Frederich Willhelm Limited 29"

Ready for Immediate Display - Not a Model Ship kit 

Historically accurate features bedeck these museum-quality Limited Edition scale replica tall ship models of the Friedrich Wilhem, which are built with the finest craftsmanship and attention to detail. As the grand warship of the Prussian Navy, this fighting tall ship of the line occupies a distinguished place in German naval history. Now her Limited Edition tall ships model may similarly occupy a proud position in your office, home or meeting room from which to display her exquisite beauty. 

29" Long x 11" Wide x 25" High (1:88 scale)

• Built from scratch over hundreds of hours by master artisans
• Accurate scale replica tall ship models of the Friedrich Wilhelm
• Museum Quality features not available in other tall ship models under $3,000 or any kit
  • Over 1,000 individual hull pieces, with dozens of carved adornments
  • Detailed scrollwork, carvings, beakhead and hand-painting
  • Historically correct sails
  • Extensive rigging with hundreds of single, double and triple deadeyes
  • Realistic lifeboats with oars and numerous other deck features
  • Numerous additional deck details such as cannon balls, barrels, rope coils, cleats, etc.
• Individual wooden planks used in plank-on-frame hull construction
• High quality woods include walnut, cherry, birch, teak and rosewood
• Gun ports actually cut into the hull
• Amazing Details, including:
  • Planked deck with nail holes
  • Authentic scale lifeboats with oars
  • Solid brass cannon fire through actual gun ports
  • Cannonball racks, buckets, barrels, rope coils and other nautical items adorn decks
  • Lattice grates, rudder chains, wooden ladders and planked steps
  • Masterfully stitched, heavy canvas sails hold shape and do not wrinkle
  • Taut rigging with varied thread gauge and color
  • Cloth flags fly from masts and rigging
• Limited production run only 10 of these model tall ships
• Certificate of Authenticity individually numbered and signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris
• Wooden display base features four arched dolphins
  • Pictured with marble base (available for purchase)
• Extensive research of original plans, historical drawings and paintings as well as actual photographs ensures the highest possible accuracy

Built in 1660, the Fredrich Wilhelm zu Pferde was a formidable German vessel of 900 tons. Sailing to Africa and teh Shetland Islands, she carried a crew of 250 men and 50 to 60 cannons.