MsrisStella HMS Ontario

[Paul D Hall]

Last week I received my HMS Ontario by MarisStella. I had been dealing with John Andela who was most helpful in getting the most recent iteration of this model.

My kit has all of the most recent upgrades, including cannons, double drilled blocks, partially completed sails, and 3-D printed bow and stern pieces. I had finally finished my ZHL model of the HMY Royal Caroline 1:50 and the difference between the MarisStella and the ZHL kits is like night and day. Part of this is due to the fact that the MarisStella instruction manual (all 250+ pages!!) is in English, but the quality of materials also seem superior.

It will be a few weeks before I actually begin the new build as I must reorganize my shop and replace the surface of my work table. I also must repair one of the yards on the Royal Caroline which (my fault) appears slightly out of line with the others, and then I will mount it in my newly received acrylic case. I recently switched from glass cases to museum quality acrylic cases. Not only are the seams much better, but the weight is about 50% that of glass. I have been assured that this new plastic will not discolor or deteriorate in any way and is now being used for commercial purposes.

 

[WDO]

I'll take a seat when you start building

 

[Kmgwood]

This kit make a stunning model. Just finished mine. Even with the extensive instruction book you will be challenged! Take you time, she is worth it.

 

[Uwek]

Last week I received my HMS Ontario by MarisStella. I had been dealing with John Andela who was most helpful in getting the most recent iteration of this model.

My kit has all of the most recent upgrades, including cannons, double drilled blocks, partially completed sails, and 3-D printed bow and stern pieces. I had finally finished my ZHL model of the HMY Royal Caroline 1:50 and the difference between the MarisStella and the ZHL kits is like night and day. Part of this is due to the fact that the MarisStella instruction manual (all 250+ pages!!) is in English, but the quality of materials also seem superior.

It will be a few weeks before I actually begin the new build as I must reorganize my shop and replace the surface of my work table. I also must repair one of the yards on the Royal Caroline which (my fault) appears slightly out of line with the others, and then I will mount it in my newly received acrylic case. I recently switched from glass cases to museum quality acrylic cases. Not only are the seams much better, but the weight is about 50% that of glass. I have been assured that this new plastic will not discolor or deteriorate in any way and is now being used for commercial purposes.

Hallo @Paul D Hall
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Did you start already the work on your Ontario?

 

[Corsair]

Happy birthday Paul !
I hope your Ontario is progressing nicely !

 

[Fish&Chip]

Happy birthday, I put the watch Burton "on" too.

 

[José Catela Pequeno]

Hello!
I am José Catela Pequeno, from Portugal, Europe.
I am also building this model from Marisstella.
You may find it in my posts, as well as my previous and first model - a Xebec from Amati.
I am still in the beginning of the build. The basic hull may be completed by the end of the Summer.
I am quite slow. It will take me a long time to finish the model.

Do you have any recommendations or advises that you may give concerning this model's build?

Do you have more photos that you may share?

Thanks
Best regards
Catela

 

[MarisStella]

Hi Pequeno,
where is the post of your build log, where will it be?

This is a reconstruction:

View attachment 视频1.mp4

 

[José Catela Pequeno]

Hello, you may find it here:

HMS ONTARIO - A MARISSTELLA WOODEN SHIP KIT

Thank you for your question. In the historical construction of the actual ship, planks were typically secured using treenails (wooden pegs). However, please note that this model kit does not include or require treenails for assembly. The included instructions will guide you on the appropriate...

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