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Wow, looks like a great model to build. I'm building my Black Pearl and was looking on this model. But at the moment will just watch your build. I'm a little bit disappointed by the issues that you've mentioned about this kit: single planking, plywood gunports and bow fillers. Looks like you have quite an extra work. I guess double planking could fix all of this issues, but I'm not sure is there enough material for it. As for overall plans or references, I know about two scratch projects, one from Japanese guy and another from Russian that could help.
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Thanks for your kind words. I feel like I went a bit too much with the details and now how to rest. Because main improvements I planned for the rigging and it's overwhelming. Do you have photos of your version of BP? I heard that there is another Pirate Ship from Zvezda and only difference is extra decorations like figures on the nose and trunk.
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I rest a bit from actual building but read a lot about masting and rigging. I already learned a lot of terms, but still there are so many things that I don't understand or rather can't find. Usually I have to go through couple of books to finally find something. Is it usual thing, or I read wrong books?) But I guess it's classic - Anderson, Petersson, Mondfeld. But despite that I managed to build a mizzen mast and topmast.
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I was always into the ships, and couple years ago I visited Amsterdam Navy museum. There is a real-scale replica of ship Amsterdam, and it was amazing. I guess now, while building my ship it would be even greater experience.
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Wow, thanks for the support, it means a lot. I'm from relatively safe region far from the front line, so I have a luxury to do hobbies. As for the Endeavour it was couple of years ago. I didn't have enough experience, the kit and instructions were poor so I went to the forum for help. But found a wrong community with a very high standards and no possibility to fail. So I gave up soon, and throw the hull out. But now lesson learned, I'm here with a great and supporting community, building my Black Pearl and reading other builds, looking for my next model.
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It's a beautiful ship and amazing model you've done. As for the first model it's impressive. My first wooden model was HMS Endeavour, but it was too overwhelming that I gave up after first layer of planking. Now I'm building a plastic ship, but looking for my New first wooden )) And I really like Supply.
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Ok, I finally did it - all the cannons. I'm not completely satisfied with the result, but in general they look good. It was a nightmare to work with ropes and superglue. It sticks to everything but the ropes )) And it leaves white spots. Is there anything better to use? So here is what I have at the moment. This is my rope factory ) And this is how full rigged cannons look. To reward myself after this, I made my first proper rigging - gammoning of the bowsprit. It was a pleasure to work with and the result is very satisfying. Then installed decorations around it. Tried my modern lifeboat, but it didn't fit so I'll proceed with the old-school one I'm not sure what is the proper way to tie it up, can you suggest? Decided to improve it a bit and made a sail on the spar. As my deck part is almost finished, I also want to add some stuff on it. At the moment I have couple of barrels. But it still looks empty, especially the poop deck. What can I add more? Maybe some boxes, buckets, some ropes. I would appreciate if you can give me some references.
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Today was another fight and I won ))) First two cannons and I assume they were hardest to install in that limited space. But I'm pretty happy with the result, at least visible part of the result ) I also made the rope railings Next I'm going to glue stairs and capstan, I guess they are the last parts on the deck, and cover all the deck and hull with matt varnish. Then install all the cannons and continue with the masts.
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Time has come and I finally have to finish cannons. So I started with blocks, drilled the holes and cut off plastic tackles. Made a necklace to paint. To make rings I came up with such idea. Pinned small nails without caps, wrap the wire around, shape a bit with a tweezer and cut it with a knife. I made 50 rings in a half an hour. And breeching. I didn't make the seizings, as it wouldn't be visible but very time consuming. Just glued the end of the rope around the ring. Then made a loop to put it on the cannon.
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Thanks for the kind words, it helps me a lot. In this particular case, the result worth the effort. But I still felt like totally exhausted when I finished it. There should be additional pillars, but I'm not ready to make them, so I just leave as it is. I guess it's the last big improvement on this ship )) Meanwhile I primed staircases and railings for the stairs to the lower deck, I'm going to make them with ropes.
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