SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship
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SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL | Museum-quality Cruiser| Fully Assembled Wooden Model Ship

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Specification of SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL

Dimension (inch) 32.0L x 4.0W x 9.0H Inches
Brand name  Old Modern Handicrafts 
Materials western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany + metal
Model number C082

 

The history of SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL

The SS United States (also known as "The Big U") is an ocean liner built in 1952 for the United States Lines. At 53,329 gross tons, she is the largest ocean liner to date built entirely in the United States and still holds the record for the fastest westbound transatlantic crossing. In 1952, on her maiden voyage as the new flagship of the United States Lines, the United States captured the Blue Riband with the fastest eastbound and westbound transatlantic crossings on record (11 July–15 July, 3 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes).

The entry of the United States marked the first time since the Baltic a century earlier that a U.S.-flagged ship held the Blue Riband, surpassing European speed records which had stood for decades. The United States lost the eastbound record in 1990, but still holds the westbound record, and remains the fastest ocean liner to cross in either direction. The United States plied the transatlantic with passenger service until 1969, and she outlasted the demise of her original owners. The ship is currently docked in Philadelphia until a decision is made about her fate

 

Product Description of SS UNITED STATES CRUISE SHIP MODEL

The SS United States, “The Big U”, is an ocean liner built in 1952 for the United States Lines. At 53,329 gross tons, she is the largest ocean liner to date built entirely in the United States and still holds the record for the fastest westbound transatlantic crossing. Have it displayed beautifully in your home or office.

Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. 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.

Many details can be found on this model. The highly detailed chimney is painted in red, white, and black that is rigged across each other to the masts. Each life boat is meticulously handcrafted and painted in black and white. You can also see various other details on the deck such as metal ladders, metal winches, metal vents, wood crane, railings and so on.

The model is secured tightly on a solid wooden base with a brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast, or passionate collector.

  •       100% handcrafted using traditional techniques and modern technology
  •       Made from high-quality wood such as rosewood, western red cedar, mahogany, teak, etc. 
  •       Hundreds of hours of hand craftsmanship to complete a model at museum-quality, ensuring attention to detail and precision
  •       No plastic parts is used in order to ensure authenticity and an authentic look
  •       Each model goes through a demanding in-house quality control before leaving the workshop, ensuring excellence and authenticity
  •       Protective packaging with wooden crate for safe shipping, close-to-zero damage and storage
  •       Skillful craftsmen have years of experience and a passion for their work, ensuring quality and accuracy.
  • Material: high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany + metal only (no plastic parts)
  • Skill: best traditional real ship-making methods applied, hundreds of hours required to finish each model by our master craftsmen
  • Uniqueness: each ship is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull

Packaging 

In this final important step, this ship is packed in a sturdy wood and then in a nice carton box with cushion for maximum protection. We also perform a drop test to make sure the package is safe in shipping.

Company profile

Every ship has a story. From bow to stern, star board to port side, every vessel carries its own exquisite history. Through our fine hand craftsmanship, we tell that story the way it deserves to be told – with heart and soul. We uses traditional methods of building ship models, while integrating modern innovations. Our master craftsmen in Vietnam construct each ship entirely by hand using the traditional plank-on-bulk head method. They then harness high-tech tools like laser machines to create fine, accurate details. Each ship is scaled down in precise proportions from the original model for authenticity. It is a masterful synthesis of modern and traditional methods that makes the Old Modern quality one of a kind. What we mean by quality you can trust:

● Extensive research through original plans and pictures makes our models true to life.

● 100% hand-built from scratch, plank by plank.

● Hundreds of hours of work go into our museum-quality models.

● Made of quality wood such as western red cedar, mahogany, rosewood, teak, and more

● Chrome, brass, and cast metal fittings and ornaments add richness and verisimilitude

● Each model must pass a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop and making its voyage to you. Old Modern Handicrafts carries all manner of ships from every age of sail, and we are also proud to build custom models for our customers. Drop us a line – it’s our pleasure to help you tell your story. Staying at shore? Explore our nautical offerings for the home. Our novelties include vintage-style globes, magnifiers and telescopes, clocks, furniture, and all manner of nautical décor. The same quality of craftsmanship and care is extended to all our products, on land or at sea.