USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" 1/98 Model Ship - SCRATCH BUILT, Exposed Decks

Description

Scratch Built 1/98 Model USS Constitution "Old Ironsides"
NOT A KIT
Exposed Gun, Berthing and Orlop Desks including stern gallery
Exposed decks lit with LED lighting for excellent display of details
Deluxe Case with Stand including light switch and programmable timer included
Model built primarily from Mantua Model plans and layout details from the USS Constitution Museum Website.
Deck layouts follow closely the 1927 remodel plans.  The 1927 plans were used to restore Constitution as she sits in Boston Harbor today.  Main gallery details from 1927 plans and visible with lighting.  Hammocks and even a prepared cartridge are visible under lighting.  Anchor cable actually weaves to front of berthing deck as per plans.  Bow and stern decorations done by hand with careful reproduction.
Keel and frames made from 3/8 inch thick cherry wood.  Double plank construction with basswood inner planks and mahogany outer planking.  Planks stained and not painted to show the gorgeous color of the wood.  Cooper hull with red details as she sits today.  All wooden parts including gun carriages, hull decor, masts and spars, fighting tops, mast caps, furniture (except chairs) and gunports are hand made from scratch.  Keel and frame from scratch.  Metal parts and some wooden parts (stairs, ships wheel, barrels, buckets) prefabricated/purchased.
Base is a unique Live Edge quilted maple slab.  Base itself is beautiful and unique.
Exposed decks show amazing details including:
Rear gallery and Captain's/Admiral's quarters
Majority of the gun deck with 16 pounders, carriages, powder, ammunition and cook stove
Most of the berthing deck with officers' quarters and ward room.  Crew's hammocks and storage of anchor chain
Portion of orlop deck showing cartridge room with example cartridge, and powder storage
Other details not listed - happy to send pictures
This is a completely unique and one of a king piece of America's most famous sailing ship.  Many more photos available.  Happy to answer questions about construction.