We present an exceptional model kit – Heller 58899 Starter Kit - Soleil Royal in 1/100 scale. This is a plastic model kit that will particularly appeal to enthusiasts of historical ships and fans of ship modeling. This starter kit from the French company Heller contains everything you need to get started – it includes universal glue, a paintbrush, and basic paints, making it an excellent choice for anyone beginning their adventure with modeling.

• Scale: 1/100 – allows you to create an impressive, detailed model that faithfully reproduces the original from the 17th century.
• Material: High-quality plastic ensuring durability and precise reproduction of even the smallest details of the wooden sailing ship construction.
• Contents: Plastic model kit, modeling glue, basic acrylic paints, paintbrush.

The Soleil Royal is one of the most famous ships of the French fleet, commissioned in service in 1671–1692 during the great naval wars of the 17th century. She served as the flagship of Admiral Tourville and was a symbol of the French Navy's power under King Louis XIV. The ship is renowned for participating in the Battle of Beachy Head (1690) and the dramatic defense at the Battle of La Hague in 1692, where she was destroyed after a heroic fight against the English fleet. The richly decorated hull and unique ornamentation make her one of the most beautiful sailing ships of the Baroque era.

This model will make an impressive addition to any collection of historical ships of the line. It is a plastic model kit intended for both beginners and intermediate modelers – difficulty level rated at 2/5. The set, which includes paints and accessories, allows you to start working without needing to purchase additional materials.

We highly recommend the Heller 58899 Starter Kit - Soleil Royal 1/100 to all modeling enthusiasts looking for a unique project that will let you recreate a fragment of the fascinating history of the French navy!

• Category: plastic model kit
• Manufacturer: Heller
• Ship service period: modern era, second half of the 17th century
• Country: France