This is an early thank you to the modelers on this web site. I will be pursuing the rigging plans that have been drawn up for this model since I am relying on the Preussen plans, a ship on the same era. And yes, I must concede that this model may in fact be a sailor’s model, but this model was given to me as a challenge. The France II may not have been from a established modeling company, but deserves to be restored to the beautiful lines that she was interpreted by a original modeler.
Thanks for the hyper link to the French National Marine Museum. The photos that I have viewed show a gorgeous array ship models and beautiful displays; comparing it to a grainy photograph of France II from the early 20th century on Wikipedia.
Thanks again to everyone, for I am relying heavy on artistic interpretation and had no place to turn to for information.
regards,
Icarus24
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