{"product_id":"model-shipways-prince-de-neufchatel-1-64","title":"Model Shipways Prince de Neufchatel 1:64 Scale – Legendary War of 1812 American Privateer Brigantine Ship Model Kit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SHIP THE ROYAL NAVY COULDN'T CATCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost ships of the War of 1812 fought with guns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prince de Neufchatel fought with speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in New York in 1812, she was one of the fastest vessels on the Atlantic. \u003cstrong\u003eLong, narrow, and aggressively rigged\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Prince routinely slipped away from Royal Navy warships that should have caught her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen she wasn't escaping, she was hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an American privateer, her mission was simple: capture British merchant ships, seize their cargo, and disappear over the horizon before the Royal Navy arrived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd she was exceptionally good at it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legend of Nantucket Shoals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut speed alone didn't make her famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith much of her crew absent aboard captured prize ships, only 37 men remained aboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British sent approximately 111 sailors and marines in heavily armed boats to board and capture her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat followed was twenty minutes of brutal close-quarters combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePistols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutlasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuskets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-to-hand fighting on a darkened deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it was over, the British attack had collapsed. The survivors withdrew. The Prince remained free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action became one of the most celebrated small-ship engagements in American naval history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven decades later, naval architects studied her lines. Many historians consider the Prince de Neufchatel \u003cstrong\u003ea forerunner of the famous clipper ships\u003c\/strong\u003e that would dominate the oceans years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Model Shipways Kit: History in 1:64 Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt over 32 inches long, the completed model captures everything that made the original so distinctive: \u003cstrong\u003ethe sleek hull, sharply raked masts, powerful brigantine rig, and elegant proportions that made her one of the fastest ships of her era.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorically Significant:\u003c\/b\u003e Build a legendary War of 1812 privateer with an unmatched combat pedigree.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Features laser-cut basswood parts for improved accuracy and fit, alongside detailed wood, brass, and Britannia metal fittings.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComprehensive Guidance:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes 5 full-size, highly detailed plan sheets and a fully illustrated 32-pages instruction manual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional plank-on-bulkhead construction designed specifically for intermediate to advanced builders looking for their next rewarding challenge.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImpressive Display Size:\u003c\/b\u003e The finished model measures a commanding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e32½\" long and 23\" high\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild Without Fear:\u003c\/b\u003e Backed by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eLifetime Free Replacement Parts Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e—if you lose or break a piece during construction, we’ve got you covered.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA predator. A survivor. A ship the Royal Navy couldn't catch.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS2110_PrinceDeNeufchatel_compressed.pdf?v=1759780553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\"\u003eInstructions - English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS2110_Prince_De_Neufchatel.doc?v=1759780319\"\u003eParts List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Model Expo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957693648998,"sku":"MS2110","price":284.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun10_2026_05_03_49PM.png?v=1781122349","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.pro\/products\/model-shipways-prince-de-neufchatel-1-64","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}