It
is difficult to encounter in the history
of sailing vessels a ship with so many
diverse activities during her active
life as the American Frigate USS
CONSTELLATION. In fact she started her
active life in 1798 and was withdrawn
from service in 1955. Her missions were
various. She seized numerous ships, and
defended the Hawaii Islands against
annexation by the British in 1845 and
1849. She was also the first US warship
to visit China in 1842 and was assigned
as a school ship in 1871. Today she
brings back glorious memories to tens of
thousands of tourists who visit her each
year in Baltimore. If she could talk,
she could tell us a great deal of
American History. Artesania Latinas kit
is double plank-on-bulkhead. It features
brass hardware such as eyebolts,
stanchions, rings, hinges and more. A
highly detailed brass bow figurehead and
stern parts are also inlcuded. The kit
includes all hull planking strakes,
masts, bowsprit, 10 spools of rigging
thread and all other necessary details.
Pre-sewn sails ready for rigging are
also included along with excellent plans
and detailed instruction. This is an
Intermediate Level kit. Measures Length:
40.75 inches. Height: 27.94 inches.
Artesania Latina's USS Constellation has based this kit on the original moored in Baltimore
Maryland.
Because the ship is easily accessible, this kit is loaded with detail true to the actual ship.
Its features include double plank on bulkhead construction with a variety of fine woods
and flexible planking strips. Deck and rigging fittings are cast metal, hardwoods, and
brass. Most of the wooden parts including frames and keel are pre-cut for easy assembly.
Other features included are 6 carronades, 36 bronzed metal cannon, rigging line, and
pre-sewn sails.
Instructions include full sized plans, over 100 photos, and a step by step instruction book that will help make this kit museum quality when completed.
http://www.constellation.org/
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