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Constitution frigate 120 cm by Le Village Maquettes de bateaux
Category : ship, sailboat, runabout models
1390.00€ VAT Incl. Shipment not included*Shipment is free only for Delivery in France above 100 euros. Yet Quirao does deliver worldwide. For all other countries, you can see the shipment fees if you add the product to your basket and select a country of delivery. (Receive also a Discount Voucher of 167€)
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A frigateThe frigates appeared in the XVIth century, during the golden age of galleons; they were then small and fast warships, with an uncovered deck and slightly armed.(Source: wikipedia) of 53 m drawn by Joshua Humphreys, built by the shipyards of Boston, and launched in 1797 among the first 6 ships intended to serve the just independent USA . The USS Constitution was armed with 38 (or 52 according to sources) guns.
With her 13 nodes speed (20 km/h in the wind), the Constitution fought under the American colors, initially against the French corsairs in 1798, then against the pirates in 1803, then against the English in the war of 1812-1815.
This warship was called ' Old Ironside' because of its very solid hull. Restored initially in 1815, then in 1833, then in 1871, again in 1906 in finally in 1930, the Constitution is moored today in Boston. She is the oldest American sailing ship still afloat.
The model
This model of boat is of museum quality. It is manufactured by hand by Malagasy craftsmen under the direction of Herve Scrive. For an optimal fidelity to the model, the construction of the ship model uses the process of assembly of broadsides on couples (the boards forming the hull are fixed on the couples forming the internal frame of the ship). The bridge of the boat is lathed as on a full scale boat. The hull and the bridge are varnished in several layers. The vessel is made out of exotic wood chosen for their qualities in model making and for their colors.
Each ship model is numbered and accompanied by a historical summary engraved on wood.
This model of boat, assembled by hand during tens or of hundreds of hours of craftmen specialized in hulls manufacturing, rigging, installation of veils etc, is not a kit, but is fully assembled and ready to be admired.
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Product specifications Constitution frigate 120 cm
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