The Black Pearl steve-h - Hatchttepartworks week by week

[steve-h]

Hello everyone here is my build log of the Black Pearl by Hatchettepartworks it is a weekly issue, I will be receiving four issues every four weeks.

 

this is the first part from issue number one.

 

Regards steve-h

[egkb]

Hi Steve, my next-door neighbour is building this and is at the same stage as you are.

 

I was amazed at the solidness of the kits construction!  I'll follow along if you don't mind

 

Wish you Luck

 

Eamonn

[steve-h]

Hi Eamonn and please do follow me .there are more keel structure add on's  in the next couple of issue's.

 

steve-h

Edited February 15, 2014 by steve-h

[steve-h]

Here is  the second and third issue parts

 

regards steve-h

Edited February 15, 2014 by steve-h

[steve-h]

and at last my build board .I forgot to add only the bow section is glued,I have tried everything to try and unglue it but it is refusing to budge .I am awaiting the rest of the hull sections ,and keel strengthening parts before I glue any thing else.

 

regards steve-h

Edited February 16, 2014 by steve-h

[egkb]

Looking Good Steve

 

She's a big ol' thing..

 

Eamonn

[AntonyUK]

Hello Steve.

This was talked about here -: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5193-ship-model-commercial/

I have orderd the magazine and awaiting its delivery.

Looks interesting and quite large.

 

I've got my glasses on and awaiting your build with the intension of learning by your expearance.

 

Regards Anony.

[Q A's Revenge]

Looks like laser cut MDF?

[spear]

Looks like laser cut MDF?

It is.

 

There are several build logs on here which you may find useful

 

http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=148&sid=e5ca03e5b03d1abea3a17d7341e5f1a6

[steve-h]

Hello Eamonn  QA Revenge and spear thank you for your kind comments the pearl's Length is 80cm height 69.5cm and width is 31.5cm all sizes are approximate.its is MDF cut by a laser and I am a member of partworksmodels  and model space forum's both of which have Black Peal builds in a different stages of  progress. The Black pearl was first released in Russia and then Germany I believe.

Regards steve-h

Edited February 15, 2014 by steve-h

[egkb]

No worries Steve, I'll enjoy following this build.

 

Eamonn

[AntiSpiral]

i thought about getting this, should be interesting to watch you build it, have fun!

[steve-h]

Hi all if you would like to see a build of the pearl further along on the forum DeAGOSTONI Modelspace  dergohfelder's  Black Pearl he has been making it since December 2012.

 

regards steve

[fifthace]

Hiya Steve...fancy seeing you here lol.

 

I'm collecting this at the moment, as I am still in two minds about the series, but should I commit to it I will collect until complete before beginning the build.

 

I've already had to email Hachette about the figurehead with issue #2, as the wing on the dove was broken. Credit to them they got back to me within a few days and said they would send a replacement, but not yet as issue #2 is currently out of stock

 

The MDF is putting me off I'll admit...it can be a swine to work with at this scale.

[steve-h]

Hi Dominic small world  I have a spare figure head if you need it m8,I went to WH smiths and  got a spare one just in case, I know my luck if Dinosaurs still roamed the planet I'm the one they would poo on .

 

Regards Steve

[fifthace]

Wow thanks Steve, yeh that would be great as I don't yet have much confidence in Hachette, not had much experience with them.

 

Drop me a PM and we'll sort something out, of course I'd be happy to cover postage.

 

Thanks

[ZyXuz]

cool! Black Pearl was my very first model ship, but she was a pirated product.. 

Nice to see it's being issue now

[AntonyUK]

Hi Steve.

The MDF... What thickness are they using ?

I have cleared the space in the spare bedroom and getting everything ready for the start.

Did not know DeAGOSTONI did the Pearl. Can't find the link. Any chance of the link please.

 

Many thanks Antony.

[Q A's Revenge]

Getting tempted, couple if questions ... I understand it's 120 parts to complete and they send out 4 parts each month. Can you get them quicker if you want or do you have to wait? Is the price fixed at £5.99 an issue?

[fifthace]

Hiya Anthony, it's not a DeAg partwork, it's from Hachette.

 

http://www.hachettepartworks.com/blackpearl/

 

QA, as a rule you can't get a partwork faster with the exception of some of DeAg's Modelspace items, where you can select different subscription terms. The price shouldn't change but you will have additional charges as they automitcally send out binders when they are due.

Edited February 16, 2014 by fifthace

[moflea]

As from my knowledge, this ship is provided by Amati and I think Chris Watton has smth to do with it

 

About Hachette: they sold in my country a 140 serie magazines for 1:200 Bismarck (also an Amati kit). It ran quite OK, with a few chocks on the local distributors but it ended all right. If they would sell the BP in my country, I would definitely buy it.

[AntonyUK]

Hi Donanic.

That's what I thought but the post below says that Deagostini also do the Pearl.

 

Hi all if you would like to see a build of the pearl further along on the forum DeAGOSTONI Modelspace  dergohfelder's  Black Pearl he has been making it since December 2012.

 

regards steve

I have orderd the Hatchttepartworks mags.

And Yes Chris Watton did the designing.

 

Regards Antony.

[fifthace]

Ahh yes I can see the confusion.

 

That log is located in the forum "Other ship builds" where members post logs of builds by other companies, from partworks to complete retail kits etc.

[Q A's Revenge]

I have orderd the Hatchttepartworks mags.

Regards Antony.

It's quite large when finished, what will you do with it Anthony, make a case for it?

[steve-h]

Hi ZyXuz Antony QA Revenge and moflea and I am sorry to confuse you Antony, I meant for you to look at derGohfelder's  build, on that site "other ships build "like Dominic posted.it is an Amati  kit released by Hatchettepartworks.  Moflea the The Black Pearl has been out in Russia I do believe they had it first I could be wrong though.

I do believe Chris Watton  designed the model ship, I remember reading somewhere on this forum the other day,cant remember where I read it.

I will Pm you Dominic just a bit cream crackered had twin granddaughters over again today .

Regards Steve-h

Edited February 16, 2014 by steve-h

[fifthace]

No worries Steve I know the feeling had 6 kids in the house today lol.

 

No rush though it's not like I am going to be starting her for over 2 years lol

[mtaylor]

and at last my build board .I forgot to add only the bow section is glued,I have tried everything to try and unglue it but it is refusing to budge .I am awaiting the rest of the hull sections ,and keel strengthening parts before I glue any thing else.

 

regards steve-h

 

Steve,

 

Depending on the type of glue, you have some options...

 

For PVA - use isopropyl alcohol.. at least 75% or higher.

For CA - use acetone.

For Epoxy - a lot of cutting with a knife and invectives.

 

Do test first on a piece of MDF to ensure that it doesn't destroy the MDF.

 

Hope this helps.

[steve-h]

Hi Mark I ordered some Isopropyl and it arrived last week, I have just not had the time to try it out as of yet. I am just a little concerned with the first Bulkhead it is not quite a true 45 only out a little  bit out  it must have moved as the glue dried.

Regards steve

[steve-h]

sorry Dominic I missed you last post, six kids  I would say I would be pulling my hair out, but nature and age is taking its toll .

 

Regards steve

Edited February 17, 2014 by steve-h

[george26]

Hi everyone ! there are some very famiiar face's on here look forward to chatting another time.

G26