Product Description
This highly detailed, high quality, expert level, Amerigo Vespucci tall ship model is semi-assembled and ready for display (not a kit). Some light assembly is required you will need to attach the ship model to it's base stand and attach the bowsprit into it's position, instructions and materials are included (please see images and video, text instructions included too, video can be sent). Because this model is semi-built we are able to ship the model in a much smaller package and pass the savings in shipping onto you.
This Amerigo Vespucci tall ship model was specially designed & built by the plank on bulkhead method (joining multiple small pieces of wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood together on the hull). The tall ship model is built exactly to scale as the original Amerigo Vespucci was with many details. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish.
The hull has been painted white and black. On the deck, there are metal davits holding authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, wooden stairways, wooden ladders, and many other handcrafted ornaments. Included with this tall ship model is the Italian national and navy flags.
The model measures 36" long from bow to stern. It's a beautiful ship model that is sure to become a Prized Family Heirloom!
Highlights about this model tall ship:
- 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method
- Included with this expert level tall ship model is a solid wood base with a brass name plate
- Size: 36" overall length x 32" height x 9" width
- Condition: New (semi-assembled)
- Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat
- Completed model contains thousands of details created by 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 this model
- Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic
- This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop
