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Soleil Royal

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I am trying to figure out which wooden model of the Soleil Royal I want, I’ve been looking at Artesanía Latina But I also looked at ZHL model. Has anyone worked with this model or any ZHL models before?
 
Following the above link you can find the build log for my ZHL SL by Paulb. I think mine turned out pretty well. I did use a lot of aftermarket parts tho.
 
I am currently building the New Artesania version.The decor is very well done but the hull proportions are way off.If you want a kit that you can build out of the box with little or no extra work,I would go with the ZHL.
If you are into kit bashing in the extreme, then Artesania provides the basis to build something very different.
 
If you can get your hands on it, the old Mantua/Sergal kit has potential to be made into something greater than the sum of its parts, but that too requires significant alteration.

All-in-all, the greatest potential to build a really nice scale model, as Nigel says, is the AL. You should check out his log to see what he means:

Soleil Royal- Re-engineering Artesania Latina's New Kit by NMBROOK

Thanks Paul I have two new "secret weapons" to speed the process.Super glue Gell from the bargain shop and Mantua's own Aliphatic wood glue.The wood glue grabs and dries quicker than any other I have used.The Gell I use on the bow area, and allows me to hold the planks in place by hand until it...
shipsofscale.com
 
Can any of you guys who have in deed worked on ZHL models before, specially Soleil Royal, please tell me how were the instructions like. Understandable or what.
 
E2karnivor said:
Can any of you guys who have in deed worked on ZHL models before, specially Soleil Royal, please tell me how were the instructions like. Understandable or what.
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Here is a Zhl build log

Le Soleil Royal ZHL Build Log

I am building Le Soleil Royal (ZHL) for my daughter. She loves the bling, and this ship sure has it. It will sit on her huge mantel above her fireplace. I'm looking forward to the challenge. The details of the pdf on the accompanying CD are amazing compared to the instructions I received for my...
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