Artesania 1/48 HMS Surprise - Wooden Model Ship Kit

SKU: ART-22906 | Brand: Artesania Latina | Product: Artesania 1/48 HMS Surprise Master and Commander Wooden Model Ship Kit The HMS Surprise represents a pivotal vessel in naval history and maritime fiction. This swift 24-gun frigate from the Napoleonic Wars features prominently in Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin novel series and the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Artesanía Latina's 1/48 scale wooden model ship kit draws directly from the Maritime Museum of San Diego's replica—originally HMS Rose, refitted for film production—ensuring historical accuracy and authentic details including ornate quarter galleries and fully rigged masts. Constructed from premium materials including American walnut and Swiss pearwood with brass fittings and pre-sewn cotton sails, this kit accommodates advanced modelers seeking an authentic wooden sailing ship replica rooted in both literary and cinematic sources.