Black Pearl by Tararasik - Zvezda - 1/72

[tararasik]

Greetings captains!
Christmas came early this year. I recently got an unexpected and great gift from my coworker - box of the Black Pearl. 

I'm into modelism in general, but mostly made airplanes and recently got excited by painting miniatures. 

Couple of years ago I started two ships, but abandoned them because I wanted to make them "perfect" but couldn't. This one should be special, as want to build it as I want. So basically I want just to build "as it is", but have couple of ideas what I'll probably improve.

I will be glad of your comments and advises.

 

[tararasik]

I cut all the deck parts and tried to fit and glued hull. Then started to build guns...a lot of guns. Almost quater of all the parts of the kit are guns parts ) They are pretty bad quality - molding parts shifted a bit, so there are a lot of sanding and cleaning.

And started to prime.

 

Also want to cut windows to the captains cabin something like this. So wish me luck ))

[tararasik]

Not great not terrible. It was fun and I like the result.

Also want to add these ladies, what do you think?

 

[tararasik]

Spent a lot of time experimenting with deck color

Currently I like this variant, probably will add more wear and tear on real deck.

[tararasik]

Guns for lower deck. DIdn't want to spend a lot of time on them as they are almost hidden. So I'd better spend more time on upper guns.

Edited July 29, 2022 by tararasik

[tararasik]

Working on the lifeboat. 

[tararasik]

Finished lifeboat and experimented a bit with lower deck. Still not happy but already better, especially with guns )

[tararasik]

Found a lifeboat kit that I've started years ago, probably it will go on board of my Pearl.

[tararasik]

Upper deck is painted so I'm ready to glue it together.

[tararasik]

Now it's getting interesting ))

[tararasik]

A little bit of progress for today

- all the guns for lower deck

- ladders and grates

- started cleaning sides, s lot of shavings ((
Everything is under control of my doggo ))

[tararasik]

Today I'm really excited because I constructed my own Lego ropewalk and made first rope. How cool is that )))

[Jeff T]

Very nice!

[tararasik]

Thanks Jeff.

I'm not sure about right terms so please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Meanwhile a made a lot of boring job - cleaned all the sides, primed and painted hull and sides.

From the interesting parts - added some bits on the quarterdeck: grates, improved a bit steering wheel with a rope, construction for the bell, also trying to make a bell, but probably will just buy it. Also added imitation of shellfish and stuff on the bottom of the hull.

 

 

 

[tararasik]

Today I made an anchor ropes, and also had to insert all the ropes that holds gun ports before I'll glue the sldes.

[tararasik]

Today was probably the hardest day. I set the sides, it didn't go smooth so still have a lot to putty. But result is just amazing.

[tararasik]

Today I made a binnacle, it wasn't in the kit, but I heard that it's the main furniture on the ship. It looks a bit big, but I like it )

[Old Collingwood]

Excellent work  on an interesting subject  - takes me back to when I built her.

 

OC.

 

 

[tararasik]

38 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

Excellent work  on an interesting subject  - takes me back to when I built her.

 

OC.

 

 

Wow, it's a pleasure to hear it from you. I read your topic about building BP before I started mine and learn a lot. Now I also want pirates on my ship )

[Jeff T]

3 hours ago, tararasik said:

Today I made a binnacle, it wasn't in the kit, but I heard that it's the main furniture on the ship. It looks a bit big, but I like it )

I love the modifications — they help make it your own.  👍🏻

[tararasik]

8 hours ago, Jeff T said:

I love the modifications — they help make it your own.  👍🏻

Sure, that's why I love this hobby, it's kind of art. Especially this ship which almost has no rules ) I've seen couple of dozen of this model and everyone was unique.
I also consider adding some furniture to the captain's cabin. But I've spent couple of hours on this binnacle and afraid that furniture set will take a week ))

[tararasik]

Today was a great day of miniatures ))) I decided to try making furniture and couldn't stop ))) Also hung up the bell, but don't like how the rope looks.

[Dave_E]

Nice work! Just joined the show. 😁

[tararasik]

Thanks, welcome on board

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

  'Absolutely LOVE all the details you're including, mate.  If I ever do a movie ship, it might be the pirate ship from Hook, with Dustin Hoffman playing the title role ... he was perfect.  Then I'd have to equip his cabin with all those red-heeled shoes in one cabinet, a miniature ship floating in a large bowl, etc. (and a miniature of Hook and Smee) and make the skull-like stern decoration hinged so one can open it to see the interior.  Hook (holding pistol to his head), "This time I'm going to do it.  Stop me, Smee.  I'm really going to do it!  Smee .... SMEE!  Stop me, Smee." 😉 

[tararasik]

11 hours ago, Snug Harbor Johnny said:

  'Absolutely LOVE all the details you're including, mate.  If I ever do a movie ship, it might be the pirate ship from Hook, with Dustin Hoffman playing the title role ... he was perfect.  Then I'd have to equip his cabin with all those red-heeled shoes in one cabinet, a miniature ship floating in a large bowl, etc. (and a miniature of Hook and Smee) and make the skull-like stern decoration hinged so one can open it to see the interior.  Hook (holding pistol to his head), "This time I'm going to do it.  Stop me, Smee.  I'm really going to do it!  Smee .... SMEE!  Stop me, Smee." 😉 

Thanks, I hope you'll build it once

[tararasik]

Look, I found a perfect t-shirt for my build.

[ccoyle]

3 hours ago, tararasik said:

Look, I found a perfect t-shirt for my build.

 

Every time you step out in it, you can shout, "Release the kraken!"

[Jeff T]

Love the captain’s cabin!  👍🏻

[tararasik]

10 hours ago, ccoyle said:

 

Every time you step out in it, you can shout, "Release the kraken!"

I actually think about adding some tentacles to the stand, but I'm afraid it would be too big. But who nows, maybe I'll end up with some dioram with the sea and the kraken