Revell 05699 Black Pearl Model Kit, 1:72 Scale, 50 cm, Multi-Color

This is a great model that will test your patience at times but defo worth the effort. I spent 3 months working on it (had the occasional week off to relax after it pushed the limits of my frustration! The main ship build isn't too bad, but the rigging is the fiddliest thing ever! Need child sized hands and the steadiness of a brain surgeon to be able to do a lot of bits without breaking everything near what you're working on.Tips for anyone who undertakes this project is the following :1) Ignore the string measurement when the instructions tell you how long to cut it, there is so much spare you can double it and still have some left over at the end, plus this makes it easier when trying to thread through the maze of string!2) invest in some tweezers and small bonsai scissors, this makes it much easier to get into the gaps to trim stuff down.3) it is very tricky keeping tension in the string when tying it so a tiny dab of super glue instantly bonds it and allows you to tie the knot after.Good luck to anyone who makes this model :D

a good kit to make. All the part trees were individually bagged unlike some kits which is a good thing, includes 3 different types of ropes for rigging the sails ( sails are plastic but well moulded). Only downside is instruction booklet, it seems very old school and not always clear but it’s still readable. I’m still building mine at the moment and so far I’m really enjoying it, was a good investment :)

A very good model, it will be a good challenge during lockdown, Not a lot in the way of painting as most of it is black but lots of frustrating moments will be encountered with the rigging I am sure.

Great model but not for beginners, some modelling experience needed

Started to assemble the hull of the ship when I noticed I have 2 of the base plates and 4 hull parts and then I was missing parts H and another as well. I better get this refund as its very expensive and I do not have money to waste. Very Disappointing!!

Christmas present for my father, he absolutely loves it, great detail. Will keep anyone busy for a while. Not an entry level model by any means.

Birthday present

very detailed and I would say well worth the money, can't wait to finish it