Furthermore:
While writing a book is never an easy process, giving that book a title is sometimes even more of a challenge, as the title should describe what is in the book.
The translation of a text is nowhere near as complicated as writing the original, but it is not an easy process either: some terms cannot be literally translated, but through the choice of words made, one can get an reference as to the content.
Some French terms do not have a proper or direct English translation: so using a more illustrative term may, for some, unfortunately make things a bit confusing: involuntarily.
Thank you for the work, I know it is hard for you to make easier for us poor English speaking sailors.
I what you are saying about not a direct translation being an issue, when I try Google Translate on Chinese kit instructions sometimes I get odd unrelated text out the translation, that makes no sense in regards to what accompanying photos shows being done.
I am waiting also for the release of the english version.
This is one of the three or four monographs, until now published by ancre, which are not reviewed until now here in our forum. I have the french version, but hope to get the english version until end of the year - let us see and cross the fingers - maybe we can read already something in the next update of the newsletter
some weeks ago, I marked all the monographs (and books) published by ancre and also presented here in our forum via a Planset - or book Review
So all with color blue marked publications you can find here in ShipsofScale
Some days ago I received the latest information from ancre.
1) A new very interesting publication will be available. It is a two volume set, the second volume with 45 line drawings in scale 1:72 of different ships
LA MARINE DE LOUIS XVI
by Patrick Villiers
1. Vessels and frigates from Choiseul à Sartine, box and plans, published.
2. Vessels and frigates from Castries to the revolution, forthcoming.
3. Flutes, corvettes, privateers and slavers, to appear.
4. Small royal navy, lougres, cutters, avisos, boats, coasters and fishing vessels.
The Volumes can be purchased also separately
In May 1781 Rochambeau wrote to the Comte de Grasse, Commander-in-Chief of the West Indian Fleet: "In the very serious crisis in which America finds itself at the moment, the arrival of Monsieur le Comte de Grasse would save the situation". On June 11, he wrote again "I do not hide from you that the Americans are at the end of their resources ... I am convinced that you will bring us naval superiority, but I cannot repeat enough to take the troops and the money too. … ”. Responding to this call for help, de Grasse, aboard his flagship, the City of Paris decided to concentrate its fleet and the troops embarked in the West Indies in the Chesapeake Bay and to surround Yorktown. This victorious strategy gave independence to the United States allowing the French navy to forget the disasters of the Seven Years' War.
This 480-page book aims to bring together maritime history and shipbuilding by first studying maritime strategy and tactics. The second part is presented as a maritime biography of the ships and frigates which distinguished themselves in this conflict by publishing as many original documents as possible.
20 frigates and 35 vessels are thus the subject of a special study, thus making it possible to renew traditional maritime history.
First part :
Ch 1 The Royal Navy at the end of the reign of Louis XV
Ch 2 Sartine and the reorganization of the navy
Ch 3 Naval equipment
Ch 4 Arsenals
Ch 5 Some great construction engineers
Ch 6 Sartine and the preparation for war: the ships
Ch 7 Sartine and the preparation for war: the men
Ch 8 The March to War: 1775-1778
Ch 9 The strategy of the French Navy
Ch 10 Naval Battles
Second part :
The ships of 110 guns, 80 guns, 74 guns, 70, 64, 50 guns.
The frigates of 12 and the frigates of 8.
Box of 45 optional plans: at 1 / 72nd in a canvas case.
3 Vessels & 1 Frigates UNDER SAIL AT 1/144.
2 Vessels of 110 c, 3 Vessels of 80 c, 11 Vessels of 74 c,
1 Vessels of 70 c, 10 Vessels of 64 c, 2 Vessels of 50 c.
10 Frigates of 12 and 5 Frigates of 8.
1. Vaisseaux et frégates de Choiseul à Sartine, coffret et plans, paru.2. Vaisseaux et frégates de Castries à la révolution, à paraître.3. Flûtes, corvettes, corsaires et négriers, à paraître.4. Petite marine royale, lougres, cutters, avisos, barques, caboteurs et navires de pêche. New...
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When I receive my copy, I will post a detailed Book Review
2) In addition some of the Monographs are now also available in bigger scale 1:36 - the trend is going to bigger scales
The present document details the architecture, the fitting-out, the equipment and the rigging of a 12-gun corvette of the years 1745. A monograph including all plans of the timber works 32 plates in 1/36-scale. New: Supplement 28 Boards without sail at 1/24 °. Available in English
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4) The monograph LA FLEUR DE LIS - Galère: 1690 by Gérard Delacroix is now available also in italian language
With approximately 230 plates drawn to perspective, this study offers a minute account of how a galley was built in the 1690s, from the drawing board to the launching of the ship. The text describes the various stages of construction in detail, including provisions for stowage and rigging. 26...
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5) Two new reprints are now also available
FABRICATION DES ANCRES -Réaumur 1723 -Duhamel 1764
Jean Boudriot et Huber Berti vous présentent la collection archéologie navale.
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6) Didier Berti from ancre is selling some used books of his private collection LIVRES d'occasions - Used BOOKS
Sale of part of the personal collection of books on the navy. There is everything from a simple popularization book to a rare and original leather edition
Partly very interesting publications...... take a look
I think it will take some time, until Didier will translate the book - with 480 pages too big and too expensive.
Important here and maybe helpful, that if you are interested in an english version, to write a request to ancre and ask, if there is an english copy planned.
If Didier realize, that there is an interest, it could go faster.
But as I know for now, the translation is not planned for the next time period.
Also in the latest newsletter was the release of the new monograph of the LA VOLAGE by Jean-Claude LEMINEUR announced
LA VOLAGE – A long bark - 1693
The book is presented in a blue fabric-covered 24x31 cm box containing a 104 page brochure that includes the sources, history and plates in a reduced scale, along with commentaries and a 16-page color brochure containing details of rigged and timbered models, as well as the 31 plates at the 1/24th scale necessary to build the structure.
Starting with the 9th of December 2020 the Monograph is available in scale 1:24 or 1:36 in the languages French, Italian or Spanish
The English language version is available by 11th January 2021
Everything available for a very reasonable price of 120 / 122 Euros
LA VOLAGE – A LONG BARK 16-page color brochure containing details of rigged and timbered models, 31 plates at the 1/24 or 1/36 scale necessary to build the structure. AVAILABLE: The complete set of guns includes the 10 guns and the 8 swivel guns in 1/24 or 1/36 and the figurehead.
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As soon as I get my copy in January I will make a detailed planset review here in our ShipsOfScale forum
Our friend and member @Michele Padoan showed us his test build (based on the draft monography )of the interesting vessel already in building log of his bow and stern section of the La Volage
Buonasera, inizio un nuovo cantiere, la Volage, barca lunga del 1693, scala 1/24 monografia di Jean-Claude Lemineur. Precisamente farò solo le sezioni poppiera e prodiera per rappresentare tutte le sculture. Naturalmente visto che la monografia è ancora in fase di lavorazione ho avuto...
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And
before I forget .......
Every Order over 120 Euros (until 15th December) will get as a christmas gift the ancre Calendar 2021 for free - I like them very much
Dimensions: 30 x 21cm. Published on thick 250 g paper.
13 exclusive photos on exceptional models:
List of models:
LA VOLAGE - Long boat from Dunkirk - 1693 (12/2020)
LE LEUDO - Barque Latine Ligure - 1913 (2021)
LA FLEUR DE LIS - Galleys of Louis XIV- 1690
LE ROCHEFORT - Harbor Yachts - 1787
LE COMMERCE DE MARSEILLE - 118 cannons - 1788
HMS Alert was never released by ANCRE publication, it was published by Conway press and Phoenix Publications (both English). By the way, the price of the book went skyrocket!!!!! I am wondering if this is the SOS influence as we advertise Triden's model. Check this out, a used book for more than $800.00
Le Coureur is published by ANCRE and available in English as well as other languages. Careful when ordering. When you select 'Anglais' (English) you will have a complete monography with plans. However, if you want just a book in English (no plans) choose a book in English only.
I hope to get back to building over the holidays. I am almost done with move to new house and then when the Admiral gives permission I will set up shop and start working again. Must keep management happy to keep budget in line for hobby work!
I am getting restless in trying to figure out what to restart first! A smaller project in workroom or move machines in outside shop and work on Blandford frames.
HMS Alert was never released by ANCRE publication, it was published by Conway press and Phoenix Publications (both English). By the way, the price of the book went skyrocket!!!!! I am wondering if this is the SOS influence as we advertise Triden's model. Check this out, a used book for more than $800.00
Le Coureur is published by ANCRE and available in English as well as other languages. Careful when ordering. When you select 'Anglais' (English) you will have a complete monography with plans. However, if you want just a book in English (no plans) choose a book in English only.
Today arrived at the same time "La Volage", the new calendar 2021 and some construction wood - safely packed but ice cold from the mail truck. The book is a gift from my wife and children and I am not allowed to open it yet!!!
In addition, I do not want to disturb Uwe's presentation in January.
Today arrived at the same time "La Volage", the new calendar 2021 and some construction wood - safely packed but ice cold from the mail truck. The book is a gift from my wife and children and I am not allowed to open it yet!!!
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In addition, I do not want to disturb Uwe's presentation in January.
Lucky Thomas,
yes indeed I expect my copy also these days....... and I hope to make a detailed review during the holidays
So you have to wait one more long week until you are allowed to take a look inside....... it will be a hard time
Eine Woche kann extrem lang sein
BTW: the wood is looking very good - is it pear or Elsbeere? where did you order it?
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