Blackbeard
from Fort Duquesne Military Models

UPDATED 01/02/07

Found this at Wonderfest in 06.
Sweat little kit, and the price was right.

The casting is pretty good. Some slight seam work on the back.
The parts layout really eliminates a lot of build issues.
I have already started the prep work by cleaning up what was left of the pour sprues.
I can only see one spot that is going to need a little putty. Just above his right ear, where the face and head come together. There is the smallest of visible seems. Other than that, I don't think I will need any putty at all..
One thing to watch out for though. The hat is very thin. Mine had several cracks, but a little sanding smoothed them right out..


Finally got to working on this thing.
Well, I started a while ago, but didn't have time to get back to the clean-up until now. Once it had a coat of primer, I could see the seem running down the back that I didn't notice before.
Also the bottom part of the base was rather uneven, so I went back and sanded it down. Good thing I did too, as there was some loose bits of resin on there, that just kind of peeled right off.

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