The Flying Dutchman PART 1

[@andreaspaersch9544]

Hello, my Flying Dutchman kit arrived today. Construction can begin. I'm looking forward to it, regards Andreas👍

[@BoilerDan1]

Enjoy your ADVENTURE! I hope my series helps without leading you astray….. Hopefully you can see anything I did that in hindsight would have done differently 👍👍 Keeping track and identifying parts is very important. I used the wrong plank size for the deck…. So for sure get that right. It’s the thin ones.👍

[@rockyfernando1640]

I can’t wait to start on my Flying Dutchman. I have a few ideas of modifications that I would like to do. Like making the mouth longer in front of the ship and having the sails tattered and maybe covering the whole model in clear glow in the dark paint to give it that ghostly haze look. So many ideas, so little time. Keep up the awesome build

[@BoilerDan1]

Sounds like we have a lot in common! I totally agree regarding the mouth. It’s just not right in the kit. I hope my efforts encourage your own creativity.👍👍🏴‍☠️

[@robertalan2427]

good start I use a small square block to structure a true 90 Deg. frame ... works well and firms things up well ....have a good build

[@BoilerDan1]

As I was putting it together I thought it would have been better to have a set of wooden blocks as you mentioned…. I think that would have worked better and faster. I was waiting for each one to dry because if I bumped them they would move out of square 🫨. But I got thru it…. Maybe next time I’ll remember the blocks 👍👍

[@thomasm.hindiii6605]

Hi Dan, as suggested using small blocks can help keep the 90° you are trying to reach. I use some old Legos, these are out of plastic and cone in different sizes, the advantage to the plastic is it is easier to remove from the white glue. Just an idea 😊

[@BoilerDan1]

That’s a great idea! Thanks 👍

[@billhutton9549]

Thank you sir looks really good.

[@BoilerDan1]

Thanks, although I’m just getting started….. I hope I can continue to impress you 😉👍👍🏴‍☠️

[@andreaspaersch9544]

Hello, I've started building it. When the ship is finished, I want to put together the ship's crew from back then. Is there such a thing and do you know where I could get one? Kind regards, Andreas 😃

[@BoilerDan1]

Not much to offer. You could try Ets www.google.com/search?q=etsy&client=safari&sca_esv=774f3e418b721159&igae=1&hl=en-us&sxsrf=ADLYWIJtygcUq5nfeI_XvhwZaj7gRNGBbg%3A1737300160823&ei=wBiNZ-D3ManfwN4Pjd3w0As&oq=&gs_lp=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&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp And search pirate figures. Disney is pretty strict on protecting their stuff. You might have to go with pirate figures in general… Sorry

[@dadjoedragon]

If I can ask. Where did you purchase the Flying Dutchman. Because I would love to buy one

[@BoilerDan1]

Mine was from Model Shipways however they no longer carry Occre products due to company not allowing them to offer sale prices. HOWEVER: You can get it from Amazon for $472.49 w/free shipping. Here’s a link to it: a.co/d/hYMNkns You can also get it directly from Occre at this link: occre.com/en-us/products/flying-dutchman?gQT=1 $524.00 w/free shipping. Thanks for watching.👍🏴‍☠️