Beschreibung:

A Fine Scale Model of the American Frigate U.S.F. Constitution Castello Ship Models (American, 20th century) A very fine museum quality model in 3/16" scale built up from the solid with a coppered bottom and the topsides painted black with a white waist band running through the gun ports. On either side of the stem of the model is a carved ancanthus pattern leading up to the billet head. The decks of the model are planked in basswood and are fitted with numerous details which include: anchors, anchor rodes, heads, deck grating, shot racks, pin & fife rails, stove pipe, ships boats, gangways, gangway cover frames, cannons and carronades rigged on carriages and sleds, hammock nets, capstan, double wheel, sky light, ship's boats on davits, rudder, with many other details. The model is well rigged with three masts and a bow sprit. All of the lower masts are painted white and are bound with black bands. The masts are fitted with yards, trees and tops, foot ropes, and many other details. The model is rigged with standing and running rigging, and all are lead through turning blocks, which are finished in a knotted, seized or served manner. At the stern are the quarter galleries, and on the transom is the name board and a carved eagle. The model is displayed on keel blocks, on a grey sand finished baseboard. 57¾ x 18¾ x 40½ in. (146.7 x 47.6 x 102.9 cm.) Model dimensions on base board. Built ca. 1972.