I had these kits when I was a young lad, they were issued by Disney and manufactured by MPC, I loved them, they were my treasures. Now I don't know what happened to them. When you're a kid you think things last forever. Im so happy to see them reissued! Thanks for another great video.
Love these kind of kits. I've had one pre-ordered since April. Even more excited now that I've seen your review. You did a great job. I have the one with the pirate and alligator that I built many years ago. I plan on getting all that are released. Thanks.
Me too, it's really nice. I was too young to enjoy these as the Disney kits but ever since I heard of them I wanted to build them. Now we have the chance!
Had these as a kid, along with the Haunted Mansion series, but always wondered what you do when the rubber band gets old and breaks? If memory serves, they were put in and then the pieces in which they were placed were glued shut, as shown in this video. Just curious.
It was a craft metallic, dry brushed on but can't think of the name brand at the moment. Just browse the metallic craft brands and pick a bronze you like.
I think he uses Rustoleum flat black primer. One one kit he painted the skeleton with flat white primer, but on others he's painted them flat black along with most of the other kit components. I'm not sure why, have asked.
You wouldn't have an extra of this kit you can sell for a reasonable price do you? It's out of stock everywhere and the only ones I can find are on eBay for $140-$170 :(
Imagine of Lindbergh made 1/12 scale sailing ship from the Jolly Rodger series huge and came with all the kits and was a huge ghost ship only in your dreams lol
Brings back memories. I built this in the 1970s as a kid. Great stuff.
I had these kits when I was a young lad, they were issued by Disney and manufactured by MPC, I loved them, they were my treasures. Now I don't know what happened to them. When you're a kid you think things last forever. Im so happy to see them reissued! Thanks for another great video.
I'm really glad they are back. The ebay prices on the originals was insane.
Thank you for doing these as they brought back good memories from when my dad made them all for me as a kid...really excellent work!
Glad you like them!
Just picked up 2 of these... My Grand Daughter and I just enjoyed watching this (She's 4) Now it's time to build ! Thanks for this...Very cool !
Thanks for watching, enjoy! I hope they make more in this series for sure.
Love these kind of kits. I've had one pre-ordered since April. Even more excited now that I've seen your review. You did a great job. I have the one with the pirate and alligator that I built many years ago. I plan on getting all that are released. Thanks.
Me too, it's really nice. I was too young to enjoy these as the Disney kits but ever since I heard of them I wanted to build them. Now we have the chance!
Had these as a kid, along with the Haunted Mansion series, but always wondered what you do when the rubber band gets old and breaks? If memory serves, they were put in and then the pieces in which they were placed were glued shut, as shown in this video. Just curious.
Very very cool. And as usual you've done a great job painting it!
Thanks Dan!
Great job 👍Always liked the models that worked !
Thanks Charlie!
Great job. Your painting is very professional.
Thank you!
Awesome kit!! Great paint/build video on this!
Thanks Brent!
Shiver My Timbers! Set sail ye Hell-Rakers. Great job. Fantastic review! The skull and crossbones is a nice touch!
I loved this one, looking forward to more kits hopefully.
What type of bronze paint did you use for the cannon? It looks so realistic, and it's the one thing I can't get the way I want on this kit so far.
It was a craft metallic, dry brushed on but can't think of the name brand at the moment. Just browse the metallic craft brands and pick a bronze you like.
i was looking at a 1974 issue of vampirella and there was an ad for these skeleton kits with "zap" action.
Yeah, each one has cool rubber band action, or 'zap' as they called it back then.
This is a very welcomed release. Those POTC kits can be found on eBay but they are a fortune if unbuilt.
Cool! I built this one back in the day.
Get another one and do it with your expanded skills. :)
This kit is freakin amazing! Definitely looking into getting one. As always HPI nice job and fantastic review!!
Thanks Brian, glad you like it!
That came out great !
Thanks!
How do you achieve skeleton color? ...... perfect!
I love Army Painter Skeleton Bone paint over black primer.
awesome,i remeber building some of there when i was a kid
Get another one and have fun!
i'm all over it lol,,thanks buddy
Love your reviews. Thanks!
Thanks Larry :)
Really great work I see they have now released two new kits in this series I think I might get them all myself.......................Ken
Thanks! You bet, I want both as well and will build both on the channel when I get them.
Very nice review and amazing build!
I keep with my doubt, ¿did you paint your samurais?.
Ragards!!
Nope, haven't gotten to that project yet. Thanks.
I've been toiling to make plastic wood come out like that but I haven't tried the dark undercoat. What did you spray as that dark primer? Thanks.
I think he uses Rustoleum flat black primer. One one kit he painted the skeleton with flat white primer, but on others he's painted them flat black along with most of the other kit components. I'm not sure why, have asked.
This was originally called Dead man's chest, and was the old Disney Pirates model kits that were out in the 70's.
Yup, it sure was!
Nope, was called "Dead Man's Raft", but close, your age is showing - memory 🤣
This looks amazing! I love it!
Thanks Todd!
You wouldn't have an extra of this kit you can sell for a reasonable price do you? It's out of stock everywhere and the only ones I can find are on eBay for $140-$170 :(
Sorry, I don't stock kits or sell stuff, the kit I review is the only one I get.
Loved "Dead Man's Raft" as a child and you did a GORGEOUS job on this new version. It would be wonderful if Lindberg released the entire series.
We can hope so, I want them all too!
I should have done skull & crossbones. Dang it. Your build is awesome.
Thanks man!
Imagine of Lindbergh made 1/12 scale sailing ship from the Jolly Rodger series huge and came with all the kits and was a huge ghost ship only in your dreams lol
That would be gigantic and wonderful.
hpiguys Workshop :)
I love your channel so much but could you do more ships or boats
Hi there, thanks for the nice words. More ships are coming, but in the meantime this is sort of a ship kit, hope you liked!
Arg! It's a Jolly Kit. I'll have to get me some doubloons for this one!
ARrrrrrrrr thanks matey!
The dagger is so close to hitting the 'X'...
Cool kit
awesome love it!
Thanks Rick!
Awesome!
Thanks Bryan!