{"id":9248259768571,"title":"OCCRE - Soleil Royal (1\/70) Ltd.Ed.","handle":"occrepr002","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoleil Royal (1\/70) Ltd. Ed.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOCCRE PR002\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover exclusivity in every detail with the limited edition of OcCre’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 669 numbered units exist worldwide and there will never be more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, guaranteeing a truly unique piece for your collection. A tribute to naval history that only a few fortunate collectors will own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an exclusive OcCre masterpiece, developed by our master craftsmen after years of research and meticulous work to offer you a model with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehistorical accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuseum-quality finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoleil Royal Model Ship Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArsenal model – museum quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 430mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 870mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1022mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10,915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated build time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,000 approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes the Soleil Royal limited edition unique?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive details of the Soleil Royal. An arsenal model with museum quality.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal model ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis conceived as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earsenal model\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means it follows the real ship’s constructive logic: keel, frames, beams, planking, and masts are represented in proportions faithful to historical naval architecture. The result is not just a beautiful replica: it’s a didactic and collectible piece that shows how a ship was built in the shipyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arsenal approach can be seen in three key aspects:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(precise alignment of keel and frames),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplanking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(realistic hull thickness and curves), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erigging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ropes and sails with accurate diameters and drops to scale). Added to this is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esculptural decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith defined relief on the stern, figurehead, and moldings. 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The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereinforces the historical character, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoak base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures presence and stability on display. These are details designed for collectors who value both the process and the final presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNumbered and limited editions for true collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguarantee rarity and exclusivity. 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Ed.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOCCRE PR002\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover exclusivity in every detail with the limited edition of OcCre’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 669 numbered units exist worldwide and there will never be more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, guaranteeing a truly unique piece for your collection. A tribute to naval history that only a few fortunate collectors will own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an exclusive OcCre masterpiece, developed by our master craftsmen after years of research and meticulous work to offer you a model with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehistorical accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuseum-quality finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoleil Royal Model Ship Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArsenal model – museum quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 430mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 870mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1022mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10,915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated build time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,000 approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes the Soleil Royal limited edition unique?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive details of the Soleil Royal. An arsenal model with museum quality.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal model ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis conceived as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earsenal model\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means it follows the real ship’s constructive logic: keel, frames, beams, planking, and masts are represented in proportions faithful to historical naval architecture. The result is not just a beautiful replica: it’s a didactic and collectible piece that shows how a ship was built in the shipyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arsenal approach can be seen in three key aspects:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(precise alignment of keel and frames),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplanking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(realistic hull thickness and curves), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erigging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ropes and sails with accurate diameters and drops to scale). Added to this is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esculptural decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith defined relief on the stern, figurehead, and moldings. Everything converges in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuseum-quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efinish designed for demanding display cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does this Soleil Royal model kit include?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited edition with numbered plaque, exclusive collector’s coin, solid oak display base, and more.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecertifying the edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive commemorative coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor collectors, to accompany the model on display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor stable, elegant, and durable presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium woods\u003cbr\u003eSolid oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrames, beams, base\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid mahogany:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOuter hull planking, masts, stern, stem, keel, sternpost, rudder blade, balconies, gun carriages, and more\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast metal and brass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCast metal ornaments and decorations with brass finish, brass chains, solid brass turned cannons, fleur-de-lis display supports in antique copper finish, and more\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCotton:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-stitched sails with bolt ropes and braided threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes limited-edition ship models so special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis defined by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtrolled scarcity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(numbered units),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereinforced quality control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein materials and tolerances, premium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ematerials\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earsenal construction method\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to conventional kits, an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earsenal model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprioritizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estructural fidelity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also ensures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efunctional coherence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehistorical interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e. This technical rigor results in more authentic aesthetics and a building process that teaches as you progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do limited edition model kits include?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoble materials and exclusive museum-quality finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique details: numbered plaques, commemorative coins, and oak bases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(numbered plaque and certificate) provide traceability. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereinforces the historical character, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoak base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures presence and stability on display. These are details designed for collectors who value both the process and the final presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNumbered and limited editions for true collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eguarantee rarity and exclusivity. They also facilitate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecollection documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand help maintain the piece’s value over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe history of the Soleil Royal: the naval emblem of the Sun King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in the late 17th century in Brest and conceived for Louis XIV’s navy, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas France’s most sumptuous flagship. Its lavish golden carvings and sun emblem symbolized the power of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoi Soleil\u003c\/em\u003e. More than a ship of the line, it was an artistic and political statement at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn battle: glory and strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt served as Admiral Anne Hilarion de Tourville’s flagship and stood out in major engagements of the Nine Years’ War, such as Beachy Head (1690). Its combination of firepower and maneuverability made it a central player in naval tactics of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegendary end and legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily damaged after the 1692 battles, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleil Royal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas finally set ablaze to prevent capture. Its image—blue hull, golden reliefs, monumental stern—was immortalized in chronicles and engravings, and today it continues to inspire modellers and naval history enthusiasts for its beauty, symbolism, and audacity in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e"}