Wood Cutaway Model of WW II Submarine USS Balao (SS-285) Made in the USA

WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND COUNTRY. Wood Cutaway Model of WW II Submarine USS Balao (SS-285). Overall Size: 22-1/2" x 8-1/2". Each cutaway is an accurate, three dimensional, architectural model.

The pieces are multi-layer, micro-cut, wood cutaway constructions, reflecting the utmost in detail and attention to accuracy. Original blueprints and period photographs along with hand measurements, if possible, are used for the creation of each design. Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item. Original construction blueprints, photographs, deck plans, books and even advertising brochures are used to guarantee the accuracy of each cutaway. Once the design work is complete, a computer-controlled laser is then used to cut and mark specially selected layers of basswood.

After a layer has been cut, it is cleaned and carefully mounted to a baltic blue matte board. A total of six layers of basswood are hand assembled for each cutaway.

When the cutaway is complete, it is then sealed behind glass in a cherry finish hardwood frame. The highest level of quality in both work and materials is maintained to ensure museum quality cutaways. This integrity in both design and modeling skill has brought endorsements by many of the nation's museums, historical societies and memorial associations. We can also customize this cutaway as any boat of the Balao Class for no additional charge. The design will remain the same as pictured but, will carry your desired hull number and nameplate.

The fleet submarine of the United States Navy during World War 2. This six layer cutaway is so finely detailed that museums have given their stamp of approval. Out of 195 boats, 184 actually saw action in the war. These are created for each order. The item "Wood Cutaway Model of WW II Submarine USS Balao (SS-285) Made in the USA" is in sale since Tuesday, January 3, 2017. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Boats & Ships\Contemporary Manufacture".

The seller is "airplanesandmore" and is located in Flower Mound, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Peru, Paraguay, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

Brand: "Handmade"
Scale: 700
Material: Wood
Type: Boats