What a blast this ship was! My first carved cake--what a learning experience! Strawberry cake filled with BC. Planks were hand cut from choc fondant. Everything is edible except the masts which are dowels used to support the cake. Very top heavy! Accents (barrels, gold/silver coins), treasure chest, rope, anchor, fish) were made from fondant/gumpaste. B'day boy was thrilled, and mom said she didn't want to cut it, so I think it was well received!