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French war-ship Fleuron 1729 - scale 1/72 - from Delacroix monograph
Today look :
Blade of rudder :
Today works :
Low 24 guns done :
Looks really good
Thanks for your appreciation
Upper deck beams beginning :
Today work :
Upper deck beams done :
Today's work, waiting for delivery of my order for1 x 4 mm planking rods about 2nd battery of 18-pounders :
2nd gun deck :
2nd gun deck done :
Hi Cri-Cri, your build caught my attention as I’m currently researching a couple of French ships that took part in the Battle of Barú (1708), where the Spanish galleon San José was sunk.
One of these vessels appears to have been built during the reign of Louis XIV. There’s limited documentation available, but the ship’s name was Le Saint-Esprit—a light frigate (Frégate Légère), armed with 24 guns and likely launched in the early 1700s.
From what I’ve learned, there was a significant shift in how France designed and built its frigates between the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, with the latter placing much greater emphasis on making frigates a core element of the French fleet.
One of these vessels appears to have been built during the reign of Louis XIV. There’s limited documentation available, but the ship’s name was Le Saint-Esprit—a light frigate (Frégate Légère), armed with 24 guns and likely launched in the early 1700s.
From what I’ve learned, there was a significant shift in how France designed and built its frigates between the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, with the latter placing much greater emphasis on making frigates a core element of the French fleet.
Hello Carlos,
Thanks for your message
Louis XIV died in 1715, and le Fleuron was built in 1729
It was the prototype of the new famous 64 guns, very different with the précédent 3 decked vessels like Saint-Philippe or Soleil Royal
15 years later, the naval science had made great progress, in regard these heavy 3 decked
I hav'nt. found the French war ships of 1708 at Barto
Le Fleuron (1729) could not be one of them, As said, Louis XV succeeded to Louis XIV in 1715.
Regards,
Christian
Thanks for your message
Louis XIV died in 1715, and le Fleuron was built in 1729
It was the prototype of the new famous 64 guns, very different with the précédent 3 decked vessels like Saint-Philippe or Soleil Royal
15 years later, the naval science had made great progress, in regard these heavy 3 decked
I hav'nt. found the French war ships of 1708 at Barto
Le Fleuron (1729) could not be one of them, As said, Louis XV succeeded to Louis XIV in 1715.
Regards,
Christian
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ello Christian,
Thank you for the clarification — you're absolutely right.
I’m still trying to track down details on the French ships present at Barú — it’s proving to be quite a challenge! If I come across any solid leads, I’ll be sure to share them.
Thanks again for your insights!
Best regards,
Preparing following works :
Next step of built :
After handly cut :
