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Wooden Ship - 1/14 HMS Surprise
ART 22906 Artesania Latina 1/14 Master and Commander's HMS SURPRISE
Discover the brand new HMS Surprise 1/48 scale wooden model ship kit from Artesanía Latina. Inspired by Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels and Master and Commander's, this advanced plank-on-frame kit features American walnut, Swiss pearwood, pre-sewn sails and customizable finishes. Perfect for collectors seeking historical accuracy and cinematic authenticity.
A Legendary Ship from Novels to Cinema
The HMS Surprise, a swift 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars, captivates in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels, where Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin chase adventure across the seas. Immortalized in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, this brand new wooden model ship kit brings the icon to life for model ship enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of wooden sailing ship replicas.
The San Diego Replica Connection
Artesanía Latina’s all-new HMS Surprise 1/48 wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s replica—originally HMS Rose, refitted for the film. This plank-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to O’Brian’s literary vision and movie-inspired details like ornate quarter galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modelers 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 Aubrey’s voyages through laser-cut parts, intricate rigging, and artillery. Advanced plank-on-frame construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page full-color 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 builders—tailored for this new release.
Specifications
Attribute Details
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 modelers; not recommended for beginners.
Kit Contents Over 7000 parts including woods, metals, fabrics; customizable 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 Hunt’s The Frigate Surprise, O’Brian’s novels, and film details—designed 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.
Customizable 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 tautness—optimized for easy yet authentic assembly in this new kit.
Figurines and Accessories: 1:48 scale officers, sailors, and gunnmen inspired by the film; American walnut stand elevates your wooden boat model display.
Discover the brand new HMS Surprise 1/48 scale wooden model ship kit from Artesanía Latina. Inspired by Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels and Master and Commander's, this advanced plank-on-frame kit features American walnut, Swiss pearwood, pre-sewn sails and customizable finishes. Perfect for collectors seeking historical accuracy and cinematic authenticity.
A Legendary Ship from Novels to Cinema
The HMS Surprise, a swift 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars, captivates in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels, where Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin chase adventure across the seas. Immortalized in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, this brand new wooden model ship kit brings the icon to life for model ship enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of wooden sailing ship replicas.
The San Diego Replica Connection
Artesanía Latina’s all-new HMS Surprise 1/48 wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s replica—originally HMS Rose, refitted for the film. This plank-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to O’Brian’s literary vision and movie-inspired details like ornate quarter galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modelers 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 Aubrey’s voyages through laser-cut parts, intricate rigging, and artillery. Advanced plank-on-frame construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page full-color 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 builders—tailored for this new release.
Specifications
Attribute Details
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 modelers; not recommended for beginners.
Kit Contents Over 7000 parts including woods, metals, fabrics; customizable 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 Hunt’s The Frigate Surprise, O’Brian’s novels, and film details—designed 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.
Customizable 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 tautness—optimized for easy yet authentic assembly in this new kit.
Figurines and Accessories: 1:48 scale officers, sailors, and gunnmen inspired by the film; American walnut stand elevates your wooden boat model display.
$4,142.26
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ART 22906 Artesania Latina 1/14 Master and Commander's HMS SURPRISE
Discover the brand new HMS Surprise 1/48 scale wooden model ship kit from Artesanía Latina. Inspired by Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels and Master and Commander's, this advanced plank-on-frame kit features American walnut, Swiss pearwood, pre-sewn sails and customizable finishes. Perfect for collectors seeking historical accuracy and cinematic authenticity.
A Legendary Ship from Novels to Cinema
The HMS Surprise, a swift 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars, captivates in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels, where Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin chase adventure across the seas. Immortalized in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, this brand new wooden model ship kit brings the icon to life for model ship enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of wooden sailing ship replicas.
The San Diego Replica Connection
Artesanía Latina’s all-new HMS Surprise 1/48 wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s replica—originally HMS Rose, refitted for the film. This plank-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to O’Brian’s literary vision and movie-inspired details like ornate quarter galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modelers 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 Aubrey’s voyages through laser-cut parts, intricate rigging, and artillery. Advanced plank-on-frame construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page full-color 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 builders—tailored for this new release.
Specifications
Attribute Details
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 modelers; not recommended for beginners.
Kit Contents Over 7000 parts including woods, metals, fabrics; customizable 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 Hunt’s The Frigate Surprise, O’Brian’s novels, and film details—designed 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.
Customizable 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 tautness—optimized for easy yet authentic assembly in this new kit.
Figurines and Accessories: 1:48 scale officers, sailors, and gunnmen inspired by the film; American walnut stand elevates your wooden boat model display.
Discover the brand new HMS Surprise 1/48 scale wooden model ship kit from Artesanía Latina. Inspired by Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels and Master and Commander's, this advanced plank-on-frame kit features American walnut, Swiss pearwood, pre-sewn sails and customizable finishes. Perfect for collectors seeking historical accuracy and cinematic authenticity.
A Legendary Ship from Novels to Cinema
The HMS Surprise, a swift 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars, captivates in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels, where Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin chase adventure across the seas. Immortalized in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, this brand new wooden model ship kit brings the icon to life for model ship enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of wooden sailing ship replicas.
The San Diego Replica Connection
Artesanía Latina’s all-new HMS Surprise 1/48 wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s replica—originally HMS Rose, refitted for the film. This plank-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to O’Brian’s literary vision and movie-inspired details like ornate quarter galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modelers 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 Aubrey’s voyages through laser-cut parts, intricate rigging, and artillery. Advanced plank-on-frame construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page full-color 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 builders—tailored for this new release.
Specifications
Attribute Details
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 modelers; not recommended for beginners.
Kit Contents Over 7000 parts including woods, metals, fabrics; customizable 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 Hunt’s The Frigate Surprise, O’Brian’s novels, and film details—designed 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.
Customizable 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 tautness—optimized for easy yet authentic assembly in this new kit.
Figurines and Accessories: 1:48 scale officers, sailors, and gunnmen inspired by the film; American walnut stand elevates your wooden boat model display.
