Display this œThe Friesland Dutch Ship� right in your own home or office! The Friesland was a second rank vessel with 80 guns built around 1663, is available as a FULLY ASSEMBLED model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This Friesland model has distinctive two tone colors wood on the hull. It also features plank on frame, three decks, and two rows of ferocious cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched unfurled sails made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are stationed cannons, an authentic hand-built lifeboat with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite, detailed admirals quarter on stern with beautiful, handcrafted metal lanterns, statues, and ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It™ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.L: 28.5 x W: 9.5 x H: 26
