Artesania Latina 22906 1/48 scale Master and Commander's HMS Surprise. A legendary ship from novel to film The HMS Surprise, a fast 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars, captivates in Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels, in which Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin pursue adventures on the seas. Immortalized in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The other side of the world, this new wooden model brings this icon to life for model ship lovers, history buffs and collectors of wooden replica sailboats. San Diego Replica Connection Artesanía Latina is based directly on the replica of the San Diego Maritime Museum, originally the HMS Rose, remodeled for the film. This flat-on-frame wooden ship model kit ensures historical fidelity to O'Brian's literary vision and movie-inspired details such as ornate galleries and rigged masts. Ideal for advanced modelers building authentic wooden ship models based on the novels and film. Build your wooden Adventure ship model. Build the HMS Surprise with premium woods such as hickory and Swiss pear, brass hardware and pre-stitched cotton sails. This new DIY wooden ship model revives Aubrey's voyages with laser-cut parts, intricate rigging and gunnery. The model's advanced construction mimics real shipbuilding, supported by a 100-page, full-color instruction manual, detailed plans and more than 70 video tutorials. New for 2025, it features more true-to-life detailing compared to traditional kits, offering balanced complexity for rewarding assembly. Complete construction stand for wooden ship model kits 100-page, full-color instruction manualVibrant, photo-illustrated guides to perfect plank-on-plank assembly, including tips for caulking and planking the hull. Precision drawings and laser-cut parts. Hull planking, masts and spars: Guarantees precision hull planking, masts and spars; more than 7000 parts for a rewarding construction. Step-by-step video tutorialsThe new version of the model kit: very detailed, perfect for intermediate and advanced wooden model shipbuilders, adapted to this new version. Specifications Scale 1:48 - Ideal for detailed models of wooden sailing ships with an imposing presence on display. Length 1495 mm (58" 55/64). Width 555 mm (21" 27/32), Height without support 1040 mm (40" 15/16), Height with support 1090 mm (40" 15/16). Type of construction Plank-on-frame - Traditional keel, frames and planks layered for authentic wooden shipbuilding. Skill level Advanced - Suitable for experienced modelers; not recommended for beginners. Kit contents More than 7000 pieces including woods, metals and fabrics; customizable finishes in painted or natural wood. Estimated construction time: 1000- 1500 hours. Main features of this Master and Commander model kit Cinematic and historical authenticity Based on The Frigate Surprise by Brian Lavery and Geoff Hunt, O'Brian's novels and film details, designed as a new homage to cinematic representation. Exquisite detailsReproduces the ornate stern, the figurehead, the quarterdeck with carronades and the furnace and cannons of the upper deck; includes sculpted figures of Aubrey and Maturin for iconic scenes such as their Boccherini duet. Customizable options Historic-accurate copper-plated paint or premium unpainted walnut/ivory wood; optional lighting highlights aft windows and decks for a spectacular glow. Intricate rigging and sails: Pre-sewn cotton sails on fully molded masts and spars for realistic tension, optimized for easy and authentic assembly in this new kit.
