This beautiful museum quality biblical model of Noahs Ark was built in feet according to the dimensions given in the Bible. The Scale of this Ark model is 1/96 (1/8=1') which would make this model 56 1/4" long x 9 3/8" wide x 5 5/8" high. There is 4 different types of wood used on the model. The dark wood on the exterior of the model is Black Walnut to represent the pitch on the Ark inside and out. The deck planks are planked in Spanish Cedar, and the frame work is framed in Poplar Wood . The front side of the model shows the finished look, and the back side shows the Ark under construction. This Ark also comes with 32 pairs of animals, and a Certificate Of Authenticity.