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La
Toulonnaise was built in Toulon, France in
1823 for action in the war against Spain. Stationed for a time at
Barcelona, she sailed to Cadiz to take part in the bombardment of
the port. During a complete overhaul in 1832, the poop deck
superstructure was redone, internal and external gunwales, waterways
and the planking of the bridges were all replaced.
Corel's La
Toulonnaise kit is based on a large scale model in
a French museum. Plank-on-bulkhead construction features pre-cut
ribs and structural parts. Planking, deck furniture, masts and yards
are made of the finest woods - African walnut, mahogany, beech,
poplar and tanganyka. Deadeyes and blocks are all pre-finished
hardwood. Brass, copper and cast metals are used for carronades,
falconets and other hardware. Corel's newly revised plans and
step-by-step instructions with numerous diagrams make this model
suitable for modelers of limited experience.
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