Artesania 22401 1/50 Le Renard French Cutter

HISTORY OF CUTTER LE RENARD: A CLASSIC CORSAIR SHIP
Discover Le Renard, a wooden model of the cutter launched in Saint Malo in 1812 by the famous corsair Robert Surcouf with the main objective of attacking and catching enemy ships of commerce of France. Its actions and its legacy towards the city of Saint Malo make the Renard a symbol of the strong French naval identity.

Le Renard was the last ship armed by the famous Robert Surcouf. In September 1813, he accomplished his greatest feat by beating the English schooner HMS Alphea in battle, making the city of Saint Malo a refuge for the families of the greatest corsairs in the world. In 1991, a replica of the original Renard was launched, which still continues with pride on the waters to the delight of its visitors.

CONTENT MODEL SHIP KIT OF LE RENARD
Build your 1:50 scale model of Le Renard, a corsair ship from the 19th Century. This cutter is a fundamental piece for naval modeling that has the Official License of the Association Cotre Corsaire de Saint-Malo. Its system of assembly by means of false keel and frames about its construction to the one of the real ship.

This reedition of Le Renard model ship kit contains high precision laser-cut board parts, hardwoods, brass, cast iron and sails ready to be placed. Thanks to this new version, no part will have to be created by the modeler as happened to the previous one. For the assembly you will be able to follow our complete full colour step-by-step instructions on DVD format for computer (Windows and Mac). The kit does not include any printed guide. All the explanations referring to hoisting and rigging are included on greater format for a simple and pleasant assembly.

Once it is built, this faithful miniature replica measures 24.21'' (615mm) length, 9.37'' (238mm) width and 22.04'' (560mm) height. Achieve the best finishes for your 1:50 scale Le Renard model by painting it with the Set of Paints for Corsair Ship Le Renard (277PACK18), for sale separately.

SPECS: Length: 24.2" (615mm) Height: 22.04" (560mm) Beam (Width): 9.4" (238mm) Scale: 1/50