G. Delacroix

Bonjour, Les « carlingots » sont deux pièces placées parallèlement et contre la quille afin de la renforcer latéralement. Les "aiguillettes" sont la pièce supérieure dans la partie supérieure des cavaliers (qui sur ce navire ont une forme particulière). GD

Hello There was a small error in the transcription of the manuscript and it seems that it is not "hausard" but "hansard". It is a word originating from Normandy whose modern French synonym is "scie égoïne". It is an alteration of the English "hand saw". GD A "scie égoïne" :

Hello, In the "Manuel du gréement" by F. A Costé which dates from 1828, the author gives the method to calculate the dimensions of the rig. The result of this calculation gives the following diameters: Fore topmast stay: 43 mm Fore topgallant stay: 26 mm. This "manuel" is here : https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k9768285f?rk=42918;4 I am still in awe of this beautiful model. GD

Hello, You may not know it, but I am the author of the monograph "La Fleur de Lis", a work that required more than 15 years of in-depth studies on the world of Mediterranean galleys and mainly those of the French king Louis XIV. What is represented in this video is not a scenario intended to entertain Internet users, but everything you see is the conclusion of a multitude of research and reading of period documents, manuscripts, drawings and engravings by authors contemporary with the galleys. These documents are an undeniable source of knowledge about their construction and use. This video was shown at the Musée de la Marine in Paris and was unanimously approved by my few fellow researchers who have worked on galleys (which are unfortunately becoming increasingly rare). I am not familiar with the books by B.Landström, as I only use period sources, but if this gentleman indicates the position of the anchors in this way for Mediterranean galleys , he is deeply mistaken. This error comes from the restoration of museum models which are mostly worked on by people who do not have the culture of galleys and in particular the model of La Réale in the Paris Museum which, by the way, is not a real Réale, just count the benches. I could talk to you about the history of this model, which is highly debatable but widely used as a reference by kit manufacturers. From a purely technical point of view, the small davit is not strong enough to lift the anchor and its orientation is not aligned with the galley slaves who perform the manoeuvre. This manoeuvre is perfectly described in an article by the "comite" Masse in his manuscript treatise on galleys (# 1695). On the other hand, it is nailed to a platform that is of such light construction that it would not withstand the pull of the anchor, which weighs nearly 2000 pounds on a large galley like a Réale. I am not sure that a commercial model ship company like Corel is a reliable reference, they rely on existing publications with the risk of coming across incorrect information. Regards, Gérard Delacroix

Hello, The installation of the anchor is not correct, the davit would never support the weight of the anchor, it is intended to raise the anchor buoy. See this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYxrbtuyNG0 GD

Hello, The original 1:24 ANCRE plans are available but have you used them or are you working with direct or enlarged copies? The ANCRE plans are directly generated at the right scale without distortion at this point and there is no optical enlargement. That said, your work is of a very high quality, clear and, I suppose, precise. Congratulations to you. Gérard Delacroix

Hello, It is probably a printing problem because the "exploded" part is drawn from the "assembled" part, there is no difference in the AutoCad file (I just checked). It is possible that the printing method has deformed the print although it comes from a pdf file dimensionally reliable. Sorry for this inconvenience that I hope is unique. Gérard Delacroix

Hello, I'm sorry to point out that the conicity of the wheels should be open towards the outside.

Hello, This large block is attached to the deck by ropes. The ring-bolt for this ropes are attached on the rear beam of the mast. GD

It is difficult to answer, but I think this provision dates back to the mid-seventeenth century,

Hello, This piece is called in French "mouchoir" (handkerchief), it is used to prevent the shock of the waves from disturbing the front pieces. You can also find it in many ANCRE monographs (including mine: Fleuron, Amarante, Egyptienne, etc.). GD

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Hello, These "fleurs-de-lis" were painted directly on the hull, itself painted. GD

Okay, thank you. That's a solution indeed. Concerning your gun carriages, the trunnion housing is not included in an overthickness, it is worked directly on the top of the cheek. Have you checked the height of the gun in relation to its position in the port?

Hello, I have a little question: what are those pieces on the deck? Thank you GD

Hello, If I may make a small comment, it is impossible for a small ship like "Le Coureur " to have a flag with fleurs-de-lis. This type of flag is reserved for big ships that receive members of the royal family. Even in the presence of the king when he is alone on board (which never happens but it is expected), the white flag must be used whatever the ship. The same goes for the flame of war, which is simply white. There is really no chance that "Le Coureur " have a flower flag. GD

Hello, If it helps, in France in the first half of the 18th century, they used to give an extra (French) inch and a half (40 mm) of curvature in the middle to the gratings for better resistance. GD

Hello, It is a pity to distort the personality of a ship just to satisfy customers. It's as if, for the pleasure of a few, we represented Michael Jackson blond, with blue eyes and singing tango. His personality would be altered. But I understand that trade allows for such arrangements even if it distorts the truth... Isn't it our and your mission to educate model makers by offering them absolutely historical solutions? GD

Hello, I have a small question: Is the model of Le Coureur represented according to the French or the English configuration? On the other hand, you show us guns intended to arm Le Requin, it is inappropriate because, in no case, the xebecs were equipped with bronze guns such as you present them. GD

Hello, It is certain that certain new plans of Ancre present anomalies which it is difficult for me to justify. What I would like to say is that the monographs of which I am the author, and which are now sold by Ancre, come from my stock and that they have been tested by many model makers. You have no need to worry about their reliability. GD

Hello, In front of the multitude of small problems which prevent me from working serenely, I transferred all my publications to ANCRE which will henceforth assure the diffusion. These are the following monographs: Le Commerce de Marseille, La Fleur de Lis, L'Amarante, La Machine à curer les ports, Le Rochefort and finally L'Égyptienne. ANCRE will therefore take care of the distribution of the books and, good news, will take care of translations for those that dont exist. Time to put everything in place and the monographs will soon appear on the ANCRE website. Stopping publication does not mean stopping monographs. I hope that new subjects will see the light of day. Best regards, Gérard Delacroix

Hello, I do not know the value of the English pound at the end of the eighteenth century but if, considering that it has not changed (453 g) since, I apply it to 64 pounds, I get 27873 g. The French pound weighed 489 g, which applied to 57 pounds gives us 28992 g. There is therefore a significant difference of 1119 g which makes me think that they may not be English caronades but perhaps Dutch or ...

Hello, I am pleased to inform you that the first part of the English translation of L'Egyptienne is available. (Translation by Tony Klouda) This translation concerns the first 180 pages. The rest that describes the rigging will be available in a few weeks. Gérard Delacroix

Of course the two methods existed and even others but for L'Hermione, a frigate, at that time and rigged at Rochefort, it is better to rig the stays in the way that I indicated. GD