Artesania 1/48 Master & Commander'S Hms Surprise
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The San Diego Replica Connection
Artesana Latinas all-new HMS Surprise 1:48 wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diegos replicaoriginally HMS Rose, refitted for the film. This plank-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to OBrians literary vision and movie-inspired details like ornate quarter galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modellers building authentic wooden boat models based on the novels and cinema.
Building Your Wooden Ship Model Adventure
Craft the HMS Surprise with premium woods including American walnut and Swiss pearwood, brass fittings, and pre-sewn cotton sails. This new DIY wooden model ship kit revives Aubreys voyages through laser-cut parts, intricate rigging, and artillery. Advanced plank-on-frame construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page full-colour instruction manual, detailed plans, and over 70 video tutorials. As a fresh 2025 release, it stands out with enhanced film-accurate details compared to traditional kits, offering balanced complexity for rewarding assembly.
Comprehensive Build Support for Wooden Model Ship Kits
- 100-Page Full-Color Instruction Manual: Vibrant, photo-illustrated guides for seamless plank-on-frame assembly, including tips for caulking and hull planking
- Precision Plans and Laser-Cut Parts: Ensures accuracy in hull planking, masts, and yards; over 7000 parts for a rewarding build
- Step-by-Step Video Tutorials: highly detailing, perfect for intermediate to advanced wooden ship model builderstailored for this new release
- Optional Accessories: Add 10 x 1:48 scale gunmen figurines, LED lighting for illuminated decks (highlighting the upper deck oven and Aubrey-Maturin duet scene) and Set of 12 Acrylic Paints
- Please note that LED lighting is not included with the kit
Specifications
- Scale 1:48 Ideal for detailed wooden sailing ship models with commanding display presence
- Length 1495mm (58 55/64)
- Width 555mm (21 27/32)
- Height without Stand 1040mm (40 15/16)
- Height with Stand 1090mm (40 15/16)
- Construction Type Plank-on-frame Traditional keel, frames, and layered planks for authentic wooden shipbuilding
- Skill Level Advanced Suited for experienced modellers; not recommended for beginners
- Kit Contents - Over 7000 parts including woods, metals, fabrics; customisable painted or natural wood finishes. Estimated build time: 1000-1500 hours.
Key Features of This Master and Commander Model Kit
- Cinematic and Historical Authenticity: Informed by Brian Lavery and Geoff Hunts The Frigate Surprise, OBrians novels, and film detailsdesigned as a fresh tribute to the movie's portrayal
- Exquisite Detailing: Replicate the ornate stern, prow figurehead, quarter deck with carronades, and upper deck oven/guns; includes sculpted Aubrey and Maturin figurines for iconic scenes like their Boccherini duet
- Customisable Options: Historically accurate copper-sheathed paint or premium unpainted walnut/pearwood; optional lighting highlights poop windows and decks for a dramatic glow
- Intricate Rigging and Sails: Pre-sewn cotton sails on fully shaped masts and yards for realistic tautnessoptimized for easy yet authentic assembly in this new kit
- Figurines and Accessories: 1:48 scale officers, sailors, and gunmen inspired by the film; American walnut stand elevates your wooden boat model display
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