Blue Dolphin Starter Boat Kit: Build Your Own Fishing Boat Wooden Model Ship

My husband and son are really enjoying building this boat. I bought it because my 5 year old was insistent he wanted to build a boat and luckily this one seems to have hit the spot! They've been doing it as and when so it's kept them both busy at odd times. Apparently it's my job to assemble the rigging? Well that's OK, all the rest is done now!

This is the first time I have tried building one of these kits,I bought two for use with a model railway layout,as I think they are about OO (1:76) scale.For the price they are excellent value,with nearly all that is needed to build them.So far I've only completed this one,as they are quite labour intensive.I completed it in stages,a couple of hours a day over one week.The parts are often tiny so you need good eyesight.The rigging will tax your patience! Threading the cords theough tiny holes is best done using a darning needle.The paint is ok (it's matt though) but be warned if you choose white it will need three or four coats.The cabin windows need to be painted on-mine look too big! Be sure to wash the brush in water between each colour.You may wish to varnish the boat to finish off (not supplied.) When finished it looks good (despite my poor build quality!) and gives a sense of achievement.A lot more satisfying than a plastic kit!

I enjoyed assembling this boat when I had time over a number of weeks. I like that it’s made of wood rather than plastic. It’s the first boat I’ve made and I want to make more now. Its my first model I have ever finished. Instructions are ok, not great but you can work out from most of the pictures where things go. I think it’s good value for the price and a good introduction to models. The only downside is the white paint, it’s very thin and you don’t get enough coverage so I had to buy more from an art shop. I know other reviewers have mentioned this too. This is why I gave it four stars. I don’t know what the glue is like as I used my own wood glue. Overall if you are a beginner and want something to see if you like it with little outlay you can’t go wrong with this.

This Blue Dolphin Starter Boat Kit...was sent as a gift and the recipient was " Over The Moon " and so delighted with it and the quality too ! Arrived Swiftly well packaged ... " Thank You "

Excellent

A better kit than I expected for the price, thankyou

Really pleased with this, fantastic quality starting model. Good delivery and product in tact. Would buy from this supplier again.

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