Black Pearl 2021 Golden Version

CaptainJ · Oct 15, 2024

Making some progress. I feel like I am gaining some confidence. Still a long way to go. Having a blast seeing it come together. Slooooooooly

CaptainJ · Oct 28, 2024

Tackled the lige boat. Not done yet but I like the way its going. I used some small beads as feet for the cabnet. Not so much for looks but it gives me more surface to glue it down and I do think ot looks good as well.

CaptainJ · Nov 7, 2024

I think there would be quit the fight over that space.

CaptainJ · Nov 21, 2024

An horse away.

CaptainJ · Nov 21, 2024

CaptainJ said:
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CaptainJ · Dec 12, 2024

On to the masts. Got one done. Glad I did the main Mast first. The parts were a little bigger and easier to handle. Now I have a plan. That was not easy buy the way.

CaptainJ · Dec 18, 2024

Well got the masts done for now. Staying home for the holidays so I may still get something done. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

CaptainJ · Dec 26, 2024

Some progress. Put on the deck parts. Chainplates and deadeyes under way.

CaptainJ · Jan 16, 2025

Started In on the upper parts of the masts with lanyards and rat lines. I figured I do as much as I can before mounting them on the ship. Good thing to. This part is taking me some time. By the time I get done I'll be goid at it.

CaptainJ · Feb 2, 2025

The process is slow. But it is fun seeing it come together.

CaptainJ · Feb 15, 2025

Deadeyes going on. Every step is a new adventure.

arc_djm · Feb 16, 2025

CaptainJ said:
Deadeyes going on. Every step is a new adventure.

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Nice work! I'm thinking of getting this model as well to try. I'm finishing up the Buccaneer by Occre so probably be a while. I have a couple questions:

1. What are you using as far as wood stain and/or varnish? I like the look of the sheen you achieved on the planking, curious if I can replicate that myself.
2. Are you aware of any US distributors who sell this model?

Keep up the nice work. Thanks!

CaptainJ · Feb 28, 2025

arc_djm said:
Nice work! I'm thinking of getting this model as well to try. I'm finishing up the Buccaneer by Occre so probably be a while. I have a couple questions:

1. What are you using as far as wood stain and/or varnish? I like the look of the sheen you achieved on the planking, curious if I can replicate that myself.
2. Are you aware of any US distributors who sell this model?

Keep up the nice work. Thanks!

CaptainJ · Feb 28, 2025

I have the yards done and painting them.
To answer the ?. I used minwax red mahogany #225. After some days 2 coats tung oil. Days in-between.

arc_djm · Mar 1, 2025

I've been experimenting with various finishes and had been considering Minwax poly satin finish, but I like the look of Tung oil - thanks for the confirmation.

Looking forward to your progress.

CaptainJ · Mar 15, 2025

Starting to look like a ship now. I am getting close. I know because I am running out of parts. Blocks and rigging. I am looking forward to the final stages. Steady as she goes.

Peter Gutterman · Mar 15, 2025

CaptainJ said:
Starting to look like a ship now. I am getting close. I know because I am running out of parts. Blocks and rigging. I am looking forward to the final stages. Steady as she goes.

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Rigging spars and foot ropes in particular is challenging at best and often frustrating in the extreme! Nice work!

CaptainJ · Mar 30, 2025

Wow been busy. Time just Flys buy working on this ship. I'm hooked. This is alot of fun. This format is the bomb. I'm going to get through this. The closer I get well you guys know. Thanks for the help in advance.