Plank-on-frame model of the American Clipper Ship Flying Cloud. The model has a beautifully planked natural wood hull. Each plank is individually laid and nailed. The frames can be viewed on the interior of the bulwarks. The model has bright work mahogany deckhouses and deck fittings.

The front deckhouse has paneled doors and windows. This deckhouse has a planked roof with a pair of lifeboats stored upside down on its roof. There are three additional mounted deckhouses. On the raised bow deck, there are a pair of bollards, water pump and windlass.

Back towards the stern is a mounted ship´s wheel and steering assembly mounted before the compass. The masts, yardarms and bowsprit are all carved from natural wood. The ratlines are hand tied and the model retains most of its original standing and running rigging.

The model retains most of its sewn sails. Some of the sails were fitted with reef lines. Coming off the bow are a pair of cats with anchors. The model retains its original carved wood figurehead depicting a stretched out female figure, blowing a trumpet. The name, Flying Cloud, appears on the rounded transom above the rudder. Circa 1880.