Soleil Royal Limited Edition – OcCre

Discover exclusivity in every detail with the limited edition of OcCre’s Soleil Royal. Only 669 numbered units exist worldwide and there will never be more, guaranteeing a truly unique piece for your collection. A tribute to naval history that only a few fortunate collectors will own.

The Soleil Royal is an exclusive OcCre masterpiece, developed by our master craftsmen after years of research and meticulous work to offer you a model with historical accuracy and museum-quality finishes.

Soleil Royal Model Ship Features Arsenal model – museum quality

Scale: 1/70
Width: 430mm
Height: 870mm
Length: 1022mm
Number of parts: 10,915
Estimated build time: 1,000 hours

What makes the Soleil Royal limited edition unique?
Distinctive details of the Soleil Royal. An arsenal model with museum quality.
This Soleil Royal model ship is conceived as an arsenal model. That means it follows the real ship’s constructive logic: keel, frames, beams, planking, and masts are represented in proportions faithful to historical naval architecture. The result is not just a beautiful replica: it’s a didactic and collectible piece that shows how a ship was built in the shipyard.

The arsenal approach can be seen in three key aspects: structure (precise alignment of keel and frames), planking (realistic hull thickness and curves), and rigging (ropes and sails with accurate diameters and drops to scale). Added to this is a sculptural decoration with defined relief on the stern, figurehead, and moldings. Everything converges in a museum-quality finish designed for demanding display cases.

What does this Soleil Royal model kit include?
Limited edition with numbered plaque, exclusive collector’s coin, solid oak display base, and more.
Numbered plaque and certificate of authenticity certifying the edition.
Exclusive commemorative coin for collectors, to accompany the model on display.
Solid oak base for stable, elegant, and durable presentation.
Premium woods
Solid oak: Frames, beams, base
Solid mahogany: Outer hull planking, masts, stern, stem, keel, sternpost, rudder blade, balconies, gun carriages, and more
Cast metal and brass: Cast metal ornaments and decorations with brass finish, brass chains, solid brass turned cannons, fleur-de-lis display supports in antique copper finish, and more
Cotton: Hand-stitched sails with bolt ropes and braided threads

What makes limited edition ship models so special?
A limited edition is defined by controlled scarcity (numbered units), reinforced quality control in materials and tolerances, premium materials, and the arsenal construction method.

Compared to conventional kits, an arsenal model prioritizes structural fidelity. It also ensures functional coherence and historical interpretation. This technical rigor results in more authentic aesthetics and a building process that teaches as you progress.

What do limited edition model kits include?
Noble materials and exclusive museum-quality finishes
Unique details: numbered plaques, commemorative coins, and oak bases
The authenticity elements (numbered plaque and certificate) provide traceability. The commemorative coin reinforces the historical character, and the oak base ensures presence and stability on display. These are details designed for collectors who value both the process and the final presentation.

Numbered and limited editions for true collectors
Numbered units guarantee rarity and exclusivity. They also facilitate collection documentation and help maintain the piece’s value over time.

The history of the Soleil Royal: the naval emblem of the Sun King

Origin and symbolism
Launched in the late 17th century in Brest and conceived for Louis XIV’s navy, the Soleil Royal was France’s most sumptuous flagship. Its lavish golden carvings and sun emblem symbolized the power of the Roi Soleil. More than a ship of the line, it was an artistic and political statement at sea.

In battle: glory and strategy
It served as Admiral Anne Hilarion de Tourville’s flagship and stood out in major engagements of the Nine Years’ War, such as Beachy Head (1690). Its combination of firepower and maneuverability made it a central player in naval tactics of the era.

Legendary end and legacy
Heavily damaged after the 1692 battles, the Soleil Royal was finally set ablaze to prevent capture. Its image—blue hull, golden reliefs, monumental stern—was immortalized in chronicles and engravings, and today it continues to inspire modelers and naval history enthusiasts for its beauty, symbolism, and audacity in combat.