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Standing tall above the horizon, a large mast peaks over the lip of the ocean as the boat it’s connected to sails ever closer into view. Even though it is morning and the horizon is hazy, this ship’s masts are easy to spot with the naked eye. These ships were the kinds of boats that fishermen’s wives kept on the lookout for when their husbands were at sea. Because of their height it was easier to see such a ship with a flag or lantern flying from the top of their tallest mast. Many of the tall masted ships today are made for movies, where their height alone inspires awe. Unique tallness is not restricted to just masts, however. Without lifting so much as a finger, a tall ship model is capable of sending a crowd of onlookers into a long string of admiring words like no other model ship. The stern of the ship may be raised to high levels to give the tall model ship an appearance of being ‘stacked’. A few simple steps are often taken to make the tall ship model appear taller to the naked eye. This includes highlighting various parts of the under ship as well as choosing a light colored paint for the model ship’s paint job. With the inclusion of wide set boards instead of thin set, many model wooden boats can appear to increase its height to legendary proportions. A unique way to make a model seem taller is to shorten the overall length of the boat so that the cabins and other topside inclusions stand taller in order to fit on the deck together. The sailboat is one of the tallest ship models on the market today. These sailboats use wind power to move and as such they need large cloth sails attached to the highest masts in the model ship market. The masts of a schooner are almost always the most impressive of sizes. Other ships had only one or two masts, while the schooner had anywhere from two to five, depending on the ship size. Taller ships seem to have dwindled in today’s world due to the electric engine. This makes having a tall ship model very unique The impressive stance of the tall ship model helps it to stand out in almost any room it is placed in. The tall height of the model almost demands attention from guests and owners alike. People tend to not think twice about buying such a big and beautiful model, but many are stumped when confronted with where to put the model itself. If you are feeling particularly generous, a whole table is a great way to display these tall masted ship models. Some say the table method is too easy, and the shelf or cabinet is harder. While these models are very slender and thin, they are also taller than they may seem, but with the exact measurements in your mind one can more easily determine a suitable place to put this exciting and original decorative item in.
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