One of my uncles collects model ships. It was a hobby he began when he was a teenager – even before he joined the Navy. The Navy became his life’s mission and he kept reenlisting until they accepted the fact that they’d have him and his model ships around for three or four forevers.
When I was a tiny little office freak, I loved to watch him assemble these model ships. Partly because it was fascinating and partly because his mother (my grandmother) frequently brought us fudge. If chocolate is on the scene, count on me being nearby.
The gorgeous model ships below are from New York Times Online Store and would instantly turn any office (or room) into a very cool place to be.
Especially if fudge were also in the vicinity. I’m just saying…
40 Endeavour Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– Capture the spirit of the high seas with a masterfully handcrafted replica of the Endeavour, which was built in 1933 and was one of the most impressive British sailboats to ever race in the America Cup series. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or blueprints meticulously make these highly accurate, wood models from scratch. They are built with high-grade wood and plank-on-frame craftsmanship, similar to the construction of actual boats. This model comes built; for shipping purposes, the mast arrives detached. These models are made of the finest woods, like rosewood, mahogany and teak. They are adorned with chrome and brass fittings and ornaments. Comes with a solid wood base, with brass nameplate, plus historical information. Dimensions: 40 long x 45 tall x 8 wide. To view other images that show this model ship up close and/or from different angles, click here. To view another image that shows this model ship up close, click here. Comes with FREE 8 x 10 Tall Ships photo – doubled matted and suitable for framing! FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. (Ships from the West Coast.)
28 San Felipe Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the San Felipe, one of Spains most powerful and beautiful ships on the high seas in the late 1600s. Master craftsmen using plank on frame construction, just like real ships, handcraft this medium-size model with the highest quality woods from scratch. Each model takes more than 200 hours to build and is subjected to a demanding quality-control process. The San Felipe was known for its beauty and every effort has been made to capture the details. It is built with the most exotic woods – rosewood, ebony and mahogany that give an impressive look with their different shades. The hull has an even, smooth surface, more beautiful than most pieces of fine furniture. From the bow to the stern, you can see scores of shiny high-quality brass fittings and cannons. The stern is the most decorated area with hundreds of small brass ornaments, brass railing, figurines and lanterns. You will fall in love with the artwork on the different decks of this model. Each deck is made of many small rectangular wooden pieces. Round-shaped shape stairs connect the main deck and the forecastle deck. Theres also a ship wheel, skylight, bell and lifeboats (with paddles!), plus flag. Comes on a sturdy wooden base with metal nameplate. Dimensions: 28 long x 26 tall x 9.5 wide. To view another image that shows this model ship up close, click here. FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. This model is carefully secured and packed inside a crate for shipping.
36 U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle, the only operational commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. Master craftsmen using plank on frame construction, just like real ships, handcraft this medium-size model with the highest quality woods from scratch. Each model takes more than 100 hours to build and is subjected to a demanding quality-control process. This 36 Eagle model is painted in actual lustrous two-tone color red and white. It has amazing details, including a wooden bowsprit, foremast, mainmast and mizzen mast; numerous fabric sails with detailed stitching; rigging that is painstakingly fastened by hand in matching colors. Theres a wooden machine with metal chain used to secure and dropping anchor at the beak head. On the main deck: a large wooden cabin with four doors on the main deck. On the quarterdeck: a navigational area with metal steering wheels, two wooden boats and a wooden cabin. On the poop deck: an additional metal steering wheel. The beak deck and the quarterdeck are surrounded with metal fences. Also features the U.S. Coast Guard symbol and letters on the side of the hull, and lots of metal rings above of the waterline. Theres also a wooden rudder and metal propeller. Comes attached to a wooden stand with a nameplate engraved U.S Coast Guard. Dimensions: 36 long x 28 tall x 12 wide. Comes with FREE 8 x 10 Tall Ships photo – doubled matted and suitable for framing! FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. To view other images that show this model ship up close and/or from different angles, click the link above.
*** The model ship at the top of the post is the 25 Enterprise Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
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