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Hawaii/Nevada Standard Wooden Model Ship – GN
SKU: TK0059P
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The Hawaii/Nevada Standard Wooden Model Ship: Anchoring History in Handcrafted Detail
Let’s be honest: Most “historical replicas” collect dust. Not this one. The Hawaii/Nevada Standard Wooden Model Ship isn’t just a display piece—it’s a hand-forged tribute to the warships that refused to fade into obscurity. For collectors who crave substance over trends, this is your artifact.
Legends Cast in Wood: The USS Nevada & USS Hawaii
You know the USS Nevada. The battleship that shrugged off Pearl Harbour’s flames, limped to shore, and roared back into WWII with a vendetta. Nicknamed “the unsinkable,” it wasn’t just steel—it was sheer stubbornness afloat. Then there’s the USS Hawaii, the cruiser that never sailed into battle but left its fingerprints on naval design.
What Makes This Model Uniquely Human:
Wood That Breathes: Kiln-dried mahogany or teak (your pick) matures like whiskey, gaining character without warping. Fun fact: Teak was the Navy’s secret weapon against rot—nature’s original preservative.
Brass That Ages with Pride: Cannons aren’t glued; they’re pinned, just like the originals. Hand-stitched rigging frays slightly over time—because real ships weather, and so should this.
A Base That Grounds History: Polished walnut, buffed to a soft glow, cradles the ship. The brass plaque? Engraved by a local jeweller who still uses tools from the 1940s.
Why This Ship Earns Its Keep
For the Purist: You’ve seen mass-produced “replicas” with plastic parts. This is the antidote: materials and methods faithful to the 1900s.
For the Eco-Conscious: Sustainably harvested wood. Non-toxic stains. Zero plastic. It’s a statement piece that won’t haunt landfills.
For the Storyteller: Place it in your office, and watch clients lean in. “That’s the Nevada, right? The one that survived D-Day?” Now you’re not just selling—you’re sparking history.
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| Weight | 34 kg |
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