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Soleil Royal Model Ship (New Artwork)
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Soleil Royal Model Ship
The Soleil Royal launched in 1669 that was named after the personal emblem of King Louis XIV, the Sun.
About the construction of the Soleil Royal Wooden Scale Model Ship
- The hull is built using the Double Plank-on-Bulkhead construction method
- The bulkheads and keel are cut from marine grade pine plywood
- The first layer of planking is done plank by plank using Mahogany planks
- The second layer of planking is done using Mahogany Veneer strips
- The deck is made of Anagre, a light brown timber from the Amazon
- The gunwale and stringers are made of American Walnut
- The fife rails and pin racks are made of American Walnut
- The deck houses and gangways are made of Teak
- The masts and yards are made of Mahogany dowels
- The sails and ropes are made of linen
- The model is painted with acrylic paint
- The ornaments are cold cast in bronze and painted
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DETAILED HISTORY
Soleil Royal was a French warship built in 1669 at Brest, France. It was one of the most powerful ships of its time, with 104 guns, and was named after the personal emblem of King Louis XIV, the Sun.
The ship was commissioned as part of Louis XIV’s effort to build up the French Navy and establish France as a major naval power. It played a prominent role in several naval engagements, including the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690 and the Battle of La Hougue in 1692.
During the Battle of Beachy Head, Soleil Royal served as the flagship of Admiral Tourville and was heavily damaged. The ship was repaired and returned to service, but it was captured by the English at the Battle of La Hougue. The English burned the ship to prevent it from being recaptured by the French.
Despite its short career, Soleil Royal remains an important symbol of French naval power and has been the subject of numerous works of art and literature. Its design and construction were influential in the development of French naval architecture, and its legacy can still be seen in modern French warships.
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