MCo Posted January 12 Share #1 Posted January 12 The model is called HMS Mars by Caldercraft, but she was never in British service under the name Mars. Mars was the original name given to this Dutch privateer vessel. When captured by the Royal Navy and taken into service, she was renamed HMS Orestes. But because Caldercraft advertises the model as HMS Mars, I included that in my log title. This build log was started somewhat later in the build. My last model was Le Superbe from Mantua. I chose this Caldercraft model Mars for it's 1:64 scale (more detail) and expected short build time (to get some more experience in short time). So far I've been very positive about the quality of the materials used in this kit. I've also found out that the order of building parts of the kit is important, and left to my own judgement, I deviate soon from the instructed order of building. I usually find that order presented by the kit manufacturer isn't practical, considering that first build parts can be in the way of building other parts. Especially when painting parts. So this log is not necessary in the right order. And the first part will be more pictures, because I've worked ahead. schooner and Mr Whippy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 12 Author Share #2 Posted January 12 (edited) First construction of the hull frame. Edited January 12 by MCo KARAVOKIRIS, schooner and ccoyle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted January 12 Share #3 Posted January 12 I've always thought this vessel has very pleasing lines. Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris watton Posted January 12 Share #4 Posted January 12 38 minutes ago, ccoyle said: I've always thought this vessel has very pleasing lines. I love the wine glass lines of this hull, which is why it is high on my list for a rare revisit. ccoyle and hollowneck 2 Quote Vanguard Models on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted January 12 Share #5 Posted January 12 Once enough salvage and research has been done on the 16th century Mars wreck, it might be cool if there were a kit of THAT ship. Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 13 Author Share #6 Posted January 13 First planking of the hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 13 Author Share #7 Posted January 13 Second layer of hull planking in walnut. ccoyle, KARAVOKIRIS, mugje and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 13 Author Share #8 Posted January 13 Making the deck furniture. I left the deck furniture all unglued, as I decided at this point to copper the hull first. Originally Mars wasn't coppered by it's Dutch owner. The British navy board ordered coppering of the hull when it took the vessel into it's service. That means I will make this vessel as the British version of it (HMS Orestes). I will finish and paint the outside of the model first and then apply copper sheathing, before I come back to the deckfittings. ccoyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 13 Author Share #9 Posted January 13 Applying the wales and strips on the upper bulwark. mugje, KARAVOKIRIS, ccoyle and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugje Posted January 13 Share #10 Posted January 13 Really nice, you are doing a great job! Also beautiful lines in this ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCo Posted January 13 Author Share #11 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, mugje said: Really nice, you are doing a great job! Also beautiful lines in this ship Thanks a lot (reuze bedankt)! The lines are beautiful. But one wonders what the lower deck space would have been like, for a 130 men crew. mugje 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugje Posted January 13 Share #12 Posted January 13 49 minutes ago, MCo said: Thanks a lot (reuze bedankt)! The lines are beautiful. But one wonders what the lower deck space would have been like, for a 130 men crew. Yeah those numbers of crew members are always mind boggling with these old ships. So weird how everyone fitted in and on these vessels. Life was hard back then. 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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