I have a project that happens to be a model of the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) that I've been working on for close to 10 years now. To give you an idea of the intricacy of this project see below:
Image one: incorrect hull color, example of rigging
Another shot
My version will be in full sail so it's a really big project. I also made sure that it's watertight, floats, steers, and is perfectly balanced. I even painted the oilpaintings hanging on the wall in the officers quarters toward the rear of the boat.