model ship

Length 38"   Height 26"   Scale 1:90   Advanced Level
Double Plank on Bulkhead Construction

US CONSTELLATION - SLOOP OF WAR 1855

INCLUDES PRE-SEWN SAILS
 
With plans completed in May and the keel laid on June 25, 1853, just before steam propulsion was adopted as auxiliary power for all new warships, USS Constellation was the last all sail ship designed by the Navy, as well as the largest "sloop" built to that date.
Designed by John Lenthall, Chief Constructor of the Navy, as a "sloop-of-war," she was much larger than most other ships of that category. Being closer in size to a second class frigate enabled USS Constellation to carry a heavier battery of guns than conventional sloops. Launched on August 26, 1854 at the Gosport Navy Ship Yard in Virginia, USS Constellation was commissioned on July 28, 1855. 

Artesania Latina's US 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.

 It is required that the purchase should self-manufactures this product so as to find joy from boats manufacturing.