This is a ship that had three names Dauphine Royale, Sans Culottes, but is most famous as l'Orient.
This one is a monster ship-of-line with 118 guns one of the Ocean class. She is of course most famous for blowing up spectacularly at the Battle of Nile one of the most painted moments in maritime history.
I went with the "Traditional" French colors. I also added some gold to her stern and figurehead.
This ship was meant as an expression of national power as much as a weapon of war.
Points I think 30 points is reasonable for a 1st rate of this sort. Her sails and rigging are pretty complex on most ships normally I would say 5 but in this case I'll ask for 8 and maybe another 2 for sails and flags so 40 in total. That said I will take whatever is given.
Very nice, Adam!
ReplyDeletesuperb work - lets hope this one doesn't blow up while at anchor on a display shelf
ReplyDeleteWith a 3 year old around it's possible but hopefully not
DeleteAnother nice contribution, Adam! One of the best ships in the Black Seas range, I think.
ReplyDeleteits a very nice one. I prefer the plastic models to the resin in gerneral but they are all lovely.
DeleteThe boy stood on the burning deck
ReplyDeleteWhence all but him had fled;
The flame that lit the battle's wreck
Shone round him o'er the dead.
Excellent, L'Orient is one of those ships that has entered into the hall of fame. Great job
Nice work on L’Orient Adam, she turned out very well.
ReplyDeleteStunning work on the ship. The rigging and sails look like they were a lot of effort.
ReplyDeleteSails are easy. the Rigging is a good bit of work.
DeleteWell done. Only downside I’d seeing pushes me to want. Ha, again nice work. BruceR
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the greatest dangers of the challenge
DeleteGreat looking first rate!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteKeeping up with the Napoleonic ships, I was wondering if you had forgotten about them !
ReplyDeleteRegards KenR
I've definitely been waiting for this and you don't disappoint. Excellent work!
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