Washington Monument

PRINTED KIT - CUT, FOLD, GLUE! This model comes unassembled, delivered flat-packed in a large envelope.

What's inside? 2 sturdy A4 size paper sheets with the artwork, cutting and scoring lines printed on. You will need to cut, score, fold and glue the parts in order to assemble the model according to the set-up instructions which come with the kit.

NB! Pins for flag poles are not supplied with the kit.

Things which are not included, but you'll need in order to assemble the model: time & patience, a hobby knife, a ruler, a cutting mat or hard surface to work on, white glue (PVA).

Some other things might be helpful: a pointed stylus, tweezers and scissors. See what tools we recommend.

This model will require more than one sitting to build it. We advise to pause between different stages as you work, especially when you come to gluing. The white glue softens the paper and it may lead to misshapen parts if you do not allow them to dry well before proceeding further with assembling. Click here to watch our paper model building tips.

Give yourself enough time to enjoy the process and achieve the best result!

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Shipping Timelines:

• Paper model kits and pop-up cards: Dispatched within 1-3 working days
• Assembled paper models, personalised items: Dispatched within up to 10 working days

Expected Delivery:

• Domestic (Mainland UK): 1-3 working days
• Europe: 3-5 working days
• USA and Canada: 5-7 working days
• Rest of the world: 7-14 working days
• International Express: 2-4 working days

Please note: Delivery delays are beyond our control. While over 95% of orders are delivered within the stated timeframe, delivery may occasionally exceed the expected duration, especially during peak periods. If you need your order by a specific date, consider using the express mail option.

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The Washington Monument, located in the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is a prominent American national monument dedicated to George Washington, the first President of the United States. This towering obelisk is a symbol of national reverence for one of the country's most revered founding fathers.

Construction of the monument began in 1848 but was halted from 1854 to 1877 due to lack of funds and the Civil War, leading to its completion in 1884. The structure was officially opened to the public in 1888. The monument stands at an impressive height of 555 feet (169 meters), making it one of the tallest stone structures in the world. It's made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, and its design was inspired by ancient Egyptian obelisks.

The interior of the monument contains an elevator and a staircase that leads to an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city.