French battleships of the end of 18th century were considered to be the best vessels of their class. There were only a few battleships like the Royal Louis in a navy. At that time many fleets had three-decked battleships, but in 1780, however, none but the French navy had a 120-gun battleship.

If you have a look at the model, a thing that produces the utmost impression is the grand ornaments. By the end of 18th century most fleets, especially the British Navy, gave up decorating their ships luxuriously. But the French continued building the stern with richly carved galleries and balconies. The model's first-class castings reproduce these wonderful ornate carvings of the original Royal Louis perfectly.