Soleil Royal Model Ship – Limited & Numbered Edition - Model ship kit - Wooden model Ships

$2,300.00
Limited Edition - Only 669 units available. Models like this cannot be found anywhere else. Once sold out, there will be no second chances.
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Technical Sheet

Ref: PR002
SCALE 1/70
LENGTH 1022 mm
(40.23 in)
WIDTH 430 mm
(16.93 in)
HEIGHT 870 mm
(34.25 in)

Experience true exclusivity in every detail with OcCre’s limited edition of the Soleil Royal. Only 669 numbered units exist worldwide—no more will ever be made, ensuring your model is a rare and unique collector’s item. A tribute to naval history reserved for a select few.

The Soleil Royal is an OcCre masterpiece, handcrafted by expert artisans after years of research and precision work to bring you a ship model with historical accuracy and museum-quality finishes.

Soleil Royal Model Ship Features

Arsenal-style build – museum-grade quality

Scale: 1:70
Width: 430 mm (16.9 in)
Height: 870 mm (34.2 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 so unique?

Exceptional details. A museum-worthy arsenal model.

This Soleil Royal model ship is designed as an arsenal model, meaning it follows the actual shipbuilding structure—keel, frames, beams, planking, and masts—crafted in historically accurate proportions. It’s more than just a replica; it’s an educational and collectible piece that reveals how real ships were built.

The arsenal concept is visible in three key areas: structure (precise keel and frame alignment), planking (accurate hull thickness and curves), and rigging (correct scale and rope drop). On top of that, it features sculptural decorations with detailed carvings on the stern, figurehead, and moldings. Everything comes together in a museum-quality finish meant for premium displays.

What’s included in the Soleil Royal model kit?

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

  • Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity verifying the edition.
  • Exclusive commemorative coin for collectors, to showcase alongside the model.
  • Solid oak display base for stable and elegant presentation.
  • Premium materials
    Solid oak: Frames, beams, and base
    Solid mahogany: Outer planking, masts, stern, keel, rudder, balconies, gun carriages, and more
    Cast metal and brass: Brass-finished ornaments, metal chains, turned brass cannons, fleur-de-lis copper supports, and more
    Cotton: Hand-sewn sails with bolt ropes and braided threads

Why are limited edition model ships so special?

A limited edition is defined by controlled scarcity (numbered units), rigorous quality control, premium materials, and the distinctive arsenal build method.

Unlike conventional kits, an arsenal model emphasizes structural integrity, functional accuracy, and historical realism. This technical precision creates a visually authentic model—and an immersive, educational building experience.

What sets limited edition model kits apart?

Exceptional materials and museum-grade craftsmanship

Exclusive touches: numbered plaques, collector coins, and solid oak bases

Authenticity features like the numbered plaque and certificate ensure traceability. The collector’s coin emphasizes historical value, while the oak base ensures the model’s stability and premium display presence. Designed for collectors who value craftsmanship and presentation.

Numbered, limited-run editions for serious collectors

Numbered units guarantee rarity and exclusivity. They also help preserve long-term value and enable official documentation in collector inventories.

The History of the Soleil Royal: Naval Icon of the Sun King

Origins and symbolism

Commissioned in the late 1600s in Brest for the navy of Louis XIV, the Soleil Royal was the most magnificent ship in France’s fleet. Its golden carvings and sun motif symbolized the power and grandeur of the Sun King himself. More than a warship, it was a floating expression of royal dominance.

In battle: glory and naval power

Flagship of Admiral Anne Hilarion de Tourville, it played a key role in the Nine Years’ War and major battles like Beachy Head (1690). Its blend of firepower and maneuverability made it a tactical powerhouse at sea.

Legacy and legend

After suffering critical damage in the 1692 battles, the Soleil Royal was burned to avoid capture. Its silhouette—blue hull, gilded reliefs, and monumental stern—lives on in art and naval history, continuing to inspire ship modelers and history lovers worldwide.

Soleil Royal Model Ship – Limited & Numbered Edition

$2,300.00

Arsenal Model

After two years of work in silence, OcCre unveils a unique masterpiece that will let you relive history like never before.

A symbol of power, art, and naval mastery that illuminated the seas of the 17th century with its majestic presence.

EXCLUSIVE COIN
collector’s item

Each unit includes an exclusive commemorative coin, minted only for this edition.

A seal of authenticity, a silent symbol of belonging to a unique collection.

NUMBERED PLAQUE
with the unit number

Each model includes a brass photo-etched plaque, numbered with the official unit number.

Engraved with precision, unique like the model it represents.

DISPLAY BASE
i n solid oak and zamak

Display base crafted in solid oak with ornamental zamak details in the shape of a fleur-de-lis.

Designed to support, showcase, and protect a piece of this caliber with the dignity it deserves.

PACKAGING
special edition

Kept in a wooden case, with the edition number hand-engraved on its exterior.

A scale reconstruction of a key piece of French naval history.

An extraordinary display of baroque reliefs, oak carvings, emblems, figures, and gilded motifs that faithfully evoke the splendor of the 17th century.

A presentation worthy of a legend

Take the helm of the Soleil Royal, the naval jewel of the Sun King.

A unique model. An unrepeatable edition.

A challenge reserved for modelers who seek more than a hobby: they seek to make history.

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