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La Belle Poule - Scale 1/90 OCCRE
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The "Belle Poule" was a 60-gun French Navy frigate. Frigates were versatile and fast warships designed for speed and maneuverability, performing roles in both combat and exploration.
Frigates like the "Belle Poule" were known for their speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for a variety of tasks, including pursuing and attacking enemy vessels, as well as for exploration and patrol missions.
Although its construction began in 1828, the Belle Poule was not launched until 1834. It was one of the first ships to be built in a covered shipyard, allowing builders to delay construction when political and financial circumstances were unfavorable. Its design was inspired by the USS Constitution frigate class. It was commissioned in July 1835, and displayed quite good sailing properties.
What really made this ship "Belle Poule" famous was the repatriation of Napoleon's ashes aboard the Belle Poule from the island of Saint Helena to France. An event that will be remembered as it marked the end of the Napoleonic era and left a significant impact on the course of the history of France and Europe.
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The "Belle Poule" was a 60-gun French Navy frigate. Frigates were versatile and fast warships designed for speed and maneuverability, performing roles in both combat and exploration.
Frigates like the "Belle Poule" were known for their speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for a variety of tasks, including pursuing and attacking enemy vessels, as well as for exploration and patrol missions.
Although its construction began in 1828, the Belle Poule was not launched until 1834. It was one of the first ships to be built in a covered shipyard, allowing builders to delay construction when political and financial circumstances were unfavorable. Its design was inspired by the USS Constitution frigate class. It was commissioned in July 1835, and displayed quite good sailing properties.
What really made this ship "Belle Poule" famous was the repatriation of Napoleon's ashes aboard the Belle Poule from the island of Saint Helena to France. An event that will be remembered as it marked the end of the Napoleonic era and left a significant impact on the course of the history of France and Europe.
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Many Thanks for showing us this new model kit.
A relative "modern" sailing frigate - one of the Heavy one with 60 guns
Not to be mixed up with the well known Jean Boudriot La Belle Poule which was launched in 1765
This one is one of the Surveillante Class which were launched over a period of 35 years!!1
A relative "modern" sailing frigate - one of the Heavy one with 60 guns
Not to be mixed up with the well known Jean Boudriot La Belle Poule which was launched in 1765
This one is one of the Surveillante Class which were launched over a period of 35 years!!1
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Yes Uwek, sadly with the Occre kit of the 1834 ship you will need to add copper plates as an aftermarket, as they are not included in this kit build which is a glaring omission imho.
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Not "La Belle Poule", but just "The Belle Poule"...
Glaring omission? It would have added considerably to the costs. Not everyone wants to copper the hull; now one has a choice;-)
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I would say so if to be historically accurately as this ship would have been copper plated without question in this time era.
Copper tape would be a cheaper option.
OcCre sent me the order details, BUT, as it turns out, we 'U-Kanians' (new word for today!) cannot order from Spain. The site allows one to load the basket, but that's it.
OcCre sent me the order details, BUT, as it turns out, we 'U-Kanians' (new word for today!) cannot order from Spain. The site allows one to load the basket, but that's it.
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Need to wait till Cornwall Model Boats or Hobbies Ltd have it in stock, hopefully at a decent price.