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Venetian Gondola Sm: [ Dimensions: Length 17 X width 5.5 X height 5 inches ] This model is simple, but stunning! It is a FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of a Venetian gondola. It looks and feels like a miniature real boat. This 17-inch model is handcrafted with the highest quality woods from scratch by master artisans using 'plank on frame' construction, just like real boats. Each model takes more than 50 hours to construct and undergoes a demanding quality-control process. Among the details of this boat model: black painted wood hull, boat house with tourist seatings, oar and oar holder, metal lanterns, brass sculptures, brass nameplate and beautiful stand. The boat is wood, through and through!
History: The most famous and characteristic symbol of Venice is the Gondola. This boat represents a typical Venetian Gondola circa 1882. The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. The gondola is propelled like punting, except an oar is used instead of a pole. The model now is rebuilt without the roof in the middle of the boat and used to carry tourists along the Venice River in Italy. [ Package: weights: 5 lbs. 25 X 10 X 10 ] [contact for info.]
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Hms Victory Xl: [ Dimensions: Length 58 X width 17 X height 53 inches ] This is a magnificent one of a kind model. You can see the amazing details from the following pictures. The bottom of the hull was tediously made by joining hundreds of small wooden pieces. Each model is uniquely identified by a serial number. This is a true limited edition of the HMS Victory. Other great characteristics include: 100% hand built from scratch using 'plank on frame' construction method. Hundreds of hours is required to finish a model. Completed models contain thousands of details created by our 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 our models. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make our models authentic. Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. Just the perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.
History: The H.M.S. Victory was the ultimate British fighting vessel: a full rigged 227 feet long ship with 104 guns and 850 men when at full capacity. It is able to move from 15 to 17 kilometers per hour, and weighed as heavy as 7 tons, including guns. It was launched in 1765 and was most famous as Admiral Horatio Nelson�s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson was shot and killed during the battle. H.M.S. Victory is the oldest naval ship still in commission. It has been restored and rests in a dry dock at Portsmouth, England. The ship in Portsmouth is the sixth ship with the name Victory in the Royal Navy. There has been great interest in the fifth Victory ship, which was built 15 years earlier and whose wreckage was found recently by Odyssey Marine Exploration. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 63 X 21 X 55 ] [contact for info.]
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Uss Constitution Xl: [ Dimensions: Length 59 X width 16 X height 50 inches ] Display this gorgeous 'Old Ironsides' right in your own home or office! The U.S.S. Constitution, a legend in the War of 1812, is available as a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED model. This is an 'Exclusive Edition' where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This amazing model of the USS Constitution XL features plank on frame, two decks, and one stretched ferocious row of metal cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. The glorious American flag are attached to the mizzen yard. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, stationed metal cannons, metal steering wheels, metal bell, captain�s dining and sleeping cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral�s quarter on the stern with spectacular brass ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It�ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.
History: The U.S.S. Constitution, a three-mast frigate, is the world�s oldest commissioned warship. Built primarily with dense southern live oak, its hull was 21 inches thick in an era when 18 inches was common. Paul Revere forged the copper spikes and bolts that held the planks in place. The 204-foot-long ship was first put to sea in 1798 and its most famous era of naval warfare was the War of 1812 against Britain, when it captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five warships, including the H.M.S. Guerriere. It was during the ferocious battle with the Guerriere that British seamen, astonished at how their cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitution�s hull, cried out, 'Sir, Her sides are made from Iron!' Hence, the nickname, 'Old Ironsides'. The Constitution today is a national landmark and is currently docked in Boston. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 63 X 21 X 55 ] [contact for info.]
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Uss Constellation Xl: [ Dimensions: Length 56 X width 11 X height 50 inches ] This is a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED extra large replica of the U.S.S. Constellation, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the U.S. Navy. This is an 'Exclusive Edition' where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This amazing model of the USS Constellation features plank of frame hull, two decks, and one stretched ferocious row of metal cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. The glorious American flag are attached to the mizzen yard. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are stationed metal cannons, metal steering wheels, wood ladders and crane, captain�s dining and sleeping cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral�s quarter on stern with beautiful decorative brass ornaments and an authentic hand-built lifeboat with ribs and planks. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It�ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.
History: On 27 March 1794, the United States Congress passed the Naval Act of 1794, which provided for building the US Navy its first new ships: the frigates Chesapeake, Congress, Constellation, Constitution, President, and United States. Constellation was the first to be commissioned. Constellation was built at Harris Creek Shipyard in Baltimore�s Fells Point and launched on 7 September 1797, just as the United States entered the Quasi-War with France. On 9 February 1799, under the command of Captain Thomas Truxtun, Constellation fought and captured the frigate L�Insurgente of 36 guns, the fastest ship in the French Navy � the first major victory by an American-designed and built warship. In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance of 54 guns. Constellation was victorious after a five-hour battle. The French commander just managed to save his ship from capture and -upon returning to port- was so humiliated he later boasted that the American ship he had fought was a much larger and more powerful ship of the line. Since the encounter, the Constellations incredible speed and power inspired the French to nickname her the 'Yankee Racehorse'. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 63 X 21 X 55 ] [contact for info.]
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San Felipe Xl Limited Edition: [ Dimensions: Length 56 X width 16 X height 50.5 inches ] This is one of a kind, a gorgeous model of the San Felipe. All details are handcrafted from beautiful wood such as mahogany, teak, rose wood and other exotic wood. The hull is constructed using plank on frame method, each strip of exotic wood are carefully join together to form a smooth hull. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen; you will be amazed at how real it looks. On the ship, you will spot amazing components such as: wooden bowsprit, foremast, mainmast, and mizzen mast. They are all connected to numerous fabric sails with detailed stitching, all rigging are painstakingly fastened by hand in matching colors. And of course, this model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. Limited edition. Weve only built 5 of these so far.
History: The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada. The San Felipe displaced more than 1000 tons and was armed with 96 cannons, enabling her to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San Felipe�s role in the war against the British and French was to help protect Spanish settlements and harbors, to transport treasures, and to safeguard the long and hazardous passage back to Spanish ports. In 1705, the San Felipe participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships. After 24 hours of battle, she was captured by an English ship, but was so badly damaged that she could not be salvaged as a prize. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 63 X 21 X 55 ] [contact for info.]
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Bluenose Ii Xl: [ Dimensions: Length 100 X width 15 X height 84 inches ] Capture the spirit of the high seas with a masterfully handcrafted, FULLY ASSEMBLED model of the Bluenose II, a storied fishing schooner that is depicted on Canadian dimes. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. The Bluenose II XL edition is beautifully painted in a rosewood color with an upper black hull. It has a main and foremast that are painted in yellow each with its own boom. All the sails are meticulously rigged to make up this magnificent sailboat. On the deck, there are authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks. The bowsprit goes through the gunwale that is hold securely to the bow by rigging. Cabins and companionways are located on the wooden deck. You will find metal anchors near the gunwale inside the two golden ornament piece of the Bluenose. This model is truly a remarkable representation of the Bluenose II. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. The masts and sails are folded down for easy packaging and shipping. Assembly takes about 30 minutes or more depend on skill. It�ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.
History: In its day, there was no yacht like the Bluenose II, a fishing schooner that combined efficiency, beauty and speed. It was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish the rough waters off the coast of Newfoundland. It would stay out on the sea until its holds were full of cod, using salt to preserve its catch. But the Bluenose left its mark in history as a racing ship. For 17 straight years it won the International Fisherman�s Trophy, awarded to the winner of races among real fishing schooners that worked the Grand Banks. The races created a heated rivalry between the greatest deep-sea schooners from Newfoundland in Canada and those from Gloucester, Mass. With Capt. Angus Walters at its helm, the Bluenose II prevailed year after a year and it became an enduring symbol of the maritime spirit. The Bluenose II was lost off Haiti in 1946. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 86 X 25 X 21 ] [contact for info.]
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Australia Ii Painted Xl Limited Edition: [ Dimensions: Length 80 X width 15 X height 111 inches ] It�s enormous, it�s authentic, and it�s our Australia Painted XL Limited Edition. Built using only the highest materials such as rosewood, mahogany, teak, and local exotic woods; this model was built by hand using plank on frame method by skillful and creative master craftsmen. Each strip of rare wood is place neatly together to form a smooth hull. It stands 9ft3in high and nearly 7feet long and 1ft3in wide. This is not an ordinary yacht model. This model is purposely hand built to spec and filled with amazing details. The ship is painted in a lustrous cream color. You can spot the title 'Australia II' painted on the side of the hull. This model is very detail oriented along with beautiful metal ornaments (metal steering wheels, wooden poles, navigation area, wooden sliders, wooden mast, front and main fabric sail with detailed stitching, '#12 KA-6' in black sticker bond on the main sail, big wooden propeller, wooden anchor, along with other metal ornaments, etc.) To build this model ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as museums, drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual yacht. Our model is completely hand built and painted as the original color of the ship by skillful and creative master craftsmen; you will be amazed at how real it looks. This giant wooden model yacht is rested on a large painted solid wooden stand. To enhanced value and recognition, a golden metal plate embedded with 'Australia II 1983' is provided. Due to its gigantic size, the masts are fold flat down for easy shipping purposes and come with instruction guide. Assembly time is around 30 minutes.
History: Australia II (KA 6) is the Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successful Cup challenger, ending a 132-year tenure (with 26\ successful defenses) by the New York Yacht Club. The victory on September 26, 1983 was a landmark event for the nation of Australia, not to mention the Royal Perth Yacht Club, and it eventually earned Australia II the ABCs Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year for 1983. [ Package: weights: 150 lbs. 50 X 25 X 18 ] [contact for info.]
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