Model Competition Display - USS Constitution By Model Shipwright - DIVIT (Gary)
Model: USS Constitution
Category: Modified Kit & Kit
Classification: Historic Sail
Build: Modified Kit - Plastic

Scale and / or dimensions: 1/72

Construction method / materials used: Standard plastic model construction using standard modelers tools. Tin foil and copper paint used to cover the lower hull. Several washes of paint and sanding were done to make the deck and boats have a weathered look.

Additional information: Added extra rigging and modified cloth sails (cotton handkerchiefs) - sails are rigged in furled position. Crew members added to give scale to the model