The Watney (Burroughs class Mars transport)

The Watney is the first of three Burroughs class Mars transports. Built to carry the first semi-permanent colony mission, its payload consists of a re-usable lander (dubbed 'the potato'), eight landing pods (to be reused as habitats), and an assortment of cargo pods.

Upon arriving in Mars orbit, the majority of the crew would ride to the surface in their pods and use their cargo to construct a beach-head base that will be expanded by future missions.

Meanwhile, the Watney will make the long voyage back to the Moon so that it can be refitted for the next mission.

I had fun playing with 'realistic' space exploration ideas for this model. Though I have presented it as a render, it is entirely buildable with existing pieces and I am looking forward to building a physical copy in the near future.

Keep building and enjoy!