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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. 

 

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  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.

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

 

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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. 😮

                                                                  Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models

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