a treasure
deal. But be forewarned. There are very bad models out
there which are blatantly advertised "museum quality",
"limited edition", ect. Some of the fundamental errors
that can be spotted easily are the very short bowsprit,
thick and curly sails, humongous blocks and deadeyes,
gun ports that have black lids. These models have very
wrong boxy stern gallery, weird boats and oars. This
type of USS Constitution model is for sale everywhere --
Ebay, Etsy, home furnishing stores...
Part of the reasons bad models of the USS Constitution
get flourished all over the internet is the artful
advertising from third-party sellers. One web site
advertises highest quality and museum standard replica
yet produces a USS Constitution model with wrong stern
gallery and without the important bow chaser guns. The
boats and their oars have ridiculous shapes. Cannon
balls that are twice the size of the gun's muzzle. The
advertise is meticulously detailed but gun ports are
closed to avoid important yet time-consuming work.
The important bow chaser guns also missed by another shop
that claims to be widely recognized to be a leader in
tall ship models. This shop's USS Constitution model
looks like a painted plastic toy which has pristine
white rigging, fake copper bottom, and undesirable
yellow deck.
History of the USS Constitution
The USS Constitution is a
three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. Launched
on October 21, 1797, she is the world's oldest
commissioned naval warship still afloat.
Although the USS Constitution was larger and more
heavily armed and built than standard frigates of the
period, her one acre of sail and a slim underbody gave
her a remarkable top speed of 14 knots. She was faster
than not only frigates but any ships of the line except
the USS United States. USS Constitution's planks were up
to seven inches thick and her unique design contributed
considerably to the her structural strength. With the
tough hull, powerful guns, fast speed, and an ingenious
captain, the USS Constitution model was the most
formidable ship of all frigates.
On August 19, 1812, the
USS Constitution caused a great shock to the Royal Navy
by defeating HMS Guerriere. In just 15 minutes, her
powerful carronades devastated the enemy frigate of her
similar size.
On December 29, 1812, USS Constitution model dueled and
defeated the British frigate Java off the coast of
Brazil. After a fierce battle lasting almost three
hours, the enemy ship suffered such heavy damage that
the Americans had to set it on fire and sink it. With
great casualties, the Royal Navy ordered its frigates
not to engage American frigates alone.
On February 20 1815, the USS Constitution
surprised the world another time by capturing two
British men-of-wars at the same time. Off the Madeira
Islands, in a battle that lasted three hours and 20
minutes, USS Constitution outmaneuver and captured HMS
Cyane and HMS Levant whose combined broadsides was
heavier than hers.
In 1844, USS Constitution model became the very first
American ship that circumnavigated the globe (a 29-month
journey). In 1897, she was brought to Boston for
preservation. She made an extended goodwill voyage in
1931 1934, traveling to 76 ports along the Atlantic,
Gulf, and Pacific Coasts.
Maintained as a museum ship in Boston, the USS
Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US
Navy, and the oldest commissioned floating warship in
the world. She leaves her dock for a turnaround cruise
in Boston Harbor on every 4 July.
Our USS Constitution model
depicts the Old Ironsides in her most glorious years,
1812. The beautiful stern gallery, among other major
features, is of that period. We can build the model as
the ship's current configuration per your request. Note
that our model's
sails are soft, realistic.
No dark trim, not bright white, no uniform shape that
looks like
plastic.
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27" long x 25" tall x
11" wide: $3,990
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39" x 30" tall x 13" wide:
$5,920
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60" x 43" tall x 20" wide:
$8,590
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10' long: contact us
for price.
Prices include crating,
shipping, and insurance in the contiguous US ($500-$1,200
value) Other places: $400, $600, and $900 flat rate.
This
USS Constitution
model is built per commission only.
Please click here for
more information.
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Illuminate the model for
special evenings:
$300 Powered by a
standard 9v battery placed under the base for your
convenience. This option is available on larger models
only.
Nobody builds better
tall ships than ModelShipMaster.
In December 2007, Intel general
manager Malcolm Harkins used our USS Constitution model
as a special gift to Intel CIO John John in a special recognition event Staying the Course through
Stormy Weather. Click
here
to learn more.
"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. 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 model: 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 compared to it. The rigging and the masts
alone qualify this model as exceptional in its class.
Seeing it "in person" is more than convincing of its
greatness. It exceeded my expectations...
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! 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.
Check out our beautiful
USS
United States,
USS Essex,
USS Constellation.
Learn more about The USS Constitution
here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Constitution
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