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16.8.2016

This was my first venture into serious modelling (some might consider it somewhat overly ambitious for a first timer, but with an art degree & lots of experience making jewellery, I felt I could handle it).I have to admit, it isn't fully complete yet and I've taken a break from completing the sails & rigging, as this is the most complex and fiddly part of the process, but I will get back to that soon.Though at the time of starting I didn't have other detailed models as a frame of reference, it was evident from the outset that this was of exceptionally high quality. Every detail is exquisitely moulded and it's incredibly satisfying to watch it develop into such an authentic looking ship.I chose not to approach it as a pirate ship,instead building her as a 5th rate British naval frigate (I used the historical information for the Surprise, as she was almost exactly the same length and contained the same amount of guns for a period whilst in Jamaica).I therefore painted her in Naval colours and will eventually be including a number of crew from the HAT Napoleonic British sailor/marine set (unfortunately, this only includes gun crew, fighting crew and marines, with no officers).The pieces are (mostly) a joy to put together (though the lamps have been glued, knocked off & reglued a few times - hopefully this will cease to be a problem when it's safely displayed and not being put away between building sessions).Providing you have plenty of patience, reasonable vision (or magnification) and a fairly steady hand, putting the structure of the ship together is pretty straightforward. Most pieces required a certain amount of filing to remove sprue spots & some seams, but the moulding was very good (especially after examining the poorer quality of the Airfix Cutty Sark I've bought since).Most pieces are better painted before being glued (and small items such as cannon truck components, cannon and blocks are much easier to paint while still on the sprue & touched up after cutting).I probably spent an average of 20 hours a week on it for a couple of months before completing the structure and starting on the sails & rigging.I coloured the sails by spraying with Matt white then building up layers of thinned Revel enamel in dark browns & black, then added pastel to further "dirty" the edges & corners.I won't lie, the rigging is complicated and, at times, extremely frustrating. The instructions are very thorough, but wrapping thread around hard to reach pins isn't easy. A beading needle is very useful (these are thinner than sewing needles and go through the small blocks and sail loops much more easily and reduce the chance of splitting the plastic). I tended to feed the thread through the pins in the direction of the intended wrap and used a small drop of jeweller's/watchmaker's adhesive on the underside of the pin rack, so that, during subsequent efforts to complete the wrap, the thread wouldn't slip out of place. Once a wrap was complete, I used the same glue to seal & fix the wrap in place in an inconspicuous spot.I also used the same glue to fix every knot as I went along, as it's not amusing to spend an hour feeding & knotting a thread & have the first end you knotted & trimmed come out of place and it's too short to reknot without unthreading all your hard work!There are about 10 sails, and each one (so far) has taken about 6 hours to put in place and right up. The main problem I found was ensuring that all rigging was balanced for each sail - if you secure one side's rigging before starting on the second, it's likely the tension will be out when it's completed, so I learned to rig each side and only wrap the thread on the pins when all rigging was set up. That way you can adjust the tension on each side until it's even before fixing and wrapping the threads.This final task can be omitted, but it seems a shame to spend all that time making her perfect and not showing her off under full sail.
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6.9.2018

Revell Pirate Ship 80-5605 or 05605Scale: 1/72Length 550mm and Height 470mmNumber of Pieces: 896Level of Difficulty: 5All I can say about this particular box is that everything fits perfectly. No flash, not even a trace, no need to drill anything, everything is just perfect, everything about this box. This is the pirate ship which I painted black and followed the instructions of the black pearl version. Everything is the same except the figure under the bowsprit. Reason behind this simply to save money since the black pearl sells for over 100 euro. All other details are the same. Flags are of the paper kind in both cases.Instructions are very clear and for the rigging I followed the instructions that were included.Some items to watch out:Steps 10-11: Make sure you glued the cannons well so you will not loose any after you have put the ship together. One of mine unglued but I managed to get it backSteps 20-21. Gluing them together and then trying to attach them on the ship might cause a problem. Mine unglued so I had to glued the two halves again while they were set on the ship.Step 34: Do not attach the two parts on the ship now. Leave them at the end. 99% at some point you will hit them with your hands or a tool.Step 40: BE CAREFUL! Not all the cannons will be inside or outside at the top deck. Four will have to be the opposite of what you choose. Make sure to have enough of the parts (I4, I5, I6, I11, I12, I13)Step 51: Added the string on the cannon hole before gluing them on so I only had them to tie them o the top part.Step 55-60: A bit use of force for the parts to get into place but they did. Maybe a bit of sanding needed.Step 74: Make sure you follow the instructions. Do not glue the top part.Step 75-79: I did not glue the parts, as it would have been difficult to do the rigging on the masts.(D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12) I added them when I worked on the specific masts and doing the rigging from the sails down. Add all strings to sails before you glue them on.Step 88: This is a sail I left behind and added a bit later. It is up to you. It was easier for me to work the rigging without the particular sail in place. It will cause a bit of a problem setting it up since it hangs and it is not glued to anything.In general, I really enjoyed this ship. No problems. I placed some strings differently than suggested simply because I could not either reach, or it was too difficult to tie them where suggested but this was my choice.
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11.11.2019

This is the second part of my review and would like to add some more information that may help others in building this fab kit.Before I start I would recommend before you dive into this kit is to read some of the reviews in Amazon especially from Theodore Tzitzimbounis Sept 18 believe me he's spot on.I have so far got to just finishing 42 in the instruction booklet taking full note of Theodore's recommendations.Section 20 & 21: Items 21 before I stuck these on I looped some white cotton through these as in the past with other ships if you knock these off they will be very hard to find especially if you have carpet on your floor like me,my carpet is grey same colour as items.Section 23: items 20 & 21 when it comes to installing top deck cannons you have to stick items 12,4 or 13,6 to 20 & 21 it would benefit you if you drill a 0.7 hole (not all the way through) to attach these items (you will see the indentation where they need to go) before you attach to the ship.Section 40: I opened the holes out to 1mm on the deck where cannons go once I decided which ones were to protrude as there is only enough parts for eight cannons version 1 so the other four had to be version 2 even though the instructions show all twelve as version 1. I did also file the bottom of cannon wheels slightly flat and added glue as I did not want them coming away later.I made a silly mistake and glued in Section 35 & 36 (ladders) in place making it very hard to insert cannons under ladder, hence you must follow instructions.Just remember take your time, follow the instructions and read reviews its all up to you.If I have any more information I will post on Amazon review as and when.Hope this helps others.
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21.9.2019

The kit, although sold as a pirate ship, is a fairly accurate reproduction mid eighteenth century 5th rate. The parts are very well tooled, and to scale, not often seen in plastic construction kits. The rigging blocks and Deadeye system for instance are quite accurately made and the upper masts and yards are to scale, not over thick as is often the case. Those are all the plus points.A couple of negative points let it down however. For anyone not familiar with eighteenth century rigging, the rigging instructions are both difficult to follow and in places inaccurate. The relative size (diameter) of the rigging elements isn't well explained or even expected.A little bit of research by the builder will sort that however.The worst fault are the sails. These are moulded onto the yard arms this not giving the option to rig it without sails. The moulded sails are quite thick heavy plastic and utterly unrealistic. This badly lets down an otherwise excellent kit.As a semi professional model maker I chose to rig the ship without sails and the upper yards lowered, known as harbour rig, the way most museum models are displayed. It meant very carefully cutting off the unwanted thick plastic sails with a sharp modelling knife and then carefully sanding and paring the spars until the last trace of sail was gone. Fortunately this was quite easy.I can thoroughly recommend this kit to anyone who wants to make a fairly accurate and detailed ship, with the provisions I mentioned above.Photos show my finished model.
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16.4.2016

I do not think this is an original Revell model. It seems identical with the Zvezda model of the same ship, scale and it was made in Poland.The moulding and casting are excellent. No flash and there is plenty of detail. Obviously I have not completed it yet. Another reviewer said that clue lines were moulded into the sails. This is not true in my version. The sails and yards are moulded together, which is another difference from the usual Revell system which usually has sails of a much thinner vacuum plastic. The rigging uses bow lines to improve the appearance. Not for the beginner I would think. The illustrations for assembly are not always clear,to me and I have made the Revell USS Constitution twice before and the Heller HMS Victory. If, however you are prepared to spend some time researching the rigging of that period I think yopu will find this a very rewarding model.
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2.4.2014

A purist might argue that it isn't a specific ship and the detailing is exaggerated. OK so it is a model of what a pirate ship might look like rather than what a specific one did, but at a scale of 1:72 you get a decent sized model. Each of the 32 deck cannons have 10 components. The rigging has plastic blocks. Unlike most plastic model ships that have 2 hull halves and a deck, this one has various deck sections and bulkheads that go together first in much the same way as wooden models. I've only just started assembling the kit, and given the vast number of parts and the complexity of painting, it will be many moons before I'll be finished. I suspect it will work out at about £1 a week by the time I'm finished,which I see as very good value for money. Even if I manage to build it in half the time, it is more than worth £2/week.
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29.5.2016

This is the first time I'm writing a review, even though I have been using amazon for the last 10 years...this product is that good. I got this as a birthday present for my husband...something new for him to do over the summer. Initially we were intimidated by the gazillion pieces in the box, and I thought I had made a mistake....but I was so wrong. Once you dive into it, you get addicted and we finished making it under a month. We were complete novices in making any kind of models, so don't be put off by reviews that say this is not for the beginners. The instructions are very clear, the pieces are well labeled and the material itself is ace.Do rinse all the pieces first and use good quality paint and brushes.I hope you enjoy making this as much as we did.
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30.5.2017

New to model building (did a bit when was younger) have bought this as a long term project and have really enjoyed the process. It is quite difficult and complicated however a slow and fairly methodical approach should help.The model is cast beautifully all the parts I have used have fit together flawlessly with minimal cast marks etc.The instructions are good however bewildering initially until time is taken to understand them then the format used becomes clear and conscice.I would thoroughly recommend, I'm going to adapt my ship not as a pirate ship but as a royal naval vessel from around 1750's which were similar as a previous customer pointed out in the comments above.Enough rambling fromme i hope you enjoy this if you buy :)
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23.1.2015

This is a good and highly detailed model. With over 900 parts, some very tiny, it is probably not a model for an absolute beginner. It will take time and patience to complete. I bought this model for my wife who has made two complicated wooden ships and several plastic ships before. I have to say that she is doing a good job. I had some reservations at first about buying a plastic model, but it is highly detailed and very convincing.The downside, if you can call it that, is that it will be more delicate and prone to damage, if knocked, than a wooden model. I am considering an acrylic display cabinet for it, although the cost of such an item is rather prohibitive.

18.6.2016

This is quite a task to take on and can't be finished in 5 minutes! The scale is 1/72 so its compatible with most model soldiers who could easily be pressed into crew! AND you would need a big crew because there are 32 cannon to be run out; each on is made up of 7 parts. The moulding is crisp and some parts very delicate such as the ornate carved "woodwork" on the stern castle. I have yet to get further than the basic superstructure and about 20 cannon but I am sure If I take it slow and steady it will work out as a brilliant model ship. My only downside so far is there is no ships bell which is a pity as the much smaller "Jolly Roger" kit by Revell has one.

15.6.2015

This is my first model kit in many years but despite being a 'level 5' difficulty rating the kit, now I have begun assembling it, is well within my skill levels. The parts are well labelled and the instructions whilst lengthy are easy to understand.The packaging by Amazon is okay, the Revell box was contained in a larger Amazon plain card box which had air parcel wrap on two sides. Mine arrived undamaged.The ship itself being a generic 34-gun Frigate means you can customise it however you wish with no slur on history and I plan to paint it in different colours than recommended (it does list 23 different colour tins needed).

17.11.2018

I bought this boat because I needed a challenge-and it was,patience is paramount to doing this ship-take your time,the result when finished is so satisfying.Might sound a bit crazy but I used magnolia wall paint on the sails because I did not want bright white sails-so I got an of white colour that I was looking for.

16.1.2018

fantastic! bit of a challenge for somebody who's never done a construction kit like this pirate ship. however, having taken my time studying the drawings that are easy to follow the ship is almost completed. I have enjoyed every minute. A must for anyone who is retired or has bags of spare time on their hands.

15.1.2020

This is my first serious model and I must say it was alot of fun doing a serious model.Highly recommended for serious modelers, don't buy it if you can't finish it.A beautiful piece for decorating the house and conversation starter :)

20.9.2016

Detailed replica of a typical mid 18th century frigate - I intend to ignore the piratical aspects. Well made parts and impressive level of detail in areas such as guns and rigging. Good value for money -

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