Details on this US Navy warship model include two on deck detailed metal cannons with wooden carriages, two boat davits with tenders, US & Union Jack flags, smoke & air intake stacks, pilothouse, twin gun turret, hull rivets and many more details. This USS Monitor ironclad 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 model rests on a black solid wood base with a metal nameplate. Monitor Civil War Ironclad. USS Monitor Civil War Ironclad Wooden Model 24.5. Details on this US Navy warship model include two on deck detailed metal cannons with wooden carriages, two boat davits with tenders, US & Union Jack flags, smoke & air intake stacks, pilothouse, twin gun turret, hull rivets and many more details.. Was with many details. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. Was the first ironclad warship commissioned by the United States Navy during the American Civil War. She is most famous for her participation in the Battle of Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862, the first-ever battle fought between two ironclads. The Monitor fought the ironclad CSS Virginia (the former frigate USS Merrimack) of the Confederate States Navy. Monitor was innovative in several respects, including the first 360 degree rotating armored gun turret on an operational warship. The hull was completely underwater and was protected by an overhanging armored deck and armored “belt”. Her keel was laid on October 25, 1861, and she was launched 118 days later. The article “USS Monitor” is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. The model measures 24.5 long overall from bow to stern. A CSS Virginia Ironclad & USS Alabama Navy Battleship Models Are Available. 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method. Size: 24.5″ overall length x 10.5″ overall height x 7 overall width. Condition: New (fully assembled). Undreds of hours where required to finish this model boat. Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen. Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic. This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. Please browse in Capt. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed!
USS Monitor Civil War Ironclad Wooden Ship Scale Model 24 US Navy Warship Boat