kpnuts Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Hi all my missus has bought me Hellers 1/100 Soliel Royal for my Christmas present and she ordered it last night with strict instructions not to be even looked at till Christmas, we'll see 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nice one. I to have been looking at this ship for some time and wanted to have it in my collection. But with so many other projects on its had to be scrapped. So will look forward to your build in the future. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wasn't sure what this kit was, so i googled it. What a kit!! Looking forward to seeing your build at some point, looks to be a monster! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 If you can do half the number you did on La Reale, it's going to be utterly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks for all the comments guys, Frank it won't be anything like your victory, I haven't the patience or the skills for that, but I will do my best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Looking forward to seeing this one getting built! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Role on Christmas ! BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi all it arrived today, and knowing Heller I managed to get my missus to let me check the sprues don't want the disappointment of the La Reale build with missing sprues. there are in excess of 35 sprues to this kit, it is mahoosive and no mistake. anyway here are some pics 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It looks ever bit as complex a kit as Foxy's Victory! Is everything there or do I need to give Heller an ear bashing for you? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks mate all seems to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 A nice Christmas present, It's a very enjoyable build too: Bought it about 40 years ago and never really finished her. Hope you do a blog, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Lovely I hope to get somewhere near that standard, any more pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Lovely I hope to get somewhere near that standard, any more pics Yes, a couple but I don't want to hijack your thread There is a build of the Soleil by a couple of Polish gentlemen on-line somewhere that is really magnificent, I'll see if I can still find the link to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Feel free I want to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Okay, here are the few digital pics I have available of the Soleil. Pics are rather cruddy being taken on an old Canon quite a few years back. I bought the model at the first opportunity I had to pay the rather horrifying 200 Dutch Guilders it cost about 40 years ago. The hull went together over a period of nearly 10 years, (I was still working on board deep sea tugs back then). When I finally came ashore the Soleil moved house along with me and the Mrs. a couple of times which didn't do much for her appearence and during the final move I managed to lose the parts and instructions. This build was finally binned about two years ago leaving only mixed memories. I would certainly do a different job nowadays: Here are two photos of Soleil Royale builds I found on-line years ago. I think the first is by two Polish gentlemen and the second I really don't remember who built it. They are both very beautiful pieces of work. If the original buiilders don't want these photos posted please drop a PM and I'll have them removed: So, roll on Christmas and we can enjoy your build of this rather huge model ship KP, cheers mate Managed to fix the date the pics were taken: March 2006......................................... Edited November 22, 2015 by Gremlin56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 She certainly is beautiful and I just know I will enjoy the build (if I manage to figure out the instructions ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Biggest problem with any model of this type is that over time (quite apart from them being dust traps), the rigging thread starts to unravel and ends up just like fine hairy string!! (not very good description but you can unfortunately see the effect in the pictures). If you can get hold of a piece of soft wax (bees wax is ideal), try pressing the thread into the wax with your thumb and gently drawing it through. You will get a fine coat of wax on the threads which should (hopefully) stop them unravelling over time. Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Biggest problem with any model of this type is that over time (quite apart from them being dust traps), the rigging thread starts to unravel and ends up just like fine hairy string!! (not very good description but you can unfortunately see the effect in the pictures). If you can get hold of a piece of soft wax (bees wax is ideal), try pressing the thread into the wax with your thumb and gently drawing it through. You will get a fine coat of wax on the threads which should (hopefully) stop them unravelling over time. Allan Hi Allan, The beeswax is an excellent solution and one I used my 1/50th Heller Chebeck. Unfortunately this fix arrived to late for me to use it on the Soleil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hi Allan, The beeswax is an excellent solution and one I used my 1/50th Heller Chebeck. Unfortunately this fix arrived to late for me to use it on the Soleil Know the feeling! I found out about it AFTER I had completed Revell's 1/96 Cutty Sark!!! Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Know the feeling! I found out about it AFTER I had completed Revell's 1/96 Cutty Sark!!! Allan Still have that one in my stash. Seems that lots of aftermarket stuff is now available for the Cutty Sark, Hmm................................... Edited November 22, 2015 by Gremlin56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Well if the kit is as good as the box art it should be a stunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks for the tip need to find some bees wax now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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