Thermopylae 1868 Clipper Ship Wooden Half Hull Model 37" Nautical Wall Decor

Description

This intermediate level, detailed, high quality, Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit). This Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model was handcrafted in basswood and is a solid carved wooden hull. The clipper ship model is then sanded and hand painted with dark & light honey contrasting stripes on the hull and a black topsides with a red rail. The entire hull has an antiqued distressed finish on it to give the model a more authentic antique look. The half hull is mounted on a ready to hang wooden plaque, with a nameplate stating "THERMOPYLAE, WALTER HOOD & Co., ABERDEEN, 1868". The half hull model is built to scale as the original Thermopylae clipper ship was. Size Plaque: 37" overall length x 10" height
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This intermediate level, detailed, high quality, Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display
(not a kit)
.
This Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model was handcrafted in basswood and is a solid carved wooden hull
. The clipper ship model is then sanded and hand painted with dark & light honey contrasting stripes on the hull and a black topsides with a red rail. The entire hull has an antiqued distressed finish on it to give the model a more authentic antique look.
The Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model has a detailed figurehead of King Leonidas of Sparta, leader of one of histories most famous last stands, (symbolizing courage against overwhelming odds). The half hull is mounted on a ready to hang wooden plaque, with a nameplate stating "THERMOPYLAE, WALTER HOOD & Co., ABERDEEN, 1868". The half hull model is built to scale as the original
Thermopylae clipper ship
was. The task required skillful craftsmen many hours to accomplish.
The Thermopylae
was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 by Walter Hood & Co of Aberdeen, to the design of Bernard Waymouth of London. Thermopylae was designed for the China tea trade, and set speed records on her maiden voyage to Melbourne—63 days, still the fastest trip under sail.
The half hull model
plaque measures 37" (94 cm) x 10" (25cm) x 3.5" (9 cm)
. It's an historic half hull model clipper ship that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom.
More Clipper Ship & America's Cup Yacht Half Models Are Available.
Highlights about this Thermopylae 1868 clipper ship half hull model:
100% hand crafted using “carved solid wood” construction method
Hand sanded hulls are hand painted
Size Plaque: 37" overall length x 10" height
Condition: New (fully assembled)
Many hours where required to finish this half hull model sailboat.
Made of the finest basswood
Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic.
This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.
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