discussion Which Titanic kit?

[Mr Bowcat]

Hi Guys,

My missus wants me to build a model of the Titanic, she is fascinated with the ship and the events of it's sinking.

I've had a look online and Revell do a 1/700 and a 1/400 kit. I think the latter will be too big (don't want it taking up to much room on my AFV shelf ).

So, I was wondering if anyone had built the 1/700 kit and what they thought of it, and if anyone has any other recommendations for a decent Titanic kit?

Cheers,

Bob

Edited to add: I've also just come across the Academy kit which comes with lighting (https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/academy-1700-rms-titanic-led-lighting-set/. Has anyone built this?

 

[papa 695]

I think Peter ( peterairfix ) is your man for this one Bob. I'm sure he'll be along with an answer soon.

 

[Guest]

I'm agree with Ian!! Peter is your man

 

[peterairfix]

I would go for the led lit Academy 1\700 far better than Revell one .I am currently doing academy and not much in the way of wiring either.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Thanks Peter. Is it a relatively simple kit, I've not done a floaty thing before.

 

[peterairfix]

Thanks Peter. Is it a relatively simple kit, I've not done a floaty thing before.

I would say an intermediate kit the hull comes in two pieces prepainted in hull red the only painting will be the decks and everything that goes on the upper decks .
Also for more help with the paint colours I use this site google titanic paint and click onto the titanic-model paint web site and you will get a wealth of info for the titanic.
Or try this link http://www.titanic-model.com/paint/

 

[skinflint]

My current build is Revell's 1:700 Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic. Must say I like the kit too.

Out of interest - here is a stunning build of a 1:350 Minicraft Titanic from the USA -

http://www.titanicmodel.net/

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers Tony, I will have a look.