Precious 1:85 scale model ship in wood of the famous American frigate USS Navy Constellation, built at the end of the 18th century. Model ship kit aimed at elite modelers. Multifunctional ship with one of the highest longevities on naval history. Reference 22850 Data sheet Material: Wood Minimum Age: 14 Years Scale: 1/85 Model Measurements: 1035 X 330 X 710 Mm Exhibition Base Included? Yes Does It Include Pre Sewn Sails? Yes
HISTORY OF USS CONSTELLATION SHIP: FRIGATE MODEL Have fun with the wooden model ship of the famous USS Constellation frigate of the US Navy. It is difficult to find in the annals of the sailing naval history a boat with almost as much diversity of occupations as years of service, that is the case of the USS Constellation.
Built in 1797 in Baltimore, this frigate had among its missions to seize numerous ships, prevent the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the English Navy in 1843 or transport food to Ireland during the great potato famine of 1845-49. It was also the first American warship to visit China in 1842 and was designated a school vessel in 1871. Today, it is a museum boat available to its visitors in the city that gave birth to it.
MODEL SHIP KIT CONTENTS OF USS CONSTELLATION FRIGATE Build your 1:85 scale model ship of the USS Constellation, the well-known American frigate. Its system of construction by false keel and frames resembles its assembly to the construction of the real ship. It is aimed at elite modelers.
The modeling kit contains all the parts you need to buid it. A high precision laser-cut board, wooden, brass, and cast iron parts, and cotton sails ready to be placed. As a bonus, wooden exhibition base to be built and to show the model once is finished. For its assembly, you will be able to follow our complete step-by-step guide in five languages with multiple images, accompanied by the drawings of the finished model, both of them on DVD format for computer -PC & MAC-.
The kit does not include printed instructions. You can also download the digital instructions for free on the button oF this product sheet called 'Instructions and Downloadable Content'. Once it is assembled, this fabulous model measures 40.74'' (1035mm) length, 12.99'' (330mm) width and 27.95'' (710mm) height. The result will be a magnificent artwork. It will give splendor to the place where you put this high quality model ship.