Billings boats 1/144 RMS Titanic

[peterairfix]

Got bored yesterday no site so I pulled this one back out and started on forward well deck and the reserve anchor well I still have to plank them but I have done a test fitting
And attached the fore peak

[Ian M]

According to this web site, which seems to be rather up on the subject the Titanic had all three bladed screws while the Olympic had a four bladed center and three bladed port and starboard screws.

https://www.titanicology.com/Titanica/SpeedandRevolutions.htm

[peterairfix]

According to this web site, which seems to be rather up on the subject the Titanic had all three bladed screws while the Olympic had a four bladed center and three bladed port and starboard screws.

https://www.titanicology.com/Titanica/SpeedandRevolutions.htm

Thanks I had found out that titanic had 3 blades on the centre so I now have to find one

[boatman]

Thanks I had found out that titanic had 3 blades on the centre so I now have to find one

Peter not sure but i think i have a 3 bladed brass prop about 1" in size if you will wait a few days i'll have a look to see if i can find it an you can have it for free
chrisb

[peterairfix]

Peter not sure but i think i have a 3 bladed brass prop about 1" in size if you will wait a few days i'll have a look to see if i can find it an you can have it for free
chrisb

That's most kind no hurry I will probably years before I even get to that point

[Ian M]

That's most kind no hurry I will probably years before I even get to that point

The rate you build at you better give Chris your address so he can post it tomorrow lol.

[boatman]

The rate you build at you better give Chris your address so he can post it tomorrow lol.

IVE got to find that prop first Ian as i had it in my hand about last week but where it is now well but will have a look tomorrow an send to pete
chrisb

[Ian M]

At 17ft in 144 scale you are looking at around 1.4 inch or 3.5cm

[boatman]

At 17ft in 144 scale you are looking at around 1.4 inch or 3.5cm

Ian dont you mean 7ft ? as my nimitz was in 1/44 scale an that was only 9ft long
chrisb

[boatman]

HI Peter well i just spent all morning lookin through all my boxes of modeling stuff an well i could not find that three bladed prop for nuts an had to give up so just as i was walking out of my room i see out the corner of my eye something glinting a gold colour an just had a look an yes ive found the prop so if you send me your address BY PM Peter i will send it to you for free ok
chrisb

[peterairfix]

Pm sent

HI Peter well i just spent all morning lookin through all my boxes of modeling stuff an well i could not find that three bladed prop for nuts an had to give up so just as i was walking out of my room i see out the corner of my eye something glinting a gold colour an just had a look an yes ive found the prop so if you send me your address BY PM Peter i will send it to you for free ok
chrisb

Pm sent

[peterairfix]

'A' Deck planked and finished

[Ian M]

Ian dont you mean 7ft ? as my nimitz was in 1/44 scale an that was only 9ft long
chrisb

I was talking about the center prop. It was 17ft in diameter. which at 1:144 works out at about 1 and 3/8 of an inch or 3.5cm

[boatman]

I was talking about the center prop. It was 17ft in diameter. which at 1:144 works out at about 1 and 3/8 of an inch or 3.5cm

OK Ian i understand
chrisb

[Bri62]

Just caught up .....that's one monster build, following with interest