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HMS Mars
Ref: CC190
Kit Features:
Keel and bulkheads are CNC cut in high quality Birch ply as are all the major constructional parts. Extensive use of CNC cut Walnut has been employed for the majority of visible structures and fittings.
Exact scale 6pdr gun carriages, (these include taper, different wheel sizes and quoins) The 6 pound guns are scale replicas in brass.
The wood strip pack contains Maple for the first layer of planking, Walnut for the second and Tanganjika for the decks. Ramin dowel is supplied for the masts and yards.
The gundeck features two Elm Tree pumps, pre-cut wood grating kit, pre-cut Capstan kit, pre-cut pin rails, wooden belaying pins, powder kegs.
Rigging thread is supplied in natural and black to rig the model as depicted in the photographs. Blocks, deadeyes, etched brass chainplate assemblies with strops, shroud cleats, trucks, stunsail yard brackets as well as CNC cut Walnut tops, crosstrees, trestle trees, mast caps and a wealth of unique detail parts.
Fully detailed plans and instructions will take you step by step through the construction process with many hints and tips to assist you along the way.
The Mars kit has been designed with the novice/intermediate builder in mind, and is ideal as a first or second model for the introduction to plank on frame building. Estimated building time is about four months of evening work.
Technical Details
Scale: 1:64
Overall Length: 790mm
History
Mars was built in Holland in the late 1770's and commissioned as a Dutch Privateer. She was built with unusually sleek lines and as such she was one of the fastest vessels afloat at the time. She was, however, taken by the 38 gun heavy frigate Artois on 3rd December 1781. Her captor reported that the Mars 'To be quite new and the completest Privateer he ever saw.'
Mars was heavily armed for her size. As originally built, she had 18 x 9 pounder cannon and 12 swivel guns. This was changed in 1792 to 18 x 6 pounders and 10 swivel guns, which is also the kit configuration. After she was captured, she was fitted out for Royal Navy Service, presumably for escort and convoy duty. She must have been well liked as she served in the Royal Navy for 18 years after her capture. She was lost on 5th December 1799, when she foundered in a hurricane in the Indian Ocean.
The 18 gun brig sloop Mars' dimensions were as follows: 100' 11" long across deck 73' 2 5/8" keel length 30' 4" wide She was 396 tons and carried a compliment of 120 officers and men.
Price:
£179.95/€221.34
(Including VAT at 17.5%)
US$234.32
(Tax Free)
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