The French corvette L’Unite was captured in 1796 and converted into a 28-gun sixth-rate renamed H. She carried twenty-four 32-pound carronades on her main deck, eight on her quarter deck and forecastle, plus four 6-pound long guns as chasers. HMS Surprise is the real vessel in Patrick OBriens famous fictional works that tell of Captain Jack Aubrey’s adventures, as he sets out on dangerous missions and holds his ground against various enemies. Its also the star of the hit movie, Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World. Mamoli took great pains to create a faithful replica. The kit features plank-on-bulkhead construction with double planking. Details are abundant and historically correct. Fittings include ready-to-use wooden blocks and deadeyes, Britannia metal parts and life-like rigging. Clear plans and step-by-step instructions take you to a model that would make even Jack Aubrey proud. Finished model sizes: length 33-1/4″, height 24-1/3″ in 1:75 scale. The kit complete with all parts, fittings, plans and instructions. The item “Mamoli MV56 HMS Surprise Wood Ship Model Kit, Unbuilt em ja” is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Wooden”. The seller is “langzam” and is located in Hollywood, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Mamoli
- MPN: MV58
- Recommended Age Range: Adult
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy