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Old-Modern Handicrafts

MUSEUM QUALITY
Fully Assembled and Ready for Display

* Exclusive Edition

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Dimensions: 37.5"L x 11.5"W x 30"H

Brief Historical Reference -
Louis XIVs great minister Colbert was in control of the Navy from 1663. In order to rebuild the fleet, Colbert used the resources of Europe. He attracted shipwrights from Malta, Barcelona, Holland and other shipbuilding centres. Great shipwrights such as Anthony Deane of England were used as occasional advisers. A few large ships were built at Brest and Rochefort in the early 1660s but the first real class of French ships of the line consisted of seven vessels built in Holland in 1666. The process of expansion continued, culminating with ships such as Le Superbe of 1671, registered at 1,300 tons and carrying up to 76 guns on two decks. Colbert created his first regulations dividing the fleet into Rates. The First Rate comprised the three-deckers from 80 guns upwards. It contained the sub-division known as the premier rang extraordinaire, which included such vessels as the Royal Louis and the Soleil Royal.
Original specifications:
Type: Frigate
Length 11.38 m
Hull: Wood
Complement: 700
Built: Toulon, France
Year: 1671.

Highlights about this wooden model Tall Ship:

- 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on frame” construction method.

- Brass plated hull covered with fiberglass for reinforcement. Without this fiberglass, the brass plates will fall off as time goes by.

- Hundreds of hours is required to finish this model.

- Completed models contain thousands of details created by our skilled master craftsmen.

- Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood.

This replica has magnificent details which include:
Metal anchors and Cannons
Authentic crows nest
Advanced rigging
Rolled sails
Ornate stern
The hull bottom is filled by pieces of brass encapsulated in a layer of fiberglass
Comes on a solid wood base with metal nameplate

- Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models.

- Extensive research using original plans and pictures make our models authentic.

- Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.

- Just the perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.

* The "Exclusive Edition" (E.E.):
This model is uniquely identified by a serial number which is laser cut to the hull of your model. In this edition, we are able to identify the production date of the model, the material that we used on the model, the craftsmen who worked on each area of the model, the quality control person who inspected the model and also the professional packaging staff who packed your model for shipping. Every step of the process of building YOUR model ship is strngently monitored and supervised thus assuring you of a perfect museum quality wooden model ship that you will be proud to display.

* Recommended by the experts: It is an excellent idea to put your model ship in a display case for protection.

* Your display case will increase the value of your majestic, gallery quality model ship, and keep it, protecting it in pristine condition for future generations.