mikoyan99
Active Member
Speaking of which, if it's a double planked hull kit, it's worth using balsa planking for the inner layers - it's much easier to get the hull fair for the second set of strakes.
-Matt
The Black Pearl Wooden Model Kit
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Speaking of which, if it's a double planked hull kit, it's worth using balsa planking for the inner layers - it's much easier to get the hull fair for the second set of strakes.
-Matt
Here's some paint references for the lanterns, whales and Poseidon sculptures. They were all painted a with a verdigris green weathering - like weathered brass/bronze. There are several shades of green, brown and even some off-white. Then there are little specks of brass/gold showing through as well.
Here's some photos of an original lantern.
Yours is looking great!
Here's some photos of an original lantern.
Yours is looking great!
vj mojo
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I've got all the materials supplied with the kit, but if I run out I will keep that in mind, Thanks for the tip.
Will be painting the lanterns and decorative piece on the weekend. Those reference pics came in handy.
Glad I could help!
I'm living vicariously through your build. I started building a model of the Pearl several years ago, but stalled out before planking the frame. My plan was (and still is) to build it as a radio controlled sailing model. I've been wrestling with how to seal the planked hull so it's watertight. You are giving me inspiration to get back to it.
I'm living vicariously through your build. I started building a model of the Pearl several years ago, but stalled out before planking the frame. My plan was (and still is) to build it as a radio controlled sailing model. I've been wrestling with how to seal the planked hull so it's watertight. You are giving me inspiration to get back to it.
MonsieurTox
Master Member
Great thread, awesome build VJ !
John, thanks for the BTS pics !
John, thanks for the BTS pics !
trekriffic
Sr Member
Inspirational work! Love the lanterns and the mermen.
vj mojo
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Thanks for the kind words.
Finished the decrorative piece and added the lights, the only real drama I had was waiting for the paint to dry.
Started of with just a Black primer(XF-1).
Dark Copper(XF-28) was used for the base coat, with a light coat of Light Sea Grey(XF-25) sprayed over the top, With a heavy dry brush of RLM Grey(XF-22), then some lighter coats of Sky(XF-21) followed by some coats of Light Blue(XF-23), then the first layer of highlights was a mix of Light Blue and White, then with a wash of Burnt Sienna.
With its final highlight and the installation of the leds. I find it easier to pre-solder the wire and led separately, then join them with heat, rather than try and solder every thing in the one go.
With the lanterns glued on, I used baking paper for the inside of the lanterns glued in with PVA glue. And with power turned on. The leds flicker like candles I will try upload a small video.
Finished the decrorative piece and added the lights, the only real drama I had was waiting for the paint to dry.
Started of with just a Black primer(XF-1).
Dark Copper(XF-28) was used for the base coat, with a light coat of Light Sea Grey(XF-25) sprayed over the top, With a heavy dry brush of RLM Grey(XF-22), then some lighter coats of Sky(XF-21) followed by some coats of Light Blue(XF-23), then the first layer of highlights was a mix of Light Blue and White, then with a wash of Burnt Sienna.
With its final highlight and the installation of the leds. I find it easier to pre-solder the wire and led separately, then join them with heat, rather than try and solder every thing in the one go.
With the lanterns glued on, I used baking paper for the inside of the lanterns glued in with PVA glue. And with power turned on. The leds flicker like candles I will try upload a small video.
postmanpat
Sr Member
Incredible work!!! Love the flickering LEDs.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Stunning work!
vj mojo
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the nice comments.
I have wired up the lights, just got the cabin lights to go, not in a hurry for those as it gets put on after the planking.
Adding a bit of detail to the lower deck (as there is none in the kit), I have already scratch built another grating and disguising the battery case as a large crate, also ordered a mix of barrels from the internet. Currently scratch building some crates from Balsa wood, got some Putty to sculpt some sand bags and trying to figure out how to make some hammocks, any ideas are welcome.
Also rebuilt the main cabin door (forgot to take pics of the process) the one supplied with the kit is just a rectangle with four (4) borders in it. The proper door only has three, which I just used thin strips of styrene and the top of the door is curved. You may be able to see in one of the pics.
I have wired up the lights, just got the cabin lights to go, not in a hurry for those as it gets put on after the planking.
Adding a bit of detail to the lower deck (as there is none in the kit), I have already scratch built another grating and disguising the battery case as a large crate, also ordered a mix of barrels from the internet. Currently scratch building some crates from Balsa wood, got some Putty to sculpt some sand bags and trying to figure out how to make some hammocks, any ideas are welcome.
Also rebuilt the main cabin door (forgot to take pics of the process) the one supplied with the kit is just a rectangle with four (4) borders in it. The proper door only has three, which I just used thin strips of styrene and the top of the door is curved. You may be able to see in one of the pics.
Any Updates? We can't wait to see more.
vj mojo
Well-Known Member
Thanks fo the comments,
My items arrived in the mail yesterday so I will get some updates up as soon as I can.
Did you happen to have a link to your build. I have got extra rum barrels for such an occasion.
My items arrived in the mail yesterday so I will get some updates up as soon as I can.
Did you happen to have a link to your build. I have got extra rum barrels for such an occasion.
DrMcoy
Sr Member
HA! Here is link -- my build starts somewhere around page 4 or 5 i think -- last page has pics of the almost finished model.
http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-72-black-pearl-kit-zvezda-116467/
i took great liberties with the rigging, so don't look too close...if i had not chosen to cheat on the rigging, i fear the model would have sat unfinished in the basement forever.
wish i had the skills and patience to attempt what you are building -- truly spectacular!
http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-72-black-pearl-kit-zvezda-116467/
i took great liberties with the rigging, so don't look too close...if i had not chosen to cheat on the rigging, i fear the model would have sat unfinished in the basement forever.
wish i had the skills and patience to attempt what you are building -- truly spectacular!
vj mojo
Well-Known Member
Looks Good. I am trying to find a way to put holes/tear in the sails so that it looks right.
