Piececool3D Puzzles for Adults, Black Pearl Pirate Ship Metal Model Kits, 3D Watercraft Model Building Kit, DIY Craft Kits for Family Time, Great, 307Pcs

I bought the model without reading reviews. There were no surprises as i expected it to be intricate and difficult and it is all of that. I have it half done and decided to read the reviews to see what others thought of it. Those that gave it ones didn't know what they were getting into. It is an incredibly detailed and beautiful model. The pieces can be tiny and difficult to handle. Definitely purchase the tools that they recommend for assembly. You WILL NOT be disappointed. They are definitely necessary. All of the other 5 star reviews are accurate in the recommendations they give. Word to the wise though. If you aren't sure whether you can build it or not, I suggest you buy a different, smaller, easier one to start out with but this model definitely gives you a sense of accomplishment when it's done. Buy the tools, get a good magnifier (hands free). You will drop pieces or they will bounce out of your tweezers if you squeeze to tightly and fly. Work somewhere where there isn't a lot of things in the area that will make it difficult to see those pieces. A work bench is ideal. I used the top of a copy paper box to work in while sitting at my work bench. When you hold pieces with tweezers, don't squeeze too hard or part will fly out. If this happens, listen to see where it goes, move slowly and look everywhere you can see from where you are sitting. Hopefully it will be close but they can bounce and fly farther than you might think. Go slow and study instructions to make sure you are bending the correct way. It is forgiving if bent wrong but not too many times. Be very careful with the main deck. The forward part will snap off if you flex it too much. Great model and I will definitely be getting more.

This will keep you occupied for far longer than you expected.

I love pirate lore especially Blackbeard's and what better way show the love than having Queen Anne's Revenge. This model in intricate and extremely detailed down the cannon ports and rigging on the masts.I loved the challenge of this model. However this is not for the faint of heart. This an expert hobby build. So there are some things you need to know.One, the tools that come with it aren't all great. The bending rods are pretty worthless. I suggest going to hobby lobby and purchasing a jewelry bender. You will have much better control and better bends.As far as the nippers and needle nose pliers. Those are the perfect size for this build so for starters it's worth it to buy them one time.Tip two, buy the magnifier headset. A good one with a light. You can get one relatively cheap a hobby store. It's worth it.Tip three though you can see slight imperfections in your bends in the magnifier don't worry about them the naked eye can't see them.Tip four, take your time. Read the steps. If you get ahead of yourself things will be off. These prices are extremely small. If you rush you will break them. When you break them you will get frustrated.Tip five, have some super glue on hand. If you break a tab it's no biggie a dab of glue will hold it in place.Tip six. Build the stand first. Then go step by step. I say build the stand first because it's a great place to keep the ship on when needed and when you are not working on it.Tip seven. Do one piece at a time. One step at a time. These are small pieces and you will drop them. If you cut a bunch of them out you will loose them and you will spend tons of time looking for them.Final tip. Have fun.If you are older or younger this will definitely help with fine motor skills and concentration. Trust me you need both for this build. In the end it is very impressive. For hobbyists like modelers and lego builders this is a great challenge.I gave it four stars for not being giftible. This isn't a good gift for a novice period. This is for an expert hobbyist. If you gift this to a novice it will get bad reviews.I gave it one star for easy to assemble. Let's not lie to people. For a seasoned model builder this is a beast.I gave five stars for instructions. The guides are great, but pay attention.

First. As many others have stated, the deck snapped in the a first hour of assembly. This has to with the first direction telling you to bend the deck at the perforations into its desired shape and THEN instructing the 20 or so tinier pieces to be placed and secured to it. Any sort of wiggling causes the previous bend to move then snap.So I would first recommend reading through the instructions to see what is coming. Perform bends LAST on larger pieces. In other words, I would recommend inserting the smaller pieces first and bending the deck AFTER.I would also recommend a set of good FLAT tweezers and a magnifying tool with a light attachment…and TAKE YOUR TIME. Be patient with the pieces. Use the tweezer as your bending tool for the really small things. A real small metal crochet hook can also help with alignment or creating space between insert tabs.Btw I used some good tape to tape the deck back together from the bottom. It becomes more sturdy once secured to the side panel. Once I secure the second side panel my dad will probably add a couple of drops of soldering metal to that joint.Update: when securing the deck to the second side, the tape became unmanageable. The attachment points however repositioned everything as if it never broke. Meaning- DON’T GIVE UP IF YOU BREAK THE DECK IN THE FIRST FEW STEPS! It will still be positioned perfectly when attaching the siding.I would consider myself a novice builder.