Product Description

Heller - 1:150 Le Superbe - 780895

The product of a maritime programme intended to increase the diversity of the naval forces of Louis XVI in the XVIII th century, work on constructing the Superbe, which was a long time in the designing, commenced in 1782 on the basis of plans prepared by the engineer Jacques-Noël Sané. The specific feature of this vessel was the copper lined hull. This practice of hull lining became general from 1770 onwards. It protected the hull, and in particular the keel, from attack from parasites. The Superbe was fitted out with 74 cannons. Commissioned by the Navy of Admiral Villaret De Joyeuse, in January 1795 the ship suffered a violent storm. This damaged several ships in the Navy, including the Superbe. Deemed beyond repair on account of the many leaks, Admiral Villaret De Joyeuse decided to abandon ship.

Specification:

Scale: 1:150
Length: 560 mm
Height: 450 mm
Number of parts: 867

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The colors (on request)
Glue for plastic models
Thinner
Brushes