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[Pantherman]

I kinda got pushed into this build (thanks Downtime) so it's a very old kit, 1973 I think.

This was given to me by a friend after a clear out of his garage, he had it ages and never opened the box. He got it from a market many years ago.

So having opened the box we have a few challenges to sort. No instructions, looks like someone has cut away a few bits which I hope are in the box but I will need to check.

The rigging nets supplied have been folded badly and are a mess so they will need flattening.

Get the feeling this will be a challenge but having said that I'm weirdly looking forward to building it. Pantherman

 

[urumomo]

" I kinda got pushed into this build .. "

Haha , Oh , is That what keeps happening ?
Well ,
I saw it happen too , if you need a note for work ..

 

[Pantherman]

I kinda got pushed into this build (thanks Downtime) so it's a very old kit, 1973 I think.

This was given to me by a friend after a clear out of his garage, he had it ages and never opened the box. He got it from a market many years ago.

So having opened the box we have a few challenges to sort. No instructions, looks like someone has cut away a few bits which I hope are in the box but I will need to check.

The rigging nets supplied have been folded badly and are a mess so they will need flattening.

Get the feeling this will be a challenge but having said that I'm weirdly looking forward to building it. Pantherman

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So I managed to find a download of the destructions, printed and now ready to go.

After a quick look through I'm pretty sure that I have all the parts.

The stand is glued the wrong way round so I will have to sort that but not a problem. Pantherman

 

[mhuskers88]

Looks like a very intricate build. Should be great to see when you eventually finish. Revell made some of the best kits.

 

[Pantherman]

Looks like a very intricate build. Should be great to see when you eventually finish. Revell made some of the best kits.

It's something very different for me. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

So I managed to find a download of the destructions, printed and now ready to go.

After a quick look through I'm pretty sure that I have all the parts.

The stand is glued the wrong way round so I will have to sort that but not a problem. Pantherman
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And I thought the biplane rigging was tedious. OIY!!

 

[Pantherman]

And I thought the biplane rigging was tedious. OIY!!

Yeah, I think it's all the meds I had in hospital has messed with my head as I'm weirdly really looking forward to building this . Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

I've been itching to do a proper sailing ship model with all the rigging. Might have to dust off the 1/72 Black Pearl kit

 

[Pantherman]

I've been itching to do a proper sailing ship model with all the rigging. Might have to dust off the 1/72 Black Pearl kit

Dooooooooooo it. Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

 

[Pantherman]

So I managed to find a download of the destructions, printed and now ready to go.

After a quick look through I'm pretty sure that I have all the parts.

The stand is glued the wrong way round so I will have to sort that but not a problem. Pantherman
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I've finished it........ well I've finished the stand. Pulled it apart and corrected it.

Just got to build the ship and I'm done. Pantherman

 

[blakeh1]

now that the hard part is out of the way...

 

[Down Time]

This will become a showcase to your superior building skills, we shall all ohhhh and ahhhh upon the completion of this endeavor.

I am really looking forward to the progress of this, you'll do it justice.

 

[Pantherman]

This will become a showcase to your superior building skills, we shall all ohhhh and ahhhh upon the completion of this endeavor.

I am really looking forward to the progress of this, you'll do it justice.

Thanks, no pressure then...Pantherman

 

[durangod]

im sure it will look great, just make it your own custom look

@blakeh1 yes please do the black pearl.

My jolly roger kit should be here today or monday.

 

[Down Time]

im sure it will look great, just make it your own custom look

@blakeh1 yes please do the black pearl.

My jolly roger kit should be here today or monday.

Oh good luck with the Jolly Roger.....

 

[Pantherman]

I've finished it........ well I've finished the stand. Pulled it apart and corrected it.

Just got to build the ship and I'm done. Pantherman

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Got a little bit done. There should be 56 cannons but 5 are missing. Loads of flash but it's a very old kit. The cannons are very time consuming and that's without paint. Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Yes, cannons can be a pain. Being in one piece makes for some painting fun. Time to hone some wood carving skills to replace the lost ones.

 

[Pantherman]

Yes, cannons can be a pain. Being in one piece makes for some painting fun. Time to hone some wood carving skills to replace the lost ones.

Or they lost them overboard........Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Or they lost them overboard........Pantherman

They just need to be close enough 99% won't notice. Be happy and congratulate the one who do notice.