Soleil Royal Model Ship – Limited & Numbered Edition

Discover exclusivity in every detail with the limited edition of OcCre’s Soleil Royal. Only 669 numbered units exist worldwide — no more will ever be produced, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind collector’s piece. A tribute to naval history reserved for a select few fortunate collectors.

The Soleil Royal is an exclusive OcCre masterpiece, developed by our expert craftsmen after years of research and meticulous work to offer you a model with historical accuracy and museum-grade finishes.

Soleil Royal Model Ship Features

Arsenal model – museum quality

Scale: 1:70
Width: 430 mm (16.9 in)
Height: 870 mm (34.3 in)
Length: 1,022 mm (40.2 in)
Number of parts: 10,915
Estimated build time: approx. 1,000 hours

What makes the Soleil Royal limited edition unique?

Signature features of the Soleil Royal — an arsenal model with museum-grade precision

This Soleil Royal model ship is crafted as an arsenal-style model, following the real ship’s authentic construction logic: keel, frames, beams, planking, and masts are all represented with proportions faithful to historical naval architecture. The result goes beyond a beautiful replica — it’s a collectible, educational piece that reveals how a warship was built in its time.

The arsenal approach stands out in three key areas: structure (perfect keel-to-frame alignment), planking (realistic hull thickness and curvature), and rigging (accurate rope thickness and fall). These are enhanced by ornamental sculpture on the stern, figurehead and decorative moldings — all finished to museum standards for serious display.

What does the Soleil Royal model kit include?

Limited edition with numbered plaque, exclusive collector’s coin, solid oak base, and more

• Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity validating the edition
• Exclusive commemorative coin to display alongside your model
• Solid oak base for a stable, elegant and lasting display
• Premium materials
  Solid oak: Frames, beams, display base
  Solid mahogany: Hull planking, masts, stern, bow, keel, sternpost, rudder blade, balconies, gun carriages, and more
  Cast metal & brass: Decorative elements cast in metal with brass finish, brass chains, turned solid brass cannons, fleur-de-lis display supports in antique copper tone, and more
  Cotton: Hand-sewn sails with bolt ropes and braided rigging thread

What makes limited edition model ships so special?

A limited edition is defined by intentional scarcity (numbered units), enhanced quality control on materials and tolerances, exceptional components, and the arsenal-style build technique.

Compared to conventional kits, an arsenal model prioritizes structural fidelity and delivers functional coherence alongside historical depth. This technical rigour results in a more authentic visual and a rewarding build experience that teaches as you go.

What do limited edition model kits include?

Premium-grade materials and exclusive museum-level finishes

Signature collector elements: numbered plaques, commemorative coins, and oak display bases

The authentication elements (plaque and certificate) provide traceability. The commemorative coin adds historical value, while the oak base ensures presence and durability for display. These are details made for collectors who care about the journey as much as the final result.

True collector’s editions: numbered, limited and documented

Numbered units ensure rarity and exclusivity. They also help with collection management and support the long-term value of the piece.

The history of the Soleil Royal: naval pride of the Sun King

Origins and symbolism

Launched in the late 1600s in Brest for Louis XIV’s royal navy, the Soleil Royal was France’s most magnificent flagship. With golden ornamentation and the iconic sun emblem, it projected the power of the Sun King across the seas. More than a warship, it was a floating expression of French artistry and political ambition.

In battle: glory and naval strategy

It served as Admiral Tourville’s flagship and stood out in major engagements of the Nine Years’ War, such as the Battle of Beachy Head (1690). Its balance of firepower and agility made it a cornerstone of French naval tactics at the time.

Legendary final chapter and lasting legacy

Heavily damaged in the 1692 battles, the Soleil Royal was ultimately burned to prevent enemy capture. Its image — blue hull, gilded reliefs, towering stern — lives on in historical records and engravings, continuing to inspire modellers and maritime historians alike with its bold design and commanding presence.