Mantua Model 779 - USS Constitution 1797, 1:98 kit

USS Constitution 1797, 1:98 kit

Lovely scale model of the American ship 'Constitution'. After two abortive attempts, she was finally launched on 31st December 1797. She became known as 'Old Irensides' and continued in service until 1897 when she was towed back to the scene of her launching in Boston, where she remains as a museum.
Plank on frame construction, the kit containsbuilding plans with english instructions, walnut or lime planking, lost wax castings, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, rigging cord and flag. All plywood parts are laser cut for accuracy.
Model not equipped with sails, available for purchase separately.
L: 960mm
Istruzioni per il montaggio in lingua italiana;
Direction for the assembling in english;
Bauanleitung in deutsch;
Instructions pour le montage en française.

Mantua Model, made in Italy