Titanic 1912 by Winnie - Trumpeter - 1/200 - PLASTIC

[Winnie]

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!

[yvesvidal]

Finally, someone will cover that MONUMENTAL kit from Trumpeter. I have been waiting for this moment, a long time.

Thank you so much Winnie for launching this massive endeavor. We will all enjoy it immensely.

 

 

For information, there is a very active Forum on the Titanic, in French (not sure if you can decipher it or not), but it has a lot of information and these guys are searching around the world for after-market parts to make the model even better than it is: 

 

https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/f32-montages-titanic-sisterships

 

and this one in particular: 

 

https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/t25181-montage-titanic-trumpeter-1-200-par-le-barbenchon

 

Yves

 

 

 

[Winnie]

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!

[Freezing Parrot]

I'm looking forward to seeing your progress! I like your idea of building sub-assemblies. It seems like a good way to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Bon voyage!

[clearway]

i have this one lurking on top of the wardrobe in the bedroom as no room to store in my workshop- hopefully start her soon but i have a few projects on the go already! god speed and happy modelling.

 

Keith

[RGL]

Happy to see a massive plastic model here mate! Welcome. Any advice freely given (no matter how rubbish it may be). 

[Veszett Roka]

Hi Winnie,

 

i'm following your project with interest. I have built (well before the 1997 film) the Academy 1:350 as a technical demonstrator for absolute beginners, what you can achieve with no tools other than a knife and some brushes. Wasn't a pleasant build though, but the result is not at bad as i think.
So i'm really curious about this huge kit, what are the differences and similarities, what changed in the past 30+ years.

Edited July 14, 2021 by Veszett Roka

[Winnie]

On 7/13/2021 at 11:47 AM, yvesvidal said:

Finally, someone will cover that MONUMENTAL kit from Trumpeter. I have been waiting for this moment, a long time.

Thank you so much Winnie for launching this massive endeavor. We will all enjoy it immensely.

 

 

For information, there is a very active Forum on the Titanic, in French (not sure if you can decipher it or not), but it has a lot of information and these guys are searching around the world for after-market parts to make the model even better than it is: 

 

https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/f32-montages-titanic-sisterships

 

and this one in particular: 

 

https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/t25181-montage-titanic-trumpeter-1-200-par-le-barbenchon

 

Yves

 

 

 

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!

[Winnie]

@RGL, I will take advice and light gentle banter and ribbing, like a good sailor!

 

I will attempt not to disappoint.

Edited July 15, 2021 by Winnie
speling...

[Viggin900]

On 7/14/2021 at 8:07 AM, Veszett Roka said:

Hi Winnie,

 

i'm following your project with interest. I have built (well before the 1997 film) the Academy 1:350 as a technical demonstrator for absolute beginners, what you can achieve with no tools other than a knife and some brushes. Wasn't a pleasant build though, but the result is not at bad as i think.
So i'm really curious about this huge kit, what are the differences and similarities, what changed in the past 30+ years.

I know this was created from 3D files painstakenly developed over many years of pictures. There is an interesting video on youtube about it. Every rivet, and porthole was studied. The most accurate structure created or may ever will be of the titanic.

[Kevin]

On 7/13/2021 at 5:47 PM, yvesvidal said:

Finally, someone will cover that MONUMENTAL kit from Trumpeter. I have been waiting for this moment, a long time.

Thank you so much Winnie for launching this massive endeavor. We will all enjoy it immensely.

 

Yves

 

 

i must  admit im surprised no one else on here has started this build

 

i was one of the many that was not kind to Trumpeter over the design and pre release of this kit, there are still flaws with the design which they chose to ignore, to top it all they then put the funnels on back to front in the preproduction photos

 

however, it does build into a lovely build, and i am looking forward to watching this take shape good luck @Winnie

[Winnie]

Thanks for the kind comments sailors! Much appreciated. I too was surprised there was no builds here. I've ben looking for some that have done the ship just to see techniques etc. I've been watching a couple of video builds on YouTube, but they are slow, just like me! 

 

OK, I wanted to touch some glue to plastic, I decided to start with the deck houses, and do them as mini-kits within the kit itself. I started with sanding off any minor detail that needed gone. Basically I have cleaned all the decks to be ready for the wooden deck, and now I did all the sides of the Boat Deck-houses. there were hatches, railings and ladders to remove.

 

The first one I completed only had 2 portholes, 1 hatch/door and a ladder. this one sits on top of the 2nd class promenade entrance. I also started with the windows, for the actual entry, but will have to figure out how to diffuse and distribute the light this far up on my kit. I have thought of using parchment paper without wax glued behind the windows, clear acetate behind the PE then the PE frame, I guess all I can do is try!

 

 So, not much to show, only had 1 hour at the bench yesterday, but better than no hour!

 

Deck-houses with details removed

 

The door looks crooked, but I swear it's straight!

 

Where the little house goes:

 

The window frames fit very exactly into the frames. Now I just have to figure how to get the "glass" cut. I may try to use my wife's Cameo cutter.

 

There are quite a few of these, and there are 3 points to remove on each.. careful but relaxed work!

[yvesvidal]

Winnie,

 

If you plan to put lights into this model (and you should do it), you will have to paint the inside of the walls with matte black paint. Otherwise, it will leak through the plastic or any white paint on the outside. Be very meticulous there and do not let a single area unpainted, on the inside.

 

I had to fight this with my Trumpeter submarine and the Moebius 2001 Discovery space ship. Light leaks are ugly and ruin the overall appearance of the model.

 

Yves

Edited July 22, 2021 by yvesvidal

[Winnie]

Thanks for the tip @yvesvidal! I will certainly paint the interiors! I will use the Tamiya LP-4 flat black lacquer paints!

[Winnie]

On 7/22/2021 at 8:51 AM, Winnie said:

Thanks for the tip @yvesvidal! I will certainly paint the interiors! I will use the Tamiya LP-4 flat black lacquer paints!

I obviously don't know my Tamiya LP colors yet... LP-4 is white! lol. No I shall use LP-3 Flat Black internally, a much better choice.

 

I also decided to do the windows on the deckhouses, instead of manually cutting them in acetate, I decided to utilize my wife's Silhouette Cameo 4, after all I bought it for her (with ulterior motives...)

 

 

Without the windows the houses would look something like this:

 

when I added the "glass" they look more like this:

 

I obviously have to add the frame on the second one, I just used this as an example.

 

I made almost all the windows that are on the various decks, except the ones that already have "stained glass" included from the aftermarket set.

 

I thought of making it for sale, and I had good response already! 

 

Anyway, A good use of my time at work, sitting alert!

Edited July 25, 2021 by Winnie
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[yvesvidal]

This assembly is going to be epic !!! Superb !

 

Yves

[Kevin]

any more progress on this build ?

 

 

[Kevin]

lol thats a no then

[Winnie]

On 5/7/2022 at 12:43 AM, Kevin said:

lol thats a no then

Ahh!

 

Not forgotten about, but stalled out, about to get her back in the dock again!

 

I got a new job, which involved travel, move to smaller place, more travel, move to a bigger place, and now, finally have the "Harlan and Wolfe" yad open again. I'm just completing another smaller and quicker project first.

 

Also, I screwed up the minbrass plates something fierce, but the Midwest Model SHop made the same plates in styrene, so the first order of business will be working those on!

 

Cheers

Harald

[Massimodels]

Can’t wait to see the progress when you do make some – those windows look very good it’s quite a good idea. I am yet to see a very convincing log of this kit, but very interested in this one. 

 

Keep us posted!