This is a museum-quality FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of Sweden’s ill-fated warship which sank after sailing less than a mile into its maiden voyage in 1628. The Wasa raised in 1961 from its watery grave is now one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions. This is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull which allows us to identify production date material used and all other production information of a model. 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. This amazing Wasa model features plank on frame three decks and two and a half rows of ferocious cannons on each side of the ship. A unique bowsprit design that consists of: brass statues and crafted brass ornaments on the panels. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck there are metal stationed cannons authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks wooden cabin and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on the stern with spectacular brass ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator boat enthusiast or passionate collector.