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Initial impressions: this is only the second sailing ship model I have received so take what I say with a grain of salt. Ship 1 was the Jolly Roger by Lindberg. I have nearly completed it and my experience squares with various other reviewers. To wit: the molds are old and the biggest issue is that some ratlines cover the cannon ports. But enough about that. To the Black Swan. It is a huge box, 4 x the size of the 1:130 Jolly Roger. Second, there are 897 parts, all in grey except the windows in clear plastic. This being a 1:72 model, I expect the detailing will be much more achievable. However, with the whole kit being in grey plastic, paint will be needed everywhere. I expect to use spray paints to cover large surfaces. Finding flat finishes in the requisite colours will probably require buying gloss paint and applying a clear flat topcoat. Anyway, I have not assembled anything yet but from appearances the quality of the molds is A1. I am very grateful to the manufacturer for providing very detailed instructions, right down to how to tie the knot for the anchor. (This will actually help me finish the Jolly Roger.) A first impression: this kit seems very well made!Read full review
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This is the best fitting & most beautifully made plastic ship model I have ever made. I have been building models for over 70 years & this is a real winner. Mine does look better than the picture.
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Well made and challenging kit to build.
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