{"id":8893,"date":"2022-12-15T12:50:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T10:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artesanialatina.net\/blog\/?p=8893"},"modified":"2025-05-21T13:37:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:37:29","slug":"corsair-model-ship-le-renard-the-cutter-that-defeated-hms-alphea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artesanialatina.net\/blog\/en\/model-building\/ship-models\/corsair-model-ship-le-renard-the-cutter-that-defeated-hms-alphea\/","title":{"rendered":"Corsair Model Ship in Wood Le Renard: The Cutter from Saint Malo, Symbol of French Naval Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prolific year this 2022 -that we are about to finish- for the creation and renovation of ship model building kits<\/strong><\/a> by Artesan\u00eda Latina’s team. And we end… With another unbeatable surprise<\/strong> for our modelers friends! The renovated<\/strong> French<\/strong> corsair model ship<\/strong> in wood Le Renard<\/strong><\/a> (22401). At 1:50 scale, this faithful miniature replica of the Galic cutter<\/strong> is recommended for fans of this hobby with at least an intermediate level<\/strong><\/a> of skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n

\"Corsair<\/a>Due to this new edition, you will not be forced to create or manufacture any of the required parts<\/strong>, as was the case with the old one. In addition, we have the Official License of the Association Cotre Corsaire de Saint-Malo<\/a><\/strong>. Thanks to it, since 1991, a replica of the original boat still sails the seas and oceans. Chapeau for your work! So let’s get to know the contents<\/strong> with which the corsair model ship Le Renard<\/strong><\/a> is assembled. The famous corsair Robert Surcouf<\/a>, at the service of Napoleon, was in command of this.<\/p>\n

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CORSAIR MODEL SHIP LE RENARD: MODELING KIT CONTENTS<\/h2>\n

Le Renard<\/a> cutter model<\/strong> was a sailboat with which attacked<\/strong> and seized the enemy commercial ships of France<\/strong>. Now it has improved contents<\/strong>. The model building kit contains all the necessary parts<\/strong> to build the corsair model ship<\/strong>. Its greatest achievement<\/strong> was defeating<\/strong> in combat the English schooner HMS Alphea<\/strong> in 1813. Its assembly system by means of a false keel and frames brings its construction closer to that of a real sailboat.<\/p>\n

\"Corsair<\/a> \"Corsair<\/a>This reedition of the Le Renard naval modeling kit <\/strong>comes with board parts<\/strong> cut by high precision laser, birch<\/strong> wood, brass, cast iron and sails<\/strong> ready to be placed. Of course, the exhibition base<\/strong> with a metal plate is included so that you can display your model once finished.<\/p>\n

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To achieve this goal, our modelers friends have very complete step-by-step digital instructions<\/strong> on PDF<\/strong> format for computers and tablets. In Spanish, French, English, Italian, Portuguese, German and Dutch. We also include all the explanations related to the simple and fun assembly of the rigging<\/strong><\/strong>. Remember that printed instructions are not included. Also, you can download <\/strong><\/strong>these instructions<\/strong> for free <\/strong><\/strong>at Le Renard product sheet<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/strong>(22401).<\/p>\n

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Por cierto, cuando esto ocurra y quede ensamblada<\/strong>, la maravillosa maqueta<\/strong> del barco corsario galo medir\u00e1<\/strong> 615 mm de largo, 238 mm de ancho y 560 mm de alto.<\/p>\n

CUTTER MODEL LE RENARD: LIFEBOAT AND CANNONS<\/h2>\n

You will be dazzled when you build it! Among other reasons, pay attention to the beauty<\/strong> and high level of detail<\/strong>, in general, and the lifeboat<\/strong>, in particular, of its stern, which will shine splendor.<\/p>\n

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What to say about its imposing and fabulous 10 cannons<\/strong> made of metal!<\/p>\n

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Get the best finishing<\/strong> with the new Set of Acrylic Paints for Le Renard<\/strong><\/a> (277PACK18). Water-based and quick-drying<\/strong>, your French corsair ship model will be much more realistic<\/strong>. Contains 6 jars<\/strong> of 20 ml each with the following colours: Off-White, Off-Black, Chequer Yellow, Burnt Umber, Vermilion and Bright Green.<\/p>\n

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In short, after more than three years missing in the ‘Bermuda Triangle’, the wooden model ship of the French corsair cutter Le Renard<\/a><\/strong> (22401) is out of darkness. It is already at Artesan\u00eda Latina<\/strong><\/a>‘s stores to the delight of the modelers who were waiting for it… And there are many of them according to the emails received! Go privateers, build your ship!<\/p>\n