L'Aigle 1:200 Orel (303)

L’Aigle Imperial Yacht 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing 303

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The L’Aigle 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing (No. 303) recreates the elegant French imperial yacht built in 1859 for Emperor Napoleon III. Designed by Dupuis de Loma and constructed in Cherbourg, L’Aigle served as a prestigious vessel for diplomatic and ceremonial voyages, including historic journeys to Algeria and Egypt for the opening of the Suez Canal.

This highly detailed paper model kit represents the yacht in its original luxury configuration, before its later conversion into the gunboat Le Rapide. With 16 A4 sheets of precision-printed parts and English-language instructions, this model offers an engaging and rewarding build for experienced card modellers and maritime history enthusiasts.

Ideal for display, the L’Aigle model is a refined addition to any military fleet, naval history, or 19th-century ship model collection.

Key Features

• Authentic 1:200 scale card model of the French imperial yacht L’Aigle

• Published by Orel Publishing, kit number 303

• Represents a historic French naval vessel from 1859

• 16 × A4 sheets with high-quality printed parts

• English assembly instructions included

• Category: Military Fleet / Historic Yacht

• Perfect for advanced card model builders and collectors

• Excellent display piece for naval and maritime history fans

Summary

The L’Aigle 1:200 Card Model Kit is a beautifully designed paper model depicting one of France’s most prestigious imperial yachts. Combining historical accuracy, fine detailing, and clear English instructions, it is an outstanding choice for serious modellers and collectors of historic naval vessels.