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God Bless Michel and his family! Bill -
Soleil Royal 1/72 - Artesania Latina Ref.22904
Bill Morrison replied to modeller_masa's topic in Wood ship model kits
I respect your comment. But, what was wrong with the kit? Bill -
I have always used white glue on my wood ship models. Any contact glue will work well. It's much better that CA when attaching wood-to-wood parts. Bill
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Soleil Royal 1/72 - Artesania Latina Ref.22904
Bill Morrison replied to modeller_masa's topic in Wood ship model kits
I also have a weak spot for the Soleil Royal. To me, there is one real advantage of the Heller kit over the various wooden varieties; her cannons. All wooden versions use the same size cannons on each of her decks while Heller provides cannons of three different sizes to match what she carried. I know that the Heller cannons have received much criticism in the past for being undersized, but they match up to those drawn in Les Vasseaux. In my opinion, Heller did a nice job of them. Anyway, given that I rarely have a spare $1,000.00 to spend on a model kit, I will probably choose a different ship, perhaps Sovereign of the Seas. Bill -
She is stunning! I am most impressed! Bill
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Soleil Royal 1/72 - Artesania Latina Ref.22904
Bill Morrison replied to modeller_masa's topic in Wood ship model kits
There is also no ornamentation on the outboard side of the bulwarks, yet, the ship was well known for her rich ornamentation. Bill -
It's interesting that I have said that my belief is that the Heller kit is of the second ship named Le Soleil Royal. The first ship was built between 1668 and 1671 and carried 110 guns. She is depicted in Berain's paintings as solid blue with gold wales and decor. The second was built beginning in 1692 and carried 104 guns. There is no documentation of which I am aware for how she was painted. The Heller model is pierced for 104 guns, so it appears that the Tanneron model on which she is based is of the second SR. The third was an 80-gun ship and is not depicted by any model. Since there is little documentation about SR #2, it stands to reason that the paint scheme is up to the whims of the modeler. It seems reasonable to go with the practice of the times. Bill
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There is a fix to the waterline issue. Sand off the molded-on waterline marking that Heller placed too low, and raise the waterline to the lowest wale. This is shown in the many drawings found in the book Vasseaux du Roi Soleil. The lower hull then appears more reasonable. Bill
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NekO, It's important to understand that there were three French ships-of-the-line named Soleil Royal, and that the original was painted blue and gold. The available model kits probably come closest to SR #2, as does the incomplete Tanneron model. I know of no sources that show the second or third ships. I would love to see any sources that you may have. Thanks! Bill Morrison
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Nice job so far! I've had my eye on this kit for a while. She's a beautiful ship. You are doing her justice. Bill
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Welcome aboard, AL! Bill
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I retired from both the US Navy and from teaching. It does go fast! Now, I wish I had more time for modeling! Something is always coming up. Bill
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I agree! I am modifying Revell's old CSS Alabama, making it very close to an accurate model. Even Revell's smaller sailing ships can be made into decent models of the real ship. Kevin is doing a great job on the Cutty Sark! Bill
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I spent from 1990-1996 at sea on several submarines and missed that news.
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Sorry. It was a "brain fart". He operates out of the Czech Republic. Bill
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Please note that MS packaged the kits in White boxes "back in the day" but shifted to yellow in the 1960s.
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I hate to say but you gentlemen have better eyesight than I! The stern looked perfectly fine to me. I saw no misalignment. Bill
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I have to go with the old solid hull model by MS. The photos above are of that kit if built in the '60s. I once built it and now I have another. It can easily be found online. Of the two plank-on-bulkhead kits, either is fine. If you are familiar with Mamoli, go with that. Bill
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Chris, One of the features that has often been criticized in the Heller Le Soleil Royal is the aft run of the hull below the waterline, which many believe is too shallow. Another is the depth of the hull below the waterline. Given the many models of SR and other French ships of the line of the era, I think that Heller is probably more correct than not. Your model seems to confirm my point. I have a copy of Les Vasseux du Louis XIV. My French may be lacking. The many drawings seem to confirm this as well. Thanks again for a wonderful build! Bill
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Radek operates HiSModel.com out of Czechoslovakia. Bill
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It's interesting to see how much her lines resemble the Le Soleil Royal. Your Saint Philippe is stunning! Bill
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HMS VICTORY Wood Model Kit by Mamoli (1:90 scale)
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I believe that I still have them. I will check tomorrow and let you know. Bill- 5 replies
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I'm back! My sabbatical amounted to several hospitalizations and periods in rehab facilities due to breaking my left leg, knee, and hip following several falls. Those were followed by a stroke with hospitalization and rehab. 2021 was a year of misery for me. Bill
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The difference in the gunports is obvious. Your St. Phillippe is outstanding! Your work is worth it. Bill
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