The Black Pearl... a slow build log

[Twokidsnosleep]

Superb work. You should publish 2 how-to books after this. Ropes and Oils. Really good work Sir.

I am NOT looking up ‘ropes and oils’ on the internet
Fool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me

[smokeriderdon]

I looked it up. It was rather tame. LOL

[Stokesy44]

Superb work. You should publish 2 how-to books after this. Ropes and Oils. Really good work Sir.

I am NOT looking up ‘ropes and oils’ on the internet
Fool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me

I forgot about that. Luckily I had already swallowed my morning coffee when I read this! You think too ill of me Sir. That was not my intent - this time at least

[Twokidsnosleep]

I added the anchor support part in, The CatHeads, and most of the bow woodworks



I have left off the faces on the blocks end until final finishing so I don’t bonk them off
Just tucked a brass pin and a rope through and tied it off until it is anchor time…also late in build

[Twokidsnosleep]

Upper deck cannons going on. At this point it is only the breech line rigged to them seen in the reference here



Pins in the front to help glue the cannons in place


Tan ropesofscale lines threading in






I preferred the tan ropes to the black so changed the first three out

[digger303]

[Stokesy44]

More excellent ropage!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some more ropesofscale ordered and in
These will do the shroud lines up to the masts



Then I did a flat brush in the ropes I had used in the railings and such….just to flatten and dull them and eliminate the plastic shine

[RangerNeil]

That gun deck is impressive - well done sir!!

[Twokidsnosleep]

That gun deck is impressive - well done sir!!

Thank you kind sir

[Twokidsnosleep]

She got out onto the desk yesterday. A bit more oil paint internal decks and a good fondle
I just love the Sparrow Pirate flag Matthew did for her
Modelling interest is rising again, if not the time for it

[Stokesy44]

Don't roll out the Pearl and then say you don't have the time Sir.

You would be a cad Sir, a bounder even!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Don't roll out the Pearl and then say you don't have the time Sir.

You would be a cad Sir, a bounder even!

Hey I did do something on her …internal paint counts!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Now everyone just sit down and relax I have something to tell you


I am actually modelling again
More like electrical contracting as next big blockage was getting the wiring in and routed before closing up the decks
Big hole drilled in the keel and routed a rats nest of wires down and through that hole
Soldered up some ends and taped them off






Then got a cabin light wired and placed and put the lower deck on with cement while the others help it stay in position

[Stokesy44]

I have no idea what you're doing but oh, I love it so!

Great to see The Pearl back on the bench.

[digger303]

[Garion77]

Hello Scott !

First of all thank you for the kind words. And yes the pup is great and loves the new place. May be even takes a bit more her ease now on the couch and in the bed. She's a real lazy dog that prefer playing then walking. But when she starts to play nothing will stop her and will get other dogs tired way before her. But the rest of the time a real lazy larva !!!

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

When I got on the forum I was wondering where you were at with this project. This is just stunning work !! and even putting in lights is just too crazy. The details are amazing and love the floor. Master work !

[Twokidsnosleep]

I have no idea what you're doing but oh, I love it so!

Great to see The Pearl back on the bench.

It is wiring for all the LED lights
Some under deck, some in the captain's quarters and some for the rear torches

[Twokidsnosleep]

back

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hello Scott !

First of all thank you for the kind words. And yes the pup is great and loves the new place. May be even takes a bit more her ease now on the couch and in the bed. She's a real lazy dog that prefer playing then walking. But when she starts to play nothing will stop her and will get other dogs tired way before her. But the rest of the time a real lazy larva !!!

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

When I got on the forum I was wondering where you were at with this project. This is just stunning work !! and even putting in lights is just too crazy. The details are amazing and love the floor. Master work !

Love dat puppy
Lazy is good

[digger303]

I have taken a different approach to what you propose and it depends on what effect or how far you want to take raised details.
One way is to paint in a water based paint the base then paint over it in a lacquer and just rub it off the high points. Not always easy to get a uniform look.
Another way is to get a fairly hard dense packing foam. I use the black stuff paint it then gently press it onto the foam. It's quick and works if the high points are all at the same level. You have to be careful as to the amount of pressure applied. I did it on My Somua tank for the front brass name plate.

[bfrd]

Hello Scott !

First of all thank you for the kind words. And yes the pup is great and loves the new place. May be even takes a bit more her ease now on the couch and in the bed. She's a real lazy dog that prefer playing then walking. But when she starts to play nothing will stop her and will get other dogs tired way before her. But the rest of the time a real lazy larva !!!

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

When I got on the forum I was wondering where you were at with this project. This is just stunning work !! and even putting in lights is just too crazy. The details are amazing and love the floor. Master work !

Love dat puppy
Lazy is good

I may have that one beat. Roux was not pleased with how early the wife got up this morning.

[digger303]

I have taken a different approach to what you propose and it depends on what effect or how far you want to take raised details.
One way is to paint in a water based paint the base then paint over it in a lacquer and just rub it off the high points. Not always easy to get a uniform look.
Another way is to get a fairly hard dense packing foam. I use the black stuff paint it then gently press it onto the foam. It's quick and works if the high points are all at the same level. You have to be careful as to the amount of pressure applied. I did it on My Somua tank for the front brass name plate.

EDIT....Silly me forgot to say paint the foam then press the object onto it.

[Stokesy44]

I have taken a different approach to what you propose and it depends on what effect or how far you want to take raised details.
One way is to paint in a water based paint the base then paint over it in a lacquer and just rub it off the high points. Not always easy to get a uniform look.
Another way is to get a fairly hard dense packing foam. I use the black stuff paint it then gently press it onto the foam. It's quick and works if the high points are all at the same level. You have to be careful as to the amount of pressure applied. I did it on My Somua tank for the front brass name plate.

For the benefit of the uneducated, a class in which I include myself, please follow this link to get an idiot proof translation of all the tecky talk on this post

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[Garion77]

Hello Scott !

First of all thank you for the kind words. And yes the pup is great and loves the new place. May be even takes a bit more her ease now on the couch and in the bed. She's a real lazy dog that prefer playing then walking. But when she starts to play nothing will stop her and will get other dogs tired way before her. But the rest of the time a real lazy larva !!!

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

When I got on the forum I was wondering where you were at with this project. This is just stunning work !! and even putting in lights is just too crazy. The details are amazing and love the floor. Master work !

Love dat puppy
Lazy is good

I may have that one beat. Roux was not pleased with how early the wife got up this morning.

I've got a few pictures like that !

[Phillip1]

Twokidsnosleep-You are doing a lot of impressive things on this build! From scratch-building to making your own parts, I applaud your very detailed work to get it exactly right. Well done!

Phillip1

[aur0ra145]

If you're thinking of going the dry brushing route, I'll recommend a texture palette. Essentially, it's stuff of your choosing to test and get right the dry brushing amount before applying to the model. The pic below is one I made last week, I'm a big fan so far though I wish I had more WH40k type figures to test on.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Twokidsnosleep-You are doing a lot of impressive things on this build! From scratch-building to making your own parts, I applaud your very detailed work to get it exactly right. Well done!

Phillip1

Cheers Phillip
Thanks for looking and commenting

[Twokidsnosleep]

If you're thinking of going the dry brushing route, I'll recommend a texture palette. Essentially, it's stuff of your choosing to test and get right the dry brushing amount before applying to the model. The pic below is one I made last week, I'm a big fan so far though I wish I had more WH40k type figures to test on.

I will do a dry brush for a final weather.
Have a great ‘light cement’ Ultimate wash…but it is easy to get heavy handed BUT it wipes off easy too

[digger303]

[Twokidsnosleep]

Like I need any hinderance with this project, the cat seems to have nocked it off the desk and shattered some stuff off
I have most repairs done and all parts found, just some more touch ups to do

[digger303]

Like I need any hinderance with this project, the cat seems to have nocked it off the desk and shattered some stuff off
I have most repairs done and all parts found, just some more touch ups to do

There's a kit of the Endeavour up for sale here ...

[bfrd]

As if we needed "another" reason, cats prove that the Earth isn't flat. If it were, they would have knocked everything off by now.

[Johnj]

Ah, sorry scott. I've just stumbled across this you could have knocked me over with a feather when i realised it is a plastic kit. I thought it was wooden !
How did you manage to paint the deck to look like real wood ? The detail is phenomenal ! I know you used oil's but getting it to look like genuine wooden panels is just off the chart. Just incredible

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ah, sorry scott. I've just stumbled across this you could have knocked me over with a feather when i realised it is a plastic kit. I thought it was wooden !
How did you manage to paint the deck to look like real wood ? The detail is phenomenal ! I know you used oil's but getting it to look like genuine wooden panels is just off the chart. Just incredible

Thanks John
The wood effect is super easy really.
There is a degre of texture on the plastic to simulate grain
Base coat of a light tan colour
Oil browns, light first then a darker burnt umber
Some black oil to darken and add accents
I have it in photos earlier on in the threads

[Twokidsnosleep]

I have printed out some tables, chairs, books, candles and a floor globe





This stuff will go in the captain’s quarters.





I may make one side of the ship have a removable part so it can be opened up to this area
Maybe

[Johnj]

Definately scott, a removable panel, all that lovely detail

[Stokesy44]

What is this? A ship or a wendy house?

I love the printed furniture, be great if you can create access to see it too

[digger303]

It's going to be a Barby and Ken pirate ship....

Yes what Stokesy said about the the printed interior is really good and will make a huge difference for a viewer.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Further work in the captain’s quarters furnishings
Testing locations of the painted table and chairs

My favourite part is the alcohol bottles made from a resin test pattern that happened to have these little bottle shapes




Add some chart scrolls, books and candle holders. I also have some small skulls for the tables


Ninety nine bottles of rum on the wall, ninety nine bottles of rum…

[digger303]

Ha ha Love the way you ignore the gentle ribbing....

[BigWall]

Looking nice!

Take some down...

[Stokesy44]

Ha ha Love the way you ignore the gentle ribbing....

He's Canadian. He's far too grounded and nice to rise to anything.

[digger303]

Ha ha Love the way you ignore the gentle ribbing....

He's Canadian. He's far too grounded and nice to rise to anything.

Yes he knows how to take the fun out it..

On a serious note I can't help thinking the rum shelves aren't deep enough one small wave and lurch and whole lot would be gone.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Oh You goofs

Table globe, map, skull candle holder and spent rum bottles

[Stokesy44]

On a serious note I can't help thinking the rum shelves aren't deep enough one small wave and lurch and whole lot would be gone.

Maybe some strapping across the front to keep it all in?

[Twokidsnosleep]

On a serious note I can't help thinking the rum shelves aren't deep enough one small wave and lurch and whole lot would be gone.

Maybe some strapping across the front to keep it all in?

Or some Ca glue and shove it in.
They ain't going nowhere

[digger303]

On a serious note I can't help thinking the rum shelves aren't deep enough one small wave and lurch and whole lot would be gone.

Maybe some strapping across the front to keep it all in?

Or some Ca glue and shove it in.
They ain't going nowhere

Yeah but does that look real

[Twokidsnosleep]

A bit bogged down in the captain’s quarters, but making progress on the dollhouse work
Found a screenshot photo that shows a rather large carpet running port to starboard




So printed out a paper rug and glued it to some wallet lining material I have for leatherwork




Now messing around with placing items in different spots. Still a work in progress

[cor]

some very nice work happening in this thread