ZHL MODELThe Updated Version Le Soleil Royal 1669 Ship Kit

When I ordered this kit on May 5th I was given delivery dates in June. It is coming from China after all. To my delight it arrived on May 11th!!! I went through both boxes, using the unboxing video on Amazon as a reference. Everything was there. The kit does not include sails but at the astounding price I paid I can buy a sewing machine, make my own sails and still come out way ahead. I've been studying ZHL Models for a couple of months now. They have an impressive selection of models. This kit includes instructions in English. It should build into an impressive model. Can't wait to finish my current ship & get started.

Well, It appears that all the parts are there according to the cd that comes with it. Now for the not so good news. This model is larger than it appears in the pictures, still okay however since I'm using a keel clamp vise to hold it up right. The instructions have been translated to english, and they don't translate very well. Read ahead a couple of steps. You have to do some things in step #3 before you put some things together in step #2 and so on for the rest for example. May be laser cut, but still doesn't fit exact. Don't glue till sure. Some parts not number marked, I went by picture shapes and size listed. Take your time, have plenty of tools, read ahead.