USS Constitution - Constructo vs Mantua

[Smcochrane]

I need some really good advice but first the facts. This build is going to be a one off project. I have Leukemia and another blood cancer that makes my time short. I have never built any models from the time I was a teenager but I am an engineer. I was in the Air Force and Navy and was an in-flight maintenance man. Have experience in using wood working tools.

 

The only tall ship I have visited is the USS Constitution. My bucket list included a trip to Fenway Park and to see the Constitution. My old boss went with me to see a game and the boat. I want to build a plank on frame kit of the USS Constitution. I know good advise would be to start with a simpler hull or boat all together but I am hard headed and tired of being told what I cannot do any more.

 

Now that we have that out of the way I am looking for suggestions of what kit is going to be best. Best can mean many things such as best quality wood, instructions, detail but somewhere in that is the kit you would buy if it was going to be your last. The next thing is where to buy the kit. I live in the St. Louis area but I have no problem if I need to buy international.

 

If I should not get it finished I will be sure to give my wife instructions on who to ship it to so it can be completed.

[PhotoBob63]

Smcochrane,

 

Look over the build logs here to see how they each go together. Then pick the one that suits you the best. Don't forget about Model Shipways' Constitution kit.

 

Bob

[sygreen]

i have also been looking for a good model of the Constitution. My research has pointed to Model Shipways' kit

[Smcochrane]

Thanks Bob and Sygreen. I will check them out.

[RichardG]

Good luck with your build. 

 

You will get lots of help and encouragement here.

 

Richard.

[henry9742]

help needed.  Is there anyone out  there who has  actually built USS constitution by mantua models,   any build photos would be  helpful.many thanks