First Fleet Brig HMS Suppl 1:50 Wooden Model Ship Kit

Model ship HMS Supply on a scale of 1:50 by Artesania Latina in wood

History of the original

The HMS Supply was built in England in 1759. She was originally designed as an armed tender, which means that she was mainly used to support larger warships. Her sleek design and small size made her a fast and manoeuvrable ship, ideal for use in shallow coastal waters. HMS Supply is best known for her participation in the First Fleet, a fleet of eleven ships that set sail from England to Australia in May 1787. This expedition marked the beginning of European colonisation in Australia. The First Fleet transported around 1,500 people, including convicts, soldiers and crew members, to establish a new colony in Australia. After arriving in Australia, HMS Supply remained in the region and was of vital importance to the fledgling colony. She was used for numerous supply runs between the various settlements and Norfolk Island, which was also colonised in 1788. After several years in service to the colony, HMS Supply was eventually declared unfit for service. She was decommissioned and broken up in 1792. However, her name and role live on in history, particularly in relation to the founding of Australia.
HMS Supply is seen as a symbol of the determination and challenges faced by Australia's first European settlers. Her legacy is particularly emphasised in Australian history as she played a central role in the establishment of the first colony.

Kit contents

The kit contains wooden parts made from high-precision laser-cut panels, hardwoods, brass and castings. Also included is a small display base with name plate. The copper panelling of the hull and 7 figures as crew are included. Veneer mouldings made of lime and oak are used for the planking. The sail set consists of 11 ready-sewn sails and the necessary rigging material.

The building instructions are available as complete step-by-step video instructions on the Artesania Latina YouTube channel! You can also scan the QR code on the box or on the printed parts list that comes with the box. The kit does NOT include printed instructions.

Who is the kit suitable for ?

The kit is aimed at modellers with some experience and is not very complicated.

What else is needed ?

Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our range.
We recommend the 5 mm micro riveting tool at27320 for working the copper on the boat.

What do the building instructions look like ?

Video tutorial on YouTube with all building steps
Large plans and parts list on paper in the kit
Languages: Multilingual including German
Format: Video for download

Technical data:

Scale: M 1:50
Length: 587mm
Width: 282mm
Height: 677mm
Construction time: 550 hours