Just normal soldering. No issues with the lamp.

Yes we still enjoy the screen. With a light controlled room you should be fine.

Thank you!

@@diyhometheaterguy You’ve inspired me to go farther! I put a role of 9 color strand wire on my Christmas list. I hope it’ll help me keep track of the lighting. Definitely on my future ships I give extra effort to the topic.👍👍

@@BoilerDan1 🤣🤣 that is awesome! I definitely should have used more of the smaller gauge wires on mine. Still have lots to do. I even made my own ropes with wires inside to hide them. I should post a video showing that.

🤣🤣 Thank you for your kind words! I tried to reduce the music, but this new editing software didn't work so well at that part. I think I will still look around for something else. I keep learning new things and trying different stuff on the Pearl. Like the ropes. I like the look of the ones I make and then had to redo them lol. I only get a chance to work on it on the weekends and then not every time. It's slow going, but it will get done!

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.

Thank you!

You can find them online. Amazon has them for around $340 shipped. Prices vary depending on where you get it from. Still working on mine, slow going from a cross country move and such.

Mine didn't come with English. So I rely on Google translate, pictures, videos and everything else I can find from others. Not really that big of a deal to be honest.

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

This was compared with the black diamond from screen innovations, not the slate.

Vava is not a thing in USA I think.

@@elmalloc comes to Short throw laser projectors NOT those ones u have , VAVA GOT A great pic quality & feathers & best of all in lower price compare to new , LG , Samsung & Hesinse LG9 is in $5-$6000, as basically u paying for brand name not for the Projector, I got the VAVA CHROMA with 120" ALR screen for $2800 on the BEST promotion deal of the year, they had on launch day back in September 13th ! VAVA is THE thing in U.S , but they are new & is American projector from Sanfransico California, the first VAVA came on 2019 & kicked all the short throw projectors in the a** in pic quality & feathers & of course the price, ALOTS videos in You tube about it & they doing the same thing this time around with this CHROMA & sold many of them in millions in Indigo on launch day!

Thank you!

@@diyhometheaterguy No Problem!

Hi, my projector is at 2400 lumens and its in eco mode so less than that. For the size this one can be made any size you want. Reach out to me at [email protected] and I can check prices for you.

@@diyhometheaterguy will do!

@@diyhometheaterguy this is what I figured. I have a 3000 lumens projector at home so this image would look a LOT better than it does here. Thanks for the vid. Helping me out in deciding which fixed frame ALR screen I want to get for my livingroom TV replacement Projector Setup

18 feet and 143"

Wow that was quick lol. Cheers!

Yes we can ship to Denmark. Please contact me at [email protected]

🤔 either that or it may just be time for a new bulb. But Panasonic has some 3lcd lasers you should check out

I've got a 6500 lumens projector, I wonder what will happen.

Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I am a US rep and can answer any questions you may have.

They legit. Bought 120" ALR screen with eyelets directly from them via alibaba (they have golden supplier status there with positive reviews all around the world) in the middle of november and my payment protection expired long time ago but my screen finally arrived today (Russia). I paid $100 for cheap (and therefore slow) "to the door" delivery and they somehow delivered it without need of paying taxes which is cool. Also on some point, about month after shipping, i was contacted by the scammer who knew that i'm awaiting goods and wanted money for "delivery", xyscreen agent told me to ignore him. So that's my experience with them.

This design is what they offer for zero edge, I don't know if they have anything else, but I think if you wanted true zero edge you could build it and not put the outer frame on. That would be true zero edge. As for the acoustically transparent screen they do offer the material and any size. Email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to discuss it with you further.

I just pick up the vava projector and vava screen since I can't find any clr screen for cheaper then $600.

Vava screen is no longer available. And it was 699.

@@huawu8159 no, it was $599, but it will probably be back in stock next year

I just got a quote for material only from XY for $400 to cover a 120" screen.

Through xy screens.

I think it depends on the application. For an ALR screen it's fantastic and performs better than the grey screen. But if you have total control over the lights in your room the grey screen is fine.

@@diyhometheaterguy it’s for an upstairs loft. Not really much light control. What kind of gain screen do you recommend? We watch sports football during the day. Watch the news and movies TV shows at night

@@joewertman4314 I use 0.8 gain and also do not have much control over the lights so I would recommend something similar. Are you using a short throw projector?

@@diyhometheaterguy no sir I got the jvc lx nz3 which is a laser. I thought about a UST but my son likes breaking things at least a ceiling mounted is high up

@@joewertman4314 very nice. I would do the same screen I have, black crystal 0.8 gain. That way you can still watch in bright light. It will still wash out if really bright, but it's much better than traditional screens.

You can reach me at [email protected]. I would be happy to see what I can do to help you out.

I can help you with this, please reach out to me at [email protected]

@@diyhometheaterguy absolutely

Yes I agree. The level of detail included in the kit you did is much more than this one.

Is yours the ZHL 2019 Golden Addition?

@@BoilerDan1 yes it is.

Very welcome!

Sure give me a few days to get something together

@@diyhometheaterguy thank you, really appreciate it. 🙂

@@SafwanAlavi the video you requested has been uploaded to my channel. Hope it helps!

@@diyhometheaterguy thank you very much for considering my request 🙂

@@SafwanAlavi you are very welcome! I should have included it in the first place lol!

Thank you! I would love to work for Disney or any company to do this! This is definitely putting my engineering skills to work! If you do build a zhl model, I think just like your model, the instructions are...well...a bit of a joke. Figuring how to do things takes the longest. But it's all part of the fun!

DIY Home Theater Guy - Our oldest granddaughter moved to the Disney World area after college. She dreamed of being a princess and did make it to the level of top 40 candidates out of 800 that auditioned. She is now teaching 1st grade at Bay Lake Elementary school that is right behind the Magic Kingdom. She lives just 5 minutes from the back (employee entrance) to the kingdom. She loves it there and is ok with her dream coming up a little short. We just got back from there. It’s a little sad in the parks with so many things not open.... We all need to get back to normal!👍😎👍. After I watch all of your build, I’ll decide on what to build. I learned so much that I could build the same one but now know better when to add things earlier. Definitely do more below deck prior to putting the top deck into place! I’m really looking forward to seeing your Black Pearl become a true treasure!

@@BoilerDan1 awesome to hear about your granddaughter. I agree that we definitely need to get back to normal! This year is just nuts! Hopefully my build doesn't hold you up on deciding what to do next. My current issue is how to hide all the wires and speakers, but still have them be accessible if needed. I think I have a solution for it but we will see. It will definitely make the ship unique! Did some work on the bow today. I'm finding that your videos and photos from others online are more helpful than the instructions!

Thank you for the inspiring words! I followed your build and your videos helped me out a lot as well. I am not documenting my build as well as you did, but rather little tips and things that I found helpful. I finished lighting the cannons and think you will get a kick out of it. I am already planning a case for it, I have experience with building aquariums glass and acrylic, so should be able to get something for it. I should be able to post a cannon update this weekend and of some of my progress.

Dan - I followed your Black Pearl build and loved it. I pulled the trigger on one for myself but it will be quite a while before I can start it as I'm working a couple of other kits right now. I hope you'll do another ship build in the future.

@@diyhometheaterguy Looking forward to seeing your progress on this. Just don't get overwhelmed! A wise man said "If you have to rush then it isn't a hobby."

@@deathproofpony thank you for the kind words. I am having a great time building this kit and learning a lot! For my first build it's turning out very nicely. Plus the additions I am making are taking it to the next level I think. I am not showing every step in detail, but hope you enjoy the updates and maybe get some inspiration for your build.

@@deathproofpony Yes, I will do something all the way through my build. You have also hooked up with @DIY Home Theater Guy! You really need to check out his build. It's going to be amazing. He purchased the ZHL version and it is by far a superior kit. But regardless, we are all in this together helping out each other is a great thing as beginning modelers (speaking of myself). I've been out of town a few days but will do more finishing work on my version of the Pearl in the coming days / weeks! I'll post a final/final video then. Thanks for watching and joining in the conversation on building The Black Pearl.