Occre 1/70 Scale Montañés Model Ship Kit – Spanish Ship-of-the-Line in 1:70

The Occre Montañés is a large wooden model ship kit that recreates an 18th-century Spanish 74-gun ship-of-the-line at 1:70 scale. With a hull length of 1250 mm and a height of 895 mm, it is designed as a long-term project for modellers who enjoy detailed rigging, deck layouts, and historical subjects.

This kit is aimed at builders who want a substantial display piece and are comfortable working with wood, metal fittings, and multi-mast rigging over many sessions.

Kit overview & scale presence

At 1:70 scale, the Montañés has a significant footprint:

Length: 1250 mm

Height: 895 mm

Width: 470 mm

This size allows for detailed deck layouts, gun batteries, ship’s boats, and ornate sternwork to be represented clearly. Even at a distance, the finished model reads as a fully equipped ship-of-the-line rather than a simplified representation.

The kit is supplied as a wooden hull and deck structure with metal and wood fittings. It is not double-planked, so planking accuracy and care during hull work are an important part of the build.

Historical background

The real Montañés was launched at Ferrol on 14 May 1794 as part of the Spanish Navy’s major ships-of-the-line programme. Contemporary accounts describe her as a highly capable vessel across different points of sail, with good stability and the ability to keep her gun batteries well clear of the water.

She served through a turbulent period of naval warfare and took part in several engagements, including the Battle of Trafalgar, where she carried 76 guns and 4 carronades on her quarterdeck. The ship’s name and distinctive figurehead honoured the financial contribution of the people from Spain’s mountainous regions. Montañés was eventually lost in a storm off the Bay of Cádiz in 1810.

Building this kit allows the modeller to represent a late-18th century Spanish ship-of-the-line with a clear link to documented naval history.

Building experience & complexity

The Montañés is specified as a high-difficulty kit. The construction process involves:

Assembling the hull framework and applying a single layer of hull planking

Installing multiple decks and internal structures

Adding gunports, cannons, boats, and deck furniture

Completing masts, yards, standing and running rigging

Because the hull is not double-planked, careful fitting and shaping of each plank is important to achieve a smooth finish. The size of the model gives good physical access to details but also increases the amount of rigging and alignment work required.

Modellers can expect a long-term build, spread over many weeks or months, with the reward of a large, detailed display ship at the end.

Rigging, colour scheme & finishing

The kit supports a fully rigged configuration with:

Multi-mast standing rigging

Complex running rigging across yards and sails (if the builder chooses to add sails)

Detailed deck-level lines and blocks

The optional Montañés paint pack (available separately) provides a consistent palette for painting and finishing:

White, black, dark brown, red

Gold and copper for decorative and metallic elements

Satin varnish and sapelli stain for wood tones

These colours help replicate late-18th century naval finishes, including hull bands, gunport framing, deck tones, and decorative work on the stern and bow.

Tools, glues and planking support (optional extras)

Several optional accessory packs are available separately to support the build and finishing process:

Rigging Tool Set

Loom-A-Line tool

Rigging tools

Microsnips

These tools assist with tensioning, routing and trimming rigging lines cleanly.

Model Makers Glue Pack

General-purpose wood adhesive

Thick cyanoacrylate (super glue) for spot-fixing and small parts

This combination covers most typical joints, from structural assemblies to metal fittings.

Planking Tool Set

Plank bending tool with blade

Nylon grip clamps

Pen-style pin pusher and brass pins

These items make it easier to shape and secure hull planks and other curved wooden components.

Occre Montañés Paint Pack

Dedicated colour set aligned with the manufacturer’s suggested scheme

Includes stain and varnish for sealing and finishing wood

While none of these extras are mandatory, they can streamline key stages of the build and help maintain consistency of finish.

Display potential

With its size and rigging complexity, the completed Montañés is intended as a static display model rather than a casual shelf piece. The overall dimensions make it suitable for:

Dedicated display cabinets or cases

A large shelf or sideboard with clear viewing distance

A focal point in a hobby room or office

The combination of hull length, tall masts, and detailed deck layout gives the model a strong visual presence, particularly when viewed from mid-range where details remain visible but the ship’s overall lines are clear.

Specifications snapshot

Manufacturer: Occre

Subject: Montañés – Spanish ship-of-the-line

Scale: 1:70

Length: 1250 mm

Height: 895 mm

Width: 470 mm

Difficulty: High

Double planked hull: No

Primary materials: Wood (hull, decks, spars) and metal/wood fittings

Type: Static display model ship kit

Where to view the kit

Occre 1/70 Scale Montañés Model Ship Kit at Hobbies (affiliate link)

Image Credits: Hobbies / Occre

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