Old Modern Handicrafts – CSS Virginia War Ship Model – Museum-Quality Ship Model Made from Premium Hardwoods – 28L x 7W x 9H Inches

The C.S.S. Virginia was an ironclad warship that fought the U.S.S. Monitor in the Battle of Hampton Roads during the War in 1862. It played a major role in the War defending the Gosport Navy Yard from the Union. It is available as a FULLY ASSEMBLED model ready to be proudly display as a piece of history.

• Dimensions: This Old Modern Handicrafts’ ship model measures 28L x 7W x 9H Inches
• Traditional Construction: Constructed using the same plank-on-frame method as actual ships, this model requires hundreds of hours of skilled labor
• Intricate Details: The model features a wooden planked deck, lifeboats, metal anchors, wooden cannons, and Confederate flags, replicating the original ship
• Realistic Model: Handcrafted by master craftsmen using historical plans, this model is built to scale with premium woods
• Premium Materials: Handcrafted from premium woods like mahogany, teak, and rosewood – No Plastics

Brand	Old Modern Handicrafts
Color	Multicolor
Theme	Modern
Item dimensions L x W x H	28 x 7 x 9 inches
Material	Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak, and Other Exotic Woods—No Plastic Parts

Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. 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.

The C.S.S. Virginia magnificent features include intricate details such as: wooden planked deck, upper wooden deck, planked lifeboats, metal anchors, smoke stack with metal rings, wooden cannons, wooden rudder and Confederate flags.

This is an “Exclusive Edition” of the C.S.S. Virginia, where each model has unique laser cut serial number. This allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model.

The model is painted in black with wooden deck to replicate the original ship colors. The model is secured tightly on a black solid wood base with a brass nameplate with the words “C.S.S. Virginia.” It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast, or passionate collector.

History:

CSS Virginia was the first steam-powered ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy, built during the first year of the American Civil War; she was constructed as a casemate ironclad using the raised and cut down hull of the scuttled USS Merrimack. Virginia was one of the participants in the Battle of Hampton Roads, opposing the Unions USS Monitor in March, 1862. The battle is chiefly significant in naval history as the first battle between ironclads.