The Seahorse Barque build is officially underway and I am fully in my pirate ship era.
This one is not a “rush it and finish it” build…it’s a slow, detailed, trust the process kind of journey. I’ve been painting, mixing colours, and testing finishes before committing anything permanent. Lots of dry fitting, lots of stepping back to admire, and lots of “okay… one more tiny detail before bed.”
I’ve been customizing as I go, mixing my own paint shades, layering tones to get the wood just right, and adding depth so the ship doesn’t look flat. Every piece feels like it deserves its moment…
I am also using my enamel paints to add some depth of colour.
She’s still in progress, but already feels legendary.
A true pirate ship deserves patience. 
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wow. Wonderful. I also have this model kit but haven’t assembled it yet. Yours makes me want to try it too!
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Wow this is definitely something legendary in the making! 
I LOVE what you did with the wood! It’s honestly perfect for a weathered pirate ship. You know she’s been on many routes across the ocean! 
I can’t wait to see this finished. Do it at your own pace tho! 
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I love seeing your creative side…and it truly shows in this one. Well worth the time and efforts. I am SO looking forward to seeing your masterpiece. This is looking very nice.
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I dont own enamel paints but that is a good idea. Does it give a little more shine or more matte?
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Ohhhh loving your paint job, it’s almost like a wood stain. Have fun @Orangesareus
What level of detail. Im impressed
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It looks amazing already! You really are creative. I love the color that you’ve picked for the ship. It looks real. 
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you have done a great job so far.
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It’s actually been fun, patience with the tiny pieces but good all in all, getting a table light close to my work station helped!
Thank you! I am also considering changing the sails to white… or adding some that are white, I am trying to figure out how to age the sails
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Thank you so much! This is the first time I brought out my actual painting materials… I am glad that this project is helping me get back on my artistic roots!
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The enamel paint is great for plastic pieces usually! I used them for small Warhammer/ Cars models in the past. They can be Gloss/ Flat/ Metallic etc.
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Thank you very much :3 I am just so happy to be able to experiment and change up the colours if this ship!
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I was going for Mahogany with light tan stains I will add salt stains later for the been sailing the seven seas kinda look
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Thank you so much! I am excited to do more today for this kit 
Ohh what’s the material of the sails?
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I kept mine till later when academical pressure is kind of low so that I can enjoy it in peace because I knew this one specifically was going to take a lot of a time and I wanted to enjoy it, I can’t wait to see the final results because your work is always mesmrizing <<<33
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