The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge

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Wednesday, 13 January 2021

AdamC: L' Aigle or USS Independence

Here we have the first of the named 3rd rates from the French Fleet Box.

The Aigle was a French 74 that fought at Trafalgar and was captured by the British. Her crew managed to retake her but she was lost in the storm.

She has a great big Eagle for a figurehead so I decided to do her in Black and White like an American Ship (French ships did occasionally have a similar paint schemes).

There is another Eagle on the stern I set up the flags so I can switch them out. She'll do nicely as the USS Independence the first American Ship of the line launched in 1814. 3rd rates have been scored at 25 points on the past I would suggest another 5 for rigging and maybe 1 or 2 more points for the flag(s) so perhaps a total of 31 or 32 points?

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Ship Ahoy! Now heres a prize ship and there be no doubt! The Cap'n knows the hazards of rigging and you've done a mighty fine job with her. I like how you can switch between fleets too.

Smooth sailing to ye Captain!

Cap'n Wednesday