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HMS SURPRISE model

In the middle of the Napoleonic era (1805), the French had captured most of Europe and intended to seize England, the final piece of the puzzle. In an effort to protect England from an invading force, the British Navy was ordered to intercept and destroy French vessels before they near the shoreline. Among them, HMS Surprise, received the specific instructions: "Intercept French Privateer, Acheron…you will sink, burn, or take her as prize."

Led by Jack Aubrey, the British ship found its way down to the Brazilian coastline. Ironically, however, it was the Acheron that took the Brits by surprise. Outmaneuvered and outgunned, HMS Surprise suffered significant damage, including the destruction of her rudder and the loss of many men. Managed to escape, the courageous Captain fixed up his battered ship and hunted down the superior Acheron for a showdown.  The final battle came when Aubrey gambled on superior seamanship and captured the Acheron. This achievement of HMS Surprise was unmatched throughout the world’s naval history.

Our HMS Surprise model is based from the ship in the novel by Patrick O'Brian. It is not the HMS Rose which was converted to the HMS Surprise for the movie Master and Commander. One difference is that the ship's wheel is behind the mizzen mast, not in front of the middle mast. It also did not have fancy decoration on the stern. 



About the construction of the HMS Surprise wooden scale model:

- Built from scratch over hundreds of hours by master artisans

- Reference: Plans of HMS Surprise, originally built as French corvette L'Unite

- High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple and rosewood

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Plank-on-frame construction for ultimate durability

- True c
opper-plated bottom: individual copper pieces that were weathered unevenly to create a realistic look (no fake lines.)

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Under the main deck, all guns are "real" guns which have proper barrels and wooden carriages which sit on 2 real decks under the main deck. These guns are not simple barrels inserted into a solid hull like in a cheap model.

- Authentic Extensive rigging system comprised of many different sizes of rope and features numerous blocks and deadeyes

- Correct boats which also have masts and oars

Dimensions & Pricing:

39" long x 29.5" tall x 12" wide $4,790 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other places: $500 flat rate.

28" long x 20" tall x 9" wide $3,500 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other places: $350 flat rate.

Model is built per commission only. We require only a small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to start the process $500    The remaining balance won't be due until the model is completed, in several months.

Add light feature: $300   

ModelShipMaster.com produces the finest and most accurate tall ship model in the world. We do not attach a name to a ship's stern and say it is that ship. We never cut the bowsprit and masts short in order to save shipping cost. We refuse to paint copper color onto a wooden hull to make a false appearance of a copper plated bottom. Our guns under the main deck are 'real' and our boats are real wood, not plastic casting. Ask stephensandkenau.com to confirm those features and you'll be surprised they won't.

Don't be fooled by some model makers out there who freely claim their models "museum grade" or even "true museum quality. Their ships are wrong on many counts. The hull is horrible. Some parts are oversized yet others undersized. Plenty are wrong; many are missing. Click here to learn more: what to look for in tall ship models.

"The HMS Surprise ship arrived.  It is outstanding.  Looks just like the pictures!  I posted a picture on my facebook page and a friend has already inquired about how to get a model.  I have put your website address on my facebook page. It is really an instant heirloom.  I am so glad I found you guys. Thanks. Bradley C."

Learn more about the HMS Surprise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Surprise_(replica_ship)
 

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