Scale: 1/800
Model length: 16"
Base length: 18"
Code: SM800CV59

With the Seaman Series Ship Models, everybody can enjoy owning handcrafted model ships of a quality that is, until now, available only to a select few. These are not plastic kits, but are completely scratchbuilt from resin, wood and metal, and are painted by hand. Made to precise 1/800 model scale (average length approximately over 15 inches) each ship replica is masterfully done, yet is a perfect balance of superdetailing and affordability. And that's no sea story!

Now you can own a 1/800 scale museum-quality model ship of the USS Forrestal CV-59, completely handmade from resin, wood and metal crafted and combined by hand. The handcrafted model ship comes to you all ready to display on a beautiful wood display base atop brass pedestals; her aircraft spotted and fixed on the deck; with a brass nameplate. If you served on the CV-59 and have a lot of good memories of your time aboard her, here's the perfect token for the tales you swap with your buddies! If you act now, you will be one of the few to own what had only been previously available as a low-value, undetailed plastic model kit or PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE custom wood model.

You will really appreciate the attention and effort put into this model ship, turning it into an excellent model ship replica over 15 inches long, It comes detailed with guns and missile launchers; antennae and sensors; various aircraft and many other handcast resin and metal pieces. Now, imagine this precise work of model ship art sitting proudly on top of your desk in the office, or on the mantle at home. Your friends, colleagues, or maybe even your former shipmates, come in and marvel as they admire your (latest) acquisition, wondering aloud how expensive this RARE and valuable model ship is. You, of course, will smile, pleased that you had seized the opportunity when it was offered - knowing what a bargain it really is, a very well-made model ship at the very best possible price...less than half of what it could actually cost on the market!

Overall you will see that it is a very attractive display which you will surely be proud to show off to your family, friends, colleagues and even your shipmates! But what you will love most of all, and will be excited about, is the fact that even if the overall quality of this model ship could command more than $400 in retail value, or even if this model ship is RARE and stocks are limited, it is now available for you at our extremely LOW price, the LOWEST ever for a model of this quality! Why? Because you deserve to enjoy owning a model ship of high quality without having to invest an arm and a leg! And, of course, you are getting it direct! Nobody is standing in your way to make things more expensive!

Remember, there is only a limited number of pieces of this unique ship model, so don't just wait and watch - own your USS Forrestal TODAY.

This is a Model Art master's work of very high quality and value, perfect for personal display at home or in the office, or as a special gift to that very special someone!

This is NOT a plastic kit, nor a mass-produced model. Each museum-quality ship replica is handcrafted by the same master artist-craftsmen making models for America for more than thirty years! This model ship will make a perfect gift or memento for the sailor, ship or military enthusiast. Now in stock and ready to ship direct from our California Warehouse! We will ship this model display to you in a heavy-duty carton box; the model ship itself will be encased in a secure wood frame which will require some simple disassembly using a Philips screwdriver.

Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift! Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - before it's too late and someone else gets what should be yours!

SEAMAN SPECIAL SERIES (1/800) USS Forrestal CV-59 Aircraft Carrier Model Ship FEATURES

• Excellent, hand-carved and hand-detailed 15-inch long model ship of the USS Forrestal CV-59 Aircraft Carrier
   
• The FIRST and only commercially-available scratchbuilt USS Forrestal CV-59 supercarrier handcrafted model ship precisely scaled to 1/800!
   
• 3-dimensional Masterwork of art by dedicated Master artist-craftsmen
   
• Craftsmanship followed precise plans and scale drawings to quality standards stricter than that of larger ship models wood, resin and metal fittings/details such as various aircraft, antennae and weapons
   
• Painted by hand in Navy gray scheme and painstakingly detailed
   
• Comes with an elegant, hand-routed, rich mahogany furniture-finish wood base
   
• Real, not plated, hand-turned and -polished brass pedestals
   
• Engraved brass name plate
   
• Limited number of pieces commissioned
   
• VERY LOW PRICE - LESS THAN HALF OF ITS ACTUAL RETAIL VALUE ON THE MARKET!
   
• Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The supercarrier USS Forrestal (CV-59), formerly AVT-59 and CVA-59, was named after former Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal and was the lead ship of her class of aircraft carriers. The other carriers of her class were the USS Saratoga (CV-60) and USS Ranger (CV-61). She was the largest aircraft carrier since Shinano of World War II vintage, and the first to specifically support jet aircraft. The ship was affectionately called "The FID", because James Forrestal was the first ever Secretary of Defense, FID standing for "First In Defense". This is also the slogan on the ship's insignia and patch.

Forrestal was launched 11 December 1954 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia, sponsored by Josephine Forrestal, widow of Secretary Forrestal; and commissioned 1 October 1955, Captain R. L. Johnson in command.

Forrestal was decommissioned 11 September 1993 at Pier 6E in Philadelphia, and was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register the same day. After being stricken, ex-Forrestal was heavily stripped to support the rest of the carrier fleet. In 1999, the USS Forrestal Museum Inc. began a campaign to obtain the ship from the Navy via donation, for use as a museum, to be located in Baltimore, but this plan was not successful. The Navy removed the ship from donation hold in 2004 and redesignated it for disposal. According to the NVR, her final status is "donated for use as fishing reef." In 2007, the ship is currently being environmentally prepared for sinking as an artificial reef. Due to elements of the "Forrestal" design having led directly to current aircraft carrier design, the ship will be donated to a State and sunk in a deep water reef, for fishery propagation, so that it is inaccessible to divers. The date for the sinking has not yet been announced.