HMS Surprise | Model | Full Kit
HMS Surprise | Model | Full Kit
The frigate made famous by the movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, brought to life by Artesania Latina. HMS Surprise was originally built at Le Havre in 1794 as a 350-ton, 32-gun corvette, but in 1796 it was captured by the British Navy and renamed HMS Surprise. She was re-armed and classified as a sixth-rate frigate.
Order your HMS Surprise full kit online today and receive everything in one shipment. Comes complete with detailed step-by-step assembly guides.
✔ USA, Canada & Mexico
✔ 6 to 8 working days
✔ Easy return
We accept:
Product in Depth
Key Features of the HMS Surprise
Factory precut keel and all main frame parts.
High-quality planking mahogany, walnut and lime woods.
High-quality fittings in white metal burnished or in real die-cast brass.
Stitched sail set and rigging threads.
Pre-finished high-quality display base with name plate.
Model Detail
Made exclusively by Artesania Latina with the National Maritime Museum | Sails set full sewn | You just have to rig them at the masts.
Overall Dimensions
Length: 1334 mm (52.75") | Height: 950 mm (37.5") | Beam: 480 mm (18.5") | Scale: 1:48
Clear step-by-step instructions show how to assemble and finish the parts - every step of the way.








Through your building experience, you will have help from our experts with the easy-to-follow step-by-step assembly guide. You can take a look also at our exclusive Forum and discuss with fellow modelers.
Even as a model-making novice, you can build the HMS Surprise together in easy stages, learning the skills as you go.
Write Your Own Review
Shipping & Return Information
The first pack of your order or your complete kit will be delivered to you within approximately 6 to 8 working days from the date your order has been confirmed.
We ship to Canada. Shipping costs are the same for Canada as USA.
If for some reason you need to return a shipment please contact customer service at 877-544-6779 or via email at customerservice@deagostiniusa.com to obtain authorization. We will send you via email a prepaid UPS label that you can print and adhere to the shipping box and drop at your local UPS store or UPS drop box.
Cancellation Information
If you are not completely satisfied and would like to cancel your model subscription please contact customer service at 877-544-6779 or via email at customerservice@deagostiniusa.com. We will refund your latest month subscription pack received in the prior 30 days.