ancre Le François 1683 by Michel Bénard - scale 1/36

[Michel Bénard]

Hello friends,
I begin today the construction of the Francois, 5th rank vessel of 1693 on the plans of J.C. Lemineur's monograph. This naval vessel of Colbert is superb.
I hope to carry out the construction ...
Three pictures of today's work.

 

[Gaetan Bordeleau]

 In comparison with a 74 guns of 1780, 100 years later,  the representation of 1680 looks like very weak, with also much less parts and surely less strong also.

[Michel Bénard]

That's right. In the monograph of St Philippe, of the same period, it is identical.

[Gaetan Bordeleau]

same period... same author

 

 

2 different ideas, 3 decks 104 guns 1690 and possibly Soleil Royal 1670

[Michel Bénard]

On the François, there are two fourcats lying at the back and one at the front.

One model :

 

Edited December 11, 2019 by Michel Bénard
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[Hubac's Historian]

There are few things I love more than a vaisseau de guerre from this time period.  I am following with great interest.

[Hubac's Historian]

Here is an excellent cross-reference for your build:

 

 

[G.L.]

Michel, I just signed in to follow your project. Bonne chance!

[jdbondy]

Hi Michel, is there another forum where you have continued your build log? Perhaps a site based in France? I am interested in seeing any progress you have made. Merci!