Great work, it's not a race enjoy your time with the Pearl. I thought I would have mine finished in 6 months it's looking more like a year at least I'll get my money's worth.
Black Pearl 1:50 ZHL All-Scenario version
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I agree Tony….I’m pretty happy at 5 months in!
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Very much appreciate, Vic!
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Thank you for your kind words and support!Dear Rick
you are doing wonderful work and the result is beautiful, well done
Ahoy Ahoy,
I am at the point of installing the inner side wall beams on the cannon deck.
I am having some confusion on what size those planks should be.
I am leaning towards the 2mmX4.5MMX450mm, these are thicker than the .5mm planks.
Is that the planking you went with ?
Thanks,
Rowboat.
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Yes, you are correct….Part #29 is what I used….Barely had enough for the gun deck and the main deck!
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Captain’s Log…….September 24, 2021
Build time today: 2 hour(s)
Total build time: 284 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Personal note: Howdy mates! It’s been almost a month since my last Captain’s Log. No, I haven’t deserted the Black Pearl. I have experienced a real sad life event over the past few months. Watching a dear best friend, a retired RCMP, die from Stage 4 lung cancer! A detected nagging cough in a otherwise healthy 54-year old, led to his diagnosis in January….trust me, in my mind the real pandemic in the World is cancer, not Covid. This horrible disease took his life within 8 months. I just couldn’t motivate myself to build a model ship, while wrestling the grief I had for my dear friend. However, Wally was enjoying my build while he was fighting this horrible disease. I finally got moving again, as he would have wanted. This part of the build is for you Wally, and the Angel on my ship‘s bow is now laughing with you in Heaven.
Build guidelines:
The above parts were used to assemble the bowspirit, the bow railings, lashing & figurehead. Parts B27 & B28 (2 ea.), B31, C13 (2), C12 (2), G9 (10) for Starboard and Port rails, J13 (2 ea.), J14 (2 ea.), Q3 (10mm), U3 black rope. Part Z1 is a carved metal piece (Angel) not shown, which is the figurehead attached to the bowspirit!
Again, the kit‘s Pole 2 manual was a bit confusing. ZHL threw a curve with their pics of Parts B27 & B28. Step 35 and Step 40 are the only reference to the placement of these parts….which I screwed up. I glued two parts B27 & B28 together and attached them under the hole in the keel as pictured….figuring the lashing would have to be above these two pieces. I did notice all the way up in Step 80, here was instructions for boring out two holes and I knew I screwed up….I referred back to Jodie and Vic’s build and it confirmed my mistake….well, since I already glued in the two pieces, I had to make two of my own pieces from the scrap wood that would later be attached above these first installed pieces…the ones that were shown to be notched in Step 80.
I made two pieces from scrap wood and pre-notched the place where the U3 cord would pass when lashing up the bowspirit.
Here you can see I decided to position the bowspirit now rather than later. Also, it was easier to start the lashing this way without the railings completed, which would have hindered by access through those holes. The two rails G12 were installed as well as the two parts G13 at this point.
The lashing is tied off to the bowspirit and a base coat of brown acrylic was applied to the rails. There was no reference for the proper dowel to use for the bowspirit in the Pole 2 manual. I went to the Plan 2 1:1 scale fold-out and see that it was labeled Q3. The foremast was Q2 and both are 10mm wide. I did have to taper the bowspirit to fit into the hull of the ship as the hole was oblong and the dowel is round. I carefully tapered the bowspirit following the width according to the Plan 2 sketch. After proper fit, I glued it in and completed the lashing above.
The J3 & J4 rails attached from Starboard and Port sides.
Jodie was right, these rails are as brittle as uncooked spaghetti. After a few breaks, I got out the heat gun and positioned the rails very easily.
Now, I started to place the G9 pieces. While the plan shows 5 on each side of the ship, I chose to go with four.
The vertical posts are completed here with four posts on each side of the ship. I used some wood dough to smooth things out if there were some slight gaps. Applied a bit more base paint and started to work on the Angel figurehead.
i finished up the figurehead and added a darker finish coat to the rails along with some weathering…..
As I finished this log, big thunderstorms hit San Diego….a rare event….thunder, lightning, hail, and heavy rain…..
The bridge in the distance is the Coronado Bridge leading from the mainland to Coronado.
Ahoy mates….time for shore leave. Have a great weekend.
Rick
Build time today: 2 hour(s)
Total build time: 284 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Personal note: Howdy mates! It’s been almost a month since my last Captain’s Log. No, I haven’t deserted the Black Pearl. I have experienced a real sad life event over the past few months. Watching a dear best friend, a retired RCMP, die from Stage 4 lung cancer! A detected nagging cough in a otherwise healthy 54-year old, led to his diagnosis in January….trust me, in my mind the real pandemic in the World is cancer, not Covid. This horrible disease took his life within 8 months. I just couldn’t motivate myself to build a model ship, while wrestling the grief I had for my dear friend. However, Wally was enjoying my build while he was fighting this horrible disease. I finally got moving again, as he would have wanted. This part of the build is for you Wally, and the Angel on my ship‘s bow is now laughing with you in Heaven.
Build guidelines:
The above parts were used to assemble the bowspirit, the bow railings, lashing & figurehead. Parts B27 & B28 (2 ea.), B31, C13 (2), C12 (2), G9 (10) for Starboard and Port rails, J13 (2 ea.), J14 (2 ea.), Q3 (10mm), U3 black rope. Part Z1 is a carved metal piece (Angel) not shown, which is the figurehead attached to the bowspirit!
Again, the kit‘s Pole 2 manual was a bit confusing. ZHL threw a curve with their pics of Parts B27 & B28. Step 35 and Step 40 are the only reference to the placement of these parts….which I screwed up. I glued two parts B27 & B28 together and attached them under the hole in the keel as pictured….figuring the lashing would have to be above these two pieces. I did notice all the way up in Step 80, here was instructions for boring out two holes and I knew I screwed up….I referred back to Jodie and Vic’s build and it confirmed my mistake….well, since I already glued in the two pieces, I had to make two of my own pieces from the scrap wood that would later be attached above these first installed pieces…the ones that were shown to be notched in Step 80.
I made two pieces from scrap wood and pre-notched the place where the U3 cord would pass when lashing up the bowspirit.
Here you can see I decided to position the bowspirit now rather than later. Also, it was easier to start the lashing this way without the railings completed, which would have hindered by access through those holes. The two rails G12 were installed as well as the two parts G13 at this point.
The lashing is tied off to the bowspirit and a base coat of brown acrylic was applied to the rails. There was no reference for the proper dowel to use for the bowspirit in the Pole 2 manual. I went to the Plan 2 1:1 scale fold-out and see that it was labeled Q3. The foremast was Q2 and both are 10mm wide. I did have to taper the bowspirit to fit into the hull of the ship as the hole was oblong and the dowel is round. I carefully tapered the bowspirit following the width according to the Plan 2 sketch. After proper fit, I glued it in and completed the lashing above.
The J3 & J4 rails attached from Starboard and Port sides.
Jodie was right, these rails are as brittle as uncooked spaghetti. After a few breaks, I got out the heat gun and positioned the rails very easily.
Now, I started to place the G9 pieces. While the plan shows 5 on each side of the ship, I chose to go with four.
The vertical posts are completed here with four posts on each side of the ship. I used some wood dough to smooth things out if there were some slight gaps. Applied a bit more base paint and started to work on the Angel figurehead.
i finished up the figurehead and added a darker finish coat to the rails along with some weathering…..
As I finished this log, big thunderstorms hit San Diego….a rare event….thunder, lightning, hail, and heavy rain…..
The bridge in the distance is the Coronado Bridge leading from the mainland to Coronado.
Ahoy mates….time for shore leave. Have a great weekend.
Rick
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Can you see the Hotel from there? I hated those stupid posts on the rails. I broke them and did it over. Not very well, I might add.
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The Hotel Del would be to the left and out of this pic.
Hi Rick good to see you back on your Pearl The rails turned out well, I know how difficult they are to do. Your figure head looks pretty special good choice of colours it's good to see how all the Black Pearls have a personality of there own.
My bp wound up with a bowsprit 2cm short. I like the way Jodie did his.
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Vic, I thought Jodie’s was a great job too. I decided that would be best to climb that hill the next time.
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Thanks Tony….it’s like the old expression…”fall off the horse, get back on it”. Just slowing it down some and not worrying about it taking up hours of every day! Your sails are looking great….such fine work with all the knots, etc.
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Captain’s Log…….October 12, 2021
Build time today: 1 hour(s)
Total build time: 298 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Build guidelines: Well mates, I think this Captain has reached the point where following the Chinese instructions in proper sequence has long exhausted it’s useful purpose for me. I refer you to a different time and place and a character that we all might remember:
Yes, that would be Odd Job. I have recruited his help as I find myself skipping all over the Second Pole manual. I have endeavored to do a little bit of this and that, to break up the monotony of following a game plan and using my 298 hours of experience on this build so far to light up the ship….so in no special order and without further ado, here‘s what Odd Job and I have been working on.
s Away:
Steps 62-65 in the Second Pole are directed toward the anchor assemblies.
Not much to note but you have to notch out Part G16 & G17 for the metal anchor to fit. Meticulous work bending the K6 & K7 bands and drilling for Y5 pins….the rest is just paint and detail.
Finished anchors.
Catheads:
I was fortunate to be able to follow the leads of Jodie and Vic. Jodie pointed out that the parts that go under Part I5 are two different sets at different angles:
All I could figure out is that you use the set which best works with the angle that applies to the Catheads on your ship. I followed Jodie’s lead and cut the relief down to deck level and drilled 4 holes instead of rectangular slots. Here’s a look from three different angles!
Well, I’ll take a few more pics and my next Log will show some work on the stern ornaments.
Ahoy all,
Rick
Build time today: 1 hour(s)
Total build time: 298 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Build guidelines: Well mates, I think this Captain has reached the point where following the Chinese instructions in proper sequence has long exhausted it’s useful purpose for me. I refer you to a different time and place and a character that we all might remember:
Yes, that would be Odd Job. I have recruited his help as I find myself skipping all over the Second Pole manual. I have endeavored to do a little bit of this and that, to break up the monotony of following a game plan and using my 298 hours of experience on this build so far to light up the ship….so in no special order and without further ado, here‘s what Odd Job and I have been working on.
s Away: Steps 62-65 in the Second Pole are directed toward the anchor assemblies.
Not much to note but you have to notch out Part G16 & G17 for the metal anchor to fit. Meticulous work bending the K6 & K7 bands and drilling for Y5 pins….the rest is just paint and detail.
Finished anchors.
Catheads:
I was fortunate to be able to follow the leads of Jodie and Vic. Jodie pointed out that the parts that go under Part I5 are two different sets at different angles:
All I could figure out is that you use the set which best works with the angle that applies to the Catheads on your ship. I followed Jodie’s lead and cut the relief down to deck level and drilled 4 holes instead of rectangular slots. Here’s a look from three different angles!
Well, I’ll take a few more pics and my next Log will show some work on the stern ornaments.
Ahoy all,
Rick
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Captain’s Log (2)…….October 12, 2021
Build time today: 1 hour(s)
Total build time: 298 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Build guidelines: I kept looking at all those metal ornaments and decorations in the ship’s kit and decided to paint some of them up and work on the stern some. I started with a base coat of white acrylic…and then toned it down some with a wash of brown acrylic…then accented with a touch of gold. Matched up to the figurehead on the bowspirit! Here are some pics:
I added a touch of color (red) to the deck by painting the statues leading into the Captain’s Cabin. I made a mistake by not setting the gas lamps further away from the doors so I found a couple of wooden beads and used them for the bases. Added a bit of gold accent. Also, added the accent rope to the main and fore masts, and lightly stained the masts….which are not permanently set at this stage.
For those of you mates that have followed my build from the beginning, you know that I want my finished model to be a conversation piece and not a static hunk of wood on a base. So, rather than plank the port side closed, I decided to keep the side of the hull open/closed by making the panel removable.
On the Starboard side of the ship, I decided to not run the Whales plank over the open hull where it wasn’t necessary, only up to where the hull ends. For my two cents, this allows a better view into the Captain’s Quarters and the gun deck.
In my next log, I’ll detail the fun I had trying to build the three rowboats…peek below to see the one I finished on the left. I’ll do my best to walk you through this cursed event I. The next Log.
Ahoy all,
Rick
Build time today: 1 hour(s)
Total build time: 298 hours
Construction for the Black Pearl (All-Scenario version)
Build guidelines: I kept looking at all those metal ornaments and decorations in the ship’s kit and decided to paint some of them up and work on the stern some. I started with a base coat of white acrylic…and then toned it down some with a wash of brown acrylic…then accented with a touch of gold. Matched up to the figurehead on the bowspirit! Here are some pics:
I added a touch of color (red) to the deck by painting the statues leading into the Captain’s Cabin. I made a mistake by not setting the gas lamps further away from the doors so I found a couple of wooden beads and used them for the bases. Added a bit of gold accent. Also, added the accent rope to the main and fore masts, and lightly stained the masts….which are not permanently set at this stage.
For those of you mates that have followed my build from the beginning, you know that I want my finished model to be a conversation piece and not a static hunk of wood on a base. So, rather than plank the port side closed, I decided to keep the side of the hull open/closed by making the panel removable.
On the Starboard side of the ship, I decided to not run the Whales plank over the open hull where it wasn’t necessary, only up to where the hull ends. For my two cents, this allows a better view into the Captain’s Quarters and the gun deck.
In my next log, I’ll detail the fun I had trying to build the three rowboats…peek below to see the one I finished on the left. I’ll do my best to walk you through this cursed event I. The next Log.
Ahoy all,
Rick
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I’m sorry, but those boats were not fun! I’m liking the looks so far. I think the anchor rings have twine wrapped around them.
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Vic, I’ll refer back to your build. Thanks! Tell the Admiral we said hi!
She's in Omaha visiting the kids at the moment. I'll probably have more build time on my Soleil Royal now.
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Travel has been crazy with all these airlines. My mother-in-law has a Southwest flight back to San Diego on Saturday….hopefully, it won’t be cancelled!
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