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Looking for a Ship Builder - USS Constitution

Frank,
I'm going to hazard a guess. That looks like the model shipways kit.

Brian,
your dad did a very nice job on the Constitution, especially the galleries and scroll work at the bow. The copper plating looks well executed as well. To finish the model to include spars and rigging will take a dedicated builder about a year (more at the pace I'm at with mine.) Unless you find a very generous modeler in your neighborhood, this will cost a pretty penny. For someone to take it to the state of Roger's clipper ship above would be much easier and not take too much time.

I agree with Roger, in that displaying a nicely finished hull would honor your father (without breaking the bank)..

Good luck with the local organizations.
Thank you! Much appreciated. I will keep you all updated as I find out more.
 
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