Model Shipways Prince de Neufchatel 1:64 Scale – Legendary War of 1812 American Privateer Brigantine Ship Model Kit

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THE SHIP THE ROYAL NAVY COULDN'T CATCH Most ships of the War of 1812 fought with guns. The Prince de Neufchatel fought with speed. Built in New York in 1812, she was one of the fas test vessels on the Atlantic. Long, narrow, and aggressively rigged, the Prince routinely slipped away from Royal Navy warships that should have caught her. When she wasn't escaping, she was hunting. As an American privateer, her mission was simple: capture British merchant ships, seize their cargo, and disappear over the horizon before the Royal Navy arrived. And she was exceptionally good at it. The Legend of Nantucket Shoals But speed alone didn't make her famous. On the night of October 11, 1814, while anchored off Nantucket, the Prince de Neufchatel faced one of the most remarkable attacks of the War of 1812. With much of her crew absent aboard captured prize ships, only 37 men remained aboard. The British sent approximately 111 sailors and marines in heavily armed boats to board and capture her. What followed was twenty minutes of brutal close-quarters combat. Pistols. Cutlasses. Muskets. Hand-to-hand fighting on a darkened deck. When it was over, the British attack had collapsed. The survivors withdrew. The Prince remained free. The action became one of the most celebrated small-ship engagements in American naval history. Even decades later, naval architects studied her lines. Many historians consider the Prince de Neufchatel a forerunner of the famous clipper ships that would dominate the oceans years later. The Model Shipways Kit: History in 1:64 Scale At over 32 inches long, the completed model captures everything that made the original so distinctive: the sleek hull, sharply raked masts, powerful brigantine rig, and elegant proportions that made her one of the fastest ships of her era. Built using traditional plank-on-bulkhead construction, this kit is the perfect "step-up" project designed for builders with previous planking experience who are ready for a more rewarding, demanding subject. The Kit Historically Significant: Build a legendary War of 1812 privateer with an unmatched combat pedigree. Premium Materials: Features laser-cut basswood parts for improved accuracy and fit, alongside detailed wood, brass, and Britannia metal fittings. Comprehensive Guidance: Includes 5 full-size, highly detailed plan sheets and a fully illustrated 32-pages instruction manual. Authentic Craftsmanship: Traditional plank-on-bulkhead construction designed specifically for intermediate to advanced builders looking for their next rewarding challenge. Impressive Display Size: The finished model measures a commanding 32½" long and 23" high. Build Without Fear: Backed by a Lifetime Free Replacement Parts Guarantee—if you lose or break a piece during construction, we’ve got you covered. A predator. A survivor. A ship the Royal Navy couldn't catch. Instructions - EnglishParts List Show more