The Black Island (Motorboat)

Hey, the box is new! 

The sprues look the same though. 

Easy to put together. I’m not sawing it in half this time, but it’ll still need some modifications. 

That’s better. I sliced off all the oar locks and the ridge along the stern. 

Now for a bit of putty to smooth out the sanded bits. 

As much as I like the kit parts, time for some scratchbuilding. 

Benches added, ready for some paint. 

The interior has been painted, now to scratch up a motor for the motorboat. 

Starting to come together, but it needs a bit more work. 

Paint on the hull and the outboard motor is more or less complete (just needs the handle). 

Main painting is done, now to start on the base. First, fill in most of the "mould" with clay... 

Almost forgot to use Vaseline as a release agent, but just remembered in time. Whew! Now we wait for the silicone to dry. 

Added a few boating accessories... never go out on the water without paddles, a bailing bucket and a bit of rope to tie off. 😉 

A decal on the prow and a decal on the base... and we're all done!