Winnie

Wow what a build! I'm struggling with the language a bit, but I will prevail! I'm not that good a modeler, but I will try! Thanks Yves! I crumpled, and ended up buying the MiniBrass from France's stern plates and details... We will see if I can do it justice!

Wow... got something to inspire me! I'm not that good of a modeller, but I will try to keep the group appraised of my progress! And thanks for the welcome!

Hi good folk of MSW! I will try something I haven't done since I screwed up my friend's Tirpitz when I was about 14... I do build models and have some skill, but I don't measure up to most on here! On to the build, I sold a few kits to make the Titanic fit the budget, and refurnished the model headquarters so that I could have a dedicated desk to my ship, whilst I also work on my other larger scale projects. I got the kit a couple months ago, and have started cleaning up decks to receive the wooden deck parts, and done some minor photo etch work, just ensure I can actually do this! PE is not my favorite material to work with, but I will attempt to do the ship some justice with these parts. My plan is to build subassemblies where I can, and join these together as the build progresses. I have watched a few videos on Titanic builds and other ship builds to see what order I should work in, and what aftermarket sets to get. My 'research' has led me to get the KA Models from Korea for their set, which has PE, 3d printed parts, resin parts, and wooden decks. I have also gotten "fiber optic" strands to do the portholes, I got 5 different sizes, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3MM and also ordered drill bits to the same size so I can install and light the model completely. I have looked at the portholes from Scale Warship, but they don't seem to have them anymore. I also was looking at Stern Plates upgrades from MiniBrass in France, but I'm afraid that may be out of my skill area. We shall see! Anyway, here is a picture of the model as she sits on my new work-table the kit is about 4.5 feet long so it takes most of the desk space, once I've "finished" the hull, I may move it to a side table so I can do sub assemblies and other projects at the main table. The wiskers is drill swarf from the port holes, I've used Porthole Jiggs from Nigels Modeling Benc to drill pilot holes on all the ones that are to be drilled. Thank you for letting post in this exceptional group of modelers!

Wow what a build... Stunning. Oh and I kinda like Ocra...

Wow, just wow. I just recently joined the site to learn some more of shipbuilding. As an old Navy lad (Royal Norwegian Navy, Signalman, then Radio Officer) I have decided to try my hand at sips. This build is simply amazing! I love the details and knowing from building aircraft, that PE is a pain in the A... My absolute favorite part of this build is 1 minuscule ladder that pokes up from the main deck to the 01 level, by the hangar. It goes through the deck and is unfortunately hidden mostly by 4 rafts stacked in front, but wow. I loved that bit. Love all of it, but that just took the cake! Looking forward to reading and learning more! Cheers Harald