USS Constitution - Mantua | Mantua Models of Spain- Historic Ships

Description

USS Constitution (MA779) Scale 1:98 Length 960mm.

This is a lovely scale model of the American ship USS Constitution. After two abortive attempts, she was finally launched on 31st. December 1797. She became known as Old Ironsides and continued in service until 1897 when she was towed back to the scene of her launching in Boston and remains there as an American shrine and museum.

A plank on frame construction, the kit contains:- Building plans with general details English instructions, lost wax brass castings walnut or lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, laser etched details, rigging cord and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for accuracy.

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Additional information

Weight	10 lbs

Brand

Mantua

Mantua Model has been a major manufacturer of ship and flight models from Italy for decades. With its large and richly equipped historical ship models such as the Sovereign of the Seas, San Felipe or Royal Caroline, Mantua Model has set absolute standards and he was the first to introduce laser cutting technology into the model making industry. Well-known Italian designers have drawn long-term model classics for Mantua Model that have become an integral part of the world of model making. But Mantua Model also has very interesting flight model kits, such as the large Cessna Cardinal, in its range in flight model construction through the takeover of the well-known manufacturer Aviomodelli.

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