Finally finished this cool telescope. I used two different stain colors and then used an acrylic paint brush marker for gold accents. I was really happy that it created the old pirate ship affect that I was hoping for. I love all the wood detailing, it’s so pretty. And the engineering of this build just fascinates me!
This went together fairly easy with just the right amount of difficulty. There were only a few pieces that gave me a little bit of trouble at the very end, but it all worked out with some glue. If you’re in the fence about buying this kit, I would encourage you to do it. It was fun and satisfying to watch it come together. Plus, it’s on sale right now! 
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Just love this kit. I bought it for my son for Christmas however it is still sitting untouched in his room
You have done a magnificent job… just beautiful.
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Thank you so much @Carmie! Maybe if you show him some pictures of telescopes that have been completed it will encourage him to start his.
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Beautiful job! I finally ordered one a couple of days ago.
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Your telescope looks beautiful 
such a nice display piece too. Well done @Tkaplan
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Thank you @Nita_Davis ! I’m sure yours will be amazing!
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Thank you a lot @Jill_Francisco !
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Hi Tkaplan, the stained wood and gold accents give the telescope such a classic adventure feeling. It is lovely to hear that the engineering kept you fascinated all the way through!
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3 of us in the family are part of robotime community and building. Thought i could coax him into sharing our hobby… i might try what you said and show him your great build…
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I hope it works! I would love to see what he does with his!
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Handsome looking scope there I tell ya Whut. Excellent job!
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This is so cool. Does this really works like tge real one?
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The colors you used on this kit are just stunning 
. I’m glad to hear you could finish it up with just a few struggles. It really is a very nice kit.
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Just love this kit. So beautiful
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This looks amazing @Tkaplan. Your personal touches have really made this stand out.
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It is absolutely magnificent! You did well!
I might have to buy this for my son.
Thanks for sharing!
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I love the look of this! I might get it
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Your selection of the colors are fabulous, it is looking really like vintage
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@Tkaplan such a lovley display pieice ! It looks lovley ! I love the anchor to 
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Wow Tina @Tkaplan what a stunning job you did. It really is beautiful. I would swear it was a real one and not a kit 
xx
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