Sorry….. I just remembered that you were moving and maybe even building a new home……. I’ll keep checking 😂👍👍

Thanks for following up on my build! I plan on editing and uploading something this weekend. Probably just a quick video and some pictures. I've definitely been busy with the move and house and such! I've got a long way to go with the ship but so far it's looking good.

Updated video is posted. Trying out new software for editing videos. Hope it's OK.

Good question! I'm not sure why they call it the golden version. I think it has to do with the details offered with the kit. But even then most of us add things to the kits to make them unique. Like for mine the shingles and all the LEDs. With mine, all of the pieces that are gold are coated in my lab gold coater or I did in gold leafing. I also know that my golden version is different from my friends, possibly little older. His can be seen on his channel if you search for Boiler Dan. He also has been using gold leafing. Same kit except for some minor parts, but we are doing the finishing and building different. I do have to say that the Golden version is better than other kits of the pearl that I have seen. If you decide to build one, myself and Dan are happy to help! I'm in process of moving to a new house so it might be February before I can update more on my build!

@@diyhometheaterguy Thank you for your detailed reply. I really appreciate it. Very strange the guy at ZHL shows a golden item, calls it golden, but supplies in plain metal/lead. Things like that make me wary of buying because of the misrepresntation of a product. I've had my eye on the bigger all scenario version for years. This one stood out because it's half the price. Shipping is expensive, which is what's held me off, plus I wanted to see what the quality was like, so thank you for your videos. Another option I'm playing with is getting a laser cutter and making my own kit. I'll keep an eye on your channel too and subscribe.

@@HAL9000. I think the kits are OK. I have another of the Bounty that is a little better, but it was double the price. There are other kits but for the pearl this one is good. Dan built the version you mentioned. He has videos on his channel too. Building the ships is fun and challenging. Take your time and enjoy! Thanks for subscribing, I will have more videos next year once the new house is done.

@@diyhometheaterguy I've subscribed to BoilerDan1. thanks. I'll take a look at his videos. The scratch build one I've been following is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd-Ai5iZl9G5g5s.html&ab_channel=ModelShips