Built in 1708, the third rate French ship Le Superbe was 143 feet long with a beam of over 40 feet. At 1,029 tons, Le Superbe carried adequate provisions to remain at sea with a crew of more than 600 men for up to six months. King Charles was so impressed by her majestic size and beautiful ornamentation that he ordered Dean (England's foremost naval architect) to copy her lines and design.

Double plank-on-bulkhead kit of Le Superbe by Mantua Model of Italy is no less magnificent than the original. All wooden parts are laser cut for trouble free assembly. Complete fittings package includes wooden blocks and deadeyes, 74 machine turned brass cannon, cast metal ports and figure head, plus numerous photo engraved brass decorative pieces. You'll also find several diameters of cotton line for standing and running rigging and colorful silk flags. Plans and instructions have been specially developed to avoid the structural difficulties of other models this size.

MA798 $429.99