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HMS Narcissus, 1781 Frigate Ship Model
Project type
Frigate Ship Model
Date
Completed 2016
Made in the USA by the Ship Model Masters at Raven Arts, an exceptional Sphinx class 20-gun Sixth-rate Post Ship. The last of her kind built by the Royal Navy. Stretching 108' from bow to stern with a 30' beam and weighing in just under 430 tons.
Created for the family of Sailing Master Thuresson an extensively personalized freestanding display. Model mounted on marble plinth with a beautiful sunset ocean airbrushed backdrop. Custom wood mounted pull out plaques tell the story of the vessel and the family's relationship to her.
Masthead of Narcissus, the hunter, has his bow drawn and cape blowing back toward the bow. Laser cut stern castle, brass cannon, extensive deck elements and elaborate rigging detail keep the eye ever moving across the art.
Hidden within the pull out drawer of the display is a full reveal of what Sailing Master Thuresson's quarters may have looked like. An illuminated flickering lantern sits in the window seal next to a door on the front of the drawer. Another flickering light gently illuminates the back of the dark cabin. Open the door and the interior cabin lights come on to reveal the treasures held inside including a ship model he's building.
Virtually limitless possibilities with the talents of Christian and AuraVaughn Raven, true Masters of the art form.