shortgrass Posted February 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 16, 2013 Unfortunately, I am unable to recall all the notes I made about this model, but will do my best to recall what I can. I started this model about a year or so ago. The planking patterns were quite difficult to install - this was mainly due to the thickness of the planking pattern as well as the unusual shape of the hull of the Mars. It was bluff ended at the bow and as the hull went lower it had more of a schooner shape hull. I used cherry veneer as the second planking and was pleased with the result. After the first planking, there was a fair bit of sanding that had to be done and as usual filler was used to even out the hull prior to planking. The hull was planked with boxwood and treenails installed using a pin vice drill and bamboo strips run through a draw plate to get the correct size. The cannons were rigged with breeching rope (0.75 mm thread) I used zip seizings for the seizing of the breeching rope. Am in the process of finishing the rigging of the cannons and will post some more pics once that is completer. I have attached some pics showing the build from the beginning until the last stage to try and give an impression of how the build has progressed. Dave ,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdust Posted February 17, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2013 Hello Dave, it is good to seee the Mars is underway again. I like your new avatar. Take care, Kip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsaplala Posted February 17, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Dave, I'm pleased to see your HMS Mars log up and running again, beautiful work there, looking forward to more updates Quote Best regards,AldoCurrently Building: HMS Pegasus (Victory Models)-Mothballed to give priority to Triton HMS Triton (first attempt at scratchbuilding) Past build:HM Brig Badger (Caldercraft), HM Brig Cruizer, HM Schooner Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted February 17, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Dave, its really great to see your Mars log up and running again. Well done Tjeerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j21896 Posted February 17, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Dave, I was away for a bit, and boy do I have some catching up to do! Looks like you'll be stepping masts and rigging any day now Nicely done! Robert Quote Current Build: HMS Mars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipyard sid Posted February 17, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2013 Hello DAVE Yep it's hard to bring our builds logs back as we had them , but I would echo the last replies it good to see things are up and running again for you. So you just crack on and enjoy your build and I will enjoy watching you DAVID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 23, 2013 First of all, thanks to Kip, Aldo, Tjeerd, Robert and Shipyard Sid for looking in my "revised" build log. Must apologize for not thanking you sooner. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 23, 2013 Well, finally finished the rigging of the breeching rope to the cannons. I used 0.75 thread for the breeching rope and 0.25 for the seizings. Both natura (tan) in colour. I ended up using "zip" seizings for the breeching rope and that seemed to work quite well. (Thanks to Hubert for the idea of zip seizings). I attached the breeching rope to hooks which then went on to eyebolts that were on the inner bulwarks. There isn't much room on the deck of the Mars so I can only imagine what it was like when a broadside was fired. After the cannons were put in placed, I glued them to the deck. This was a bit tricky, but I applied the PVA to the wheels of the carriage assembly by using Microbrushes this worked out well. Attached are some pics showing how the cannons look. As usual, comments/critiques are welcome. Enjoy the pics. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted March 19, 2013 Have been working on the anchors for the Mars, and finally finished putting the pudden on them. I used some 0.25 mm black thread for the pudden. Have attached a couple of pics. Will post more later. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted March 19, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2013 Hate to say this Dave, but I think you've got the stocks on upside down. B.E. Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted April 1, 2013 Blue Ensign (B.E). - you are totally right !!! Thanks for picking that up. Won't do that again. Again, working before thinking. Seems to be a common amongst us modellers. Thanks again for pointing it out. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted April 1, 2013 Back to the pudden again. Not being totally satisfied with the result, (see above), I did additional research and discovered that for a similar ship, they 4-4 1/2 inch rope for the pudden. According to my calculations, this would result in approx. 0.75 mm thread and I had used .050 mm thread. So, I took the pudden off the anchors and am in the process of re-doing the pudden. I am caught between using 0.75 mm or 1mm thread - but will probably use the 0.75mm thread. Will post some pics once everything is done. Dave :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted April 1, 2013 Share #13 Posted April 1, 2013 Hi, Dave! I am glad to your return, with pleasure I observe "rebirth" of Mars ! Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortgrass Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks Garward for looking in. Always appreciate your input. Have finished re-working the pudden on the anchor rings. Took off all my previous work and re-did all the pudden. Much more satisfied with how they look now. Ended up using 1mm thread; then painted it black and covered with some white gliue. Recently I have been trying to build the launch for the Mars. It does seem a bit small, in my opinion. It is built with the same method used for building the Mars. All the parts are laser cut plywood. It say to plank with walnut but I am going to plank with some cherry that I have in stock. It will probably be painted anyway. I have included some pics showing its current status. I will post more pics as construction progresses. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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