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Soleil Royal (1/100 Scale)

By: Heller Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Historical Model Kits (Heller Models)

2300 pcs.

MSRP old price: $499.99


Product Info

Title
Soleil Royal (1/100 Scale)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2021
Dimensions
20.5x28.5x4.5"
NKG Part #
2147981193
MFG. Part #
HEL80899
Type
Scale Model

Description

This is a model of the first of the three line ships that bore this name in the royal French navy. She became famous under Tourville who flew his flag on her during the victory of Beveziers on 10th July 1690and at the battle of Barfleur on 29th May 1692.

This first “Soleil Royal” was built at Brest in 1669 from plans by L. Hubac for an initial tonnage of 2,000 tons, and was designed to take 104 cannon. The sculptures that ornament the ship are attributed to Coysevox. Naval history experts have conducted a great deal of research into the “Soleil Royal”; they have all come up with their own theories, and they all disagreed. All authentic documentation has disappeared. The heller model will certainly raise a few eyebrows, true; but it may also shed a little new light onto what is very much an open-ended subject.

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.