The Black Pearl ("the pirated pirate ship") - My Build Log - Jan 2013 to Dec 2018 скачать в хорошем качестве

The Black Pearl ("the pirated pirate ship") - My Build Log - Jan 2013 to Dec 2018

BUILD NOTES In 2013, this kit was purchased (along with the H.M.S. Endeavour Bark). I had constructed the inner keel and bulkheads. Then it sat along with the H.M.S. Endeavour Barks' inner keel ... both collecting dust - until they finally had their first level of planking and the decking planks began in December 2017. Even though the accompanying plans were not always easy to understand (not having much building history experience), I managed to create all the bits I call deck furniture, the railings and more. I used some construction ideas from the Endeavour kit to give this one a little more 'pop'. I also had to borrow some left over bits from both the Bluenose and the Endeavour to complete some parts. My worst nightmare, were the canon port hatch covers. They looked simple enough - on the plans, but my head decided to think otherwise when getting to the 'doing' part. A very good friend gave me some advice - and eventually I muddled through it - and my idea worked. Missing from the kit were some minor things like the lifeboat oars. These were quickly made from shaping balsa wood, then using walnut stain. One pain-in-the-#$%@ bit was the plans for the standing and running rigging - or lack there of. I didn't get to rig the Black Pearl until after the Endeavour was finished. I made the right choice. I had to purchase black thin fishing corded line from a fish & tackle shop, a few reels of black upholstery cotton for the thinner parts from Spotlight - as the kit sorely lacked in the quantity of cotton needed. And I wasn't going to let this put a stop on the construction process :) I won! The last main challenge for this ship - were the sales. The kit only came with off-white sales that were pre-cut and edged. But, it's the Black Pearl. It cannot have white-ish sails. I first tried painting them with fabric paint thinned down, although this kind of worked, it made the sails too heavy and stiff. So, back to Spotlight, and this time I purchased lightweight black cotton drill. This worked. I cut them out as to the sizing on the instruction plans, sewed around the edges with my trusty sewing machine, then hand-stitched the edges to allow the corner loops used in rigging. Success! I've still yet to play with left over fabric - to practice making war-torn-holes in the sails. This is still on my to-do list though.... Oh - and I didn't receive any version of a manual, only the sheets of plans - so not too shabby on the finished job for a beginner :) Funny/Serious... There are a number of occurrences that state "Black Pearl Ship kit by ZHL. Believed to be China knockoff" ...I don't have any actual proof that this is true, but to quote another builder - "... my pearl is literally a pirated pirate ship, which I feel it sounds very badass. :D" (http://malaysiamodelship.blogspot.com, 2013) If this is a knockoff - then, who has the original? SPECIFICATIONS Scale: 1:50 Length (mm): 830 Height (mm): 650 Difficulty Level: 3 Fun Fact - Size when in Real Life Approx. Length (metres): 41.50 Approx. Height (metres): 32.50 HISTORY The Black Pearl, originally a merchant ship called Wicked Wench (before she was ordered burned and sunk by Lord Beckett), is a ship in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. The Black Pearl is easily recognised by her distinctive black hull and sails. This turns out to be an advantage in more than one way. Not only do the black sails act as a sort of intimidation tactic, but the Pearl's crew can put out the deck lamps for added stealth at night. It was later raised from the sea floor by Davy Jones after making a pact with Jack Sparrow who rechristened her The Black Pearl. She is said to be, "nigh uncatchable". Indeed, in the three films she either overtakes or flees all other ships, including the Interceptor (regarded as the fastest ship in the Caribbean) and the Flying Dutchman (which is actually faster against the wind). Her speed is derived from the large amount [and span] of the sails she carries. She is quoted in 'At World's End' as being "The only ship as wot (which) can outrun the Flying Dutchman". The Black Pearl was captained by Jack Sparrow for two years. The crew was heading to the mysterious Isla de Muerta where the legendary Chest of Cortes was hidden. Captain and crew agreed to equal shares of the treasure, but First Mate Hector Barbossa persuaded Jack that equal shares included knowing the treasure's location. Jack complied and soon after, Barbossa led a mutiny and marooned Jack on an island. I'm sure you know the rest of the story. SOURCE: Z.H.L. Model Ship Kits, 2018 ADDED NOTE(S) When she was called the 'Wicked Wench' - it is said that she was captained and manned by only females. IMAGE CREDITS All images/photos in this production remain property of Kaleisma Studios. © Kaleisma Studios 2013-2019. SOUNDTRACKS Man Down (Trout Recording) You're My Lifeline (Lyle Workman) Let's Get Going (Trout Recording)