discussion Any one built this model ship?

[Guest]

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-1400-rms-titanic-100-year-anniversary-gift-/

How good is it? Comments etc. please

Thanks.

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[peterairfix]

I have built it and it's not a bad kit but if it were me I would go with the academy titanic the quality is that bit better.

 

[Steve O]

Hi Steve there's a chance you may see one at the show on Sunday either built or as a kit.

Steve.

 

[Guest]

Thanks to both.

 

[Guest]

There are so many stands at the show, can anyone suggest names of some sellers likely to sell the Academy Titanic kit?

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Well, not finding the Academy 1:400 Titanic at the show, I have bought it. It arrived today Tuesday (24 hours after ordering via ordinary post!). It is the most complex kit I could have ever imagined. It is very highly detailed and has about 20 to 30 times the number of parts of my biggest kit so far. Its overall length is two feet. As a perfectionist slow worker, will I finish it by Christmas? Hopefully. I will start a thread in Ships Under Construction once I've made some progress.

 

[peterairfix]

I found this if it helps in finding the colours

 

[Guest]

I found this if it helps in finding the colours

Thanks. Really helpful.

One thing: the original Titanic and also kits (including the one that I will be making) has lots of lines (ropes) to secure the funnels and other parts. The manual mentions using pulled out softened sprue for these, but on the same page uses the word "Thread". I assume that Sprue and Thread refer to the same rigging material and that "Thread" doesn't refer to, for example, sewing thread.

Is that correct please?

 

[peterairfix]

Thanks. Really helpful.

One thing: the original Titanic and also kits (including the one that I will be making) has lots of lines (ropes) to secure the funnels and other parts. The manual mentions using pulled out softened sprue for these, but on the same page uses the word "Thread". I assume that Sprue and Thread refer to the same rigging material and that "Thread" doesn't refer to, for example, sewing thread.

Is that correct please?

I have always used grey coloured sewing thread on mine as I don't think pulled out sure would give flexibility needed.
This my academy 1\400 titanic with the sewing thread as the rigging.View attachment 296974

 

[Guest]

Thaty's what I was thinking. Thread it will be. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

I've just ordered the 1:400 Titanic by Academy.
It looks fantastic. I can't wait to crack open the bix.

 

[SimonT]

Steve - this stuff may be a better more scale like option than cotton thread

Mig Rigging

Haven't used it personally but it looks the part in pictures

 

[Tim Marlow]

Steve
Ez line is the same stuff and is cheaper.....I’ve used it for biplanes.
https://www.modellingtools.co.uk/ez-line-31-c.asp
It is elasticated so always looks taught, sticks well with CA glue, and survives knocks etc really well as it gives rather than breaks. Similar stuff is made by Uschi. This pages shows it in use....
https://www.uschivdr.com/products-in-detail/rigging/
Hope these help...John may stock them as well, worth a check because you can use your membership voucher....
Cheers
Tim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just checked....John stocks the Uschi...
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/?s=Rigging+thread

 

[Guest]

It's been a year so maybe he has found something by now.

 

[Tim Marlow]

LOL, only looked at the date on the last post....might be useful to someone else though.....:smiling4: