French sailing steam frigate L'Orénoque, a wooden model kit from the manufacturer Mamoli
History of the original:
The L'Orénoque was a French sailing steam frigate launched in 1848 and one of the first combined warships of its time. It was built during a period of technological transition, when the navy was moving from pure sailing ships to steam-powered vessels, and thus symbolises the beginning of modern warship construction. With a displacement of around 2,500 tonnes, full square rigging and an additional built-in steam engine with propeller drive, the L'Orénoque combined the long range and flexibility of sail with the new reliability of steam power. Its engine, with around 450 to 500 hp, allowed speeds of 8 to 9 knots under steam, and it could run even faster under sail. Armed with 14 to 16 cannons, it combined striking power with technical innovation. In the 1850s, it was deployed in various overseas territories and in the Mediterranean, particularly during the Crimean War, where it was part of the French fleet in the Black Sea. The L'Orénoque embodies the transition period between the classic sailing frigate and modern steamships, thus occupying an important place in the history of the French navy.
The richly detailed deck superstructure, the carefully crafted characteristic paddle wheels and the classic masts give this decorative model a special appearance and make it an attractive model-building project.
Description of the kit:
All fittings in the kit are made of wood and metal and are largely pre-finished. The model has a second planking. Multilingual assembly instructions are of course included. Materials for the stand complete the kit.
The kit contains all the parts necessary to build the model. The keel and frames are precision laser cut. All wood and strips for the double planking are selected by hand. Some deck parts feature laser engravings. The fittings are made of simple cast metal. The lifeboats are prefabricated. Rigging material and flags are included in the kit. Materials for a model stand are also included. A set of sails is not included. Large construction plans and multilingual instructions guide you safely through the entire construction process.
Who is this kit suitable for?
The kit is suitable for model builders with extensive experience in historical ship modelling.
What else is needed?
Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our product range.
What do the building instructions look like?
The kit contains 5 large-format construction plans with drawings and sketches that describe the construction process. Technical understanding is required here. The instructions assume basic knowledge of ship model building.
Languages: German, English, Italian
The building instructions are not available for download.
Technical data:
Scale: 1:100
Length: 835 mm
Height: 455 mm
