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Features

The Royal Louis Measures 38" (long) x 12" (wide) x 32" (high). The Royal Louis is shipped fully assembled, ready to be displayed. Imagine this exquisite piece of art glimmering in your home or office! Great Gift Item! The model ship sits perfectly on the included base, which is made of a high-quality, conditioned wood, and has a brass name plate. The Royal Louis tall ship model is built from scratch by experienced master artisans and is not from any sort of kit. To create the subtle details and definitions of the deck and hull, the plank on frame method of construction is used, which requires hundreds of hours of pain-staking, detailed work. The highest quality, rare woods (including Ebony, Rosewood, Blackwood, Mahogany, Jack wood, and Sycamore) used to construct our models are subjected to specific seasoning procedures to ensure that the model will withstand severe climate and never warp or split. Ornaments and decorations on this model (which may include cannons, portholes, anchors, muskets, and other details) are sculpted of brass, chrome, and other metals. Sails are handmade of fine linen and rigging lines vary in weight, thickness and color The detailed, hand-stitched sails of the model ship are constructed of fine linen. The detailed riggings and lining are painstakingly fastened by hand and also made of linen. Extensive research is required to build each model according to scale, using various pictures, original plans, drawings, and digital imaging. Each model ship is examined during various processes of manufacturing and shipment to ensure the highest quality and accuracy possible for your investment.

History

The largest and most extraordinarily powerful tall ship of the French Navy in 1780, the Royal Louis was outfitted with 120 cannons and a crew of over 1200 men. The Royal Louis was one of the most authoritative first-rank vessels belonging to the French army during the late 1700s. One of the first rates to carry bronze 48 pound cannonballs, the Royal Louis had unparalleled firepower. This ship and its siblings were substantially larger than either the English or the Dutch ships of similar gun powder, and this characteristic made them superior sailors, being able to accommodate more rounds ammunition, crewmen, and supplies. The Royal Louis underwent several modifications that altered both her hull line and rigging. The most remarkable change was the drastic lowering of her quarterdeck and the loss of the spirit-sail mast.

Packaging

**Shipped FULLY INSURED via Fedex ground within 2 business days**

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Included	Polished Wood Base
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Price:	$379.00 $499.00

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