Model Mercedes 1-85 boat - OcCre

Key Points to Remember About the Mercedes Boat Model

This wooden sailboat model is designed for miniature shipbuilding enthusiasts looking for a model to assemble and display.

• Scale 1/85.

• Detailed wooden parts and accessories.

• A project that requires precision for assembly, finishing, and rigging.

A Historic Sailboat to Reproduce in Naval Modeling

The Mercedes model allows you to discover the different stages of building a miniature sailboat: assembling the structure, fitting the wooden parts, working on details, and rigging.

Its 1/85 scale offers a format suitable for creating visible finishes and presenting the model in a collection of historic boats.

For wooden boat model enthusiasts, this type of kit allows for progress in assembly and finishing techniques.

Take the time to identify the parts and consult the instructions before each step, especially when multiple elements need to be adjusted together.

A Naval Modeling Kit to Improve Assembly Skills

The OcCre product sheet indicates an intermediate level for this model.

It is suitable for modelers who already have some assembly skills and want to work on a more detailed ship.

The kit includes 4,500 pieces, and the estimated assembly time is 650 hours.

Its final dimensions are 845 mm in length, 365 mm in width, and 640 mm in height.

Various Materials for Ship Details

The kit combines several types of wood for the structure, planking, and visible finishes. Laser-cut boards facilitate adjustment.

Photo-etched brass parts add finesse to the details, while zamak molded accessories complete the set.

Cotton is used for the sails, threads of different thicknesses, and textile elements.

Tools to Prepare

A precision cutter, sandpaper, pliers, and measuring instruments are useful for working on the parts.

Also, prepare an adhesive suitable for the materials.

Tools and paints are not included in the standard kit: you need to purchase them separately if you don't already have them.

To progress smoothly, organize the elements by step and check their position using the plans before final assembly.

Instructions to Accompany Assembly

These supports help follow the construction and easily find the elements needed for each step.

Rigging assembly and sail placement require special attention.

It is best to work gradually, checking the alignment of the parts and the arrangement of the ropes before fixing the final elements.

Painting and Finishing the Mercedes Model

Painting highlights the hull, decks, accessories, and decorative details.

Identify hard-to-reach areas before complete assembly and paint them beforehand if necessary.

Apply thin layers and let the surfaces dry before continuing.

OcCre offers paint sets tailored to its models; the one for the Mercedes should be purchased separately.

For a neat result, take the time to adjust the parts and sand the wooden surfaces before finishing them.

Adapt the products used to each material and perform a test on a less visible area if you are unsure about the outcome.

Consider Additional Accessories!

The tools, accessories, and products needed for assembling and finishing the model are not included.

We have selected the main useful items for its construction.

For simplicity and cost-effectiveness, order them at the same time as your model:

In metropolitan France, shipping is free for orders over €150.

Simply check the boxes above for the items you want to add to your order.

Displaying the Mercedes Model in a Collection or Diorama

With its 845 mm length and 640 mm height, the model requires a stable location that allows enough space for the rigging.

Before starting, check the available dimensions on your furniture or in your display case.

Presenting it on a suitable stand will enhance the ship's silhouette and details.

The Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes can also be placed in a diorama dedicated to the Spanish navy and ships from the early 19th century.

A harbor scene or maritime context can recall its history, provided the model's visibility is preserved and the most fragile elements are protected.

A OcCre model for enthusiasts of historical ships

The OcCre Mercedes boat model reproduces the Spanish frigate Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, a historic ship associated with the Battle of Cape Santa María in 1804.

With 4,500 pieces, an intermediate level, and about 650 hours of assembly, this kit offers a naval modeling project that requires method and precision.

Various materials and video tutorials accompany the construction, while the finished model will find its place in a collection dedicated to historical ships.