Soleil Royal Model Ship – Limited & Numbered Edition

Discover true exclusivity in every detail with OcCre’s limited edition of the Soleil Royal. Only 669 numbered units exist worldwide and no further editions will ever be produced, guaranteeing a genuinely unique piece for your collection. A tribute to naval history that only a select few collectors will own.

The Soleil Royal is an exclusive OcCre masterpiece, crafted by our master artisans after years of research and meticulous work to offer you a model with historical accuracy and museum-quality finishes.

Soleil Royal Model Ship Features

Arsenal model – museum quality

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

What makes the Soleil Royal limited edition unique?

Distinctive details of the Soleil Royal – an arsenal model with museum quality.

This Soleil Royal model ship is conceived as an arsenal model, meaning it follows the real ship’s construction logic: keel, frames, beams, planking and masts are reproduced in proportions faithful to historical naval architecture. The result is more than a beautiful replica; it is an educational and collectible piece showing how a ship was built in the shipyard.

The arsenal approach is visible in three key aspects: structure (precise alignment of keel and frames), planking (realistic hull thickness and curves), and rigging (ropes and sails with accurate diameters and drops to scale). Added to this is sculptural decoration with defined reliefs on the stern, figurehead and mouldings. Everything converges in a museum-quality finish designed for the most demanding display cases.

What does this Soleil Royal model kit include?

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

• Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity certifying the edition.
• Exclusive commemorative coin for collectors, to accompany the model on display.
• Solid oak base for stable, elegant and durable presentation.
• Premium woods
  Solid oak: Frames, beams, base
  Solid mahogany: Outer hull planking, masts, stern, stem, keel, sternpost, rudder blade, balconies, gun carriages and more
  Cast metal and brass: Cast metal ornaments and decorations with brass finish, brass chains, solid brass turned cannons, fleur-de-lis display supports in antique copper finish and more
  Cotton: Hand-stitched sails with bolt ropes and braided threads

What makes limited edition ship models so special?

A limited edition is defined by controlled scarcity (numbered units), enhanced quality control in materials and tolerances, premium materials and the arsenal construction method.

Compared with conventional kits, an arsenal model prioritises structural fidelity. It also ensures functional coherence and historical interpretation. This technical rigour results in more authentic aesthetics and a building process that teaches as you progress.

What do limited edition model kits include?

Noble materials and exclusive museum-quality finishes

Unique details: numbered plaques, commemorative coins and oak bases

The authenticity elements (numbered plaque and certificate) provide traceability. The commemorative coin reinforces the historical character, and the oak base ensures presence and stability on display. These are details created for collectors who value both the process and the final presentation.

Numbered and limited editions for true collectors

Numbered units guarantee rarity and exclusivity. They also facilitate collection documentation and help maintain the piece’s value over time.

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

Origin and symbolism

Launched in the late 17th century in Brest for Louis XIV’s navy, the Soleil Royal was France’s most sumptuous flagship. Its lavish golden carvings and sun emblem symbolised the power of the Roi Soleil. More than a ship of the line, it was an artistic and political statement at sea.

In battle: glory and strategy

It served as Admiral Anne Hilarion de Tourville’s flagship and distinguished itself in major engagements of the Nine Years’ War, such as Beachy Head (1690). Its combination of firepower and manoeuvrability made it a central player in naval tactics of the era.

Legendary end and legacy

Heavily damaged after the 1692 battles, the Soleil Royal was finally set ablaze to prevent capture. Its image—blue hull, golden reliefs, monumental stern—was immortalised in chronicles and engravings, and today it continues to inspire modelmakers and naval history enthusiasts for its beauty, symbolism and audacity in combat.