WestIrelandPat Posted October 30, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) First build of a model in wood. Just over 2 weeks into build. I put very thin line of wood glue on edge of each hull plank before I attached it to hull. It makes structure stronger and better for sanding after I find, cause there is no individual movement of planks in and out when sanding, so result is smoother finish I think anyhow as pics of stern show that I have sanded. Also I painted paper cut out of windows, doors etc in a semi clear varnish to prevent fading of them over years due to sunlight. Anyone else who has any tips greatly appreciated More brains the better. It never hurts to listen Edited October 30, 2014 by WestIrelandPat egkb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestIrelandPat Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks Brian. It my first build with wood so fingers crossed. I wont rush it anyhow. I will do my best at it. I seen the billings model of it and love to build that one after this. I bought photoetch workstation and air brushes. When it comes to painting I will need advice as it not my strong point. I never used airbrush before but have seen lovely results with it from others that use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestIrelandPat Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 1, 2014 I bought the whole kit on ebay a few years ago and just started at it over 2 weeks ago. It cost me 300euro. That about 375 dollors. All the kit was owned by a guy who got married and then had kids and had no time to start it. I have an amati model as well. that still in box. I hope to get a billings Im been saving to get one. I collect alot of things to do with Titanic. I have wood from Olympic and a set of coins celebrating Titanic 100 yrs. There only 500 sets of them worldwide. Lots more things to to do with Titanic but to much to mention. I got my interest in it cause my grandmother just missed it from cobh in county cork. egkb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg92 Posted November 30, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 30, 2014 Following this buid mate I'm up to issue 15 in this series I got mine for $350 australain 1st ever buid but just taking my time with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Faulks Posted September 30, 2022 Share #5 Posted September 30, 2022 I am missing portholes from issue 34, 35 and I think 36 of Hattchette Titanic 250 scale wood model Where can I obtain portholes (these were lost in transit from another person who gave up building the ship Happy to pay including postage to Australia http://www.peterfaulks.net/titanicparts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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