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Hi All i have just purchased a part way built Hachette 1:250 Titanic. I am planning on stripping it down and starting again as the keel is not very straight and id like to make it true. I have managed to cut the decks off, however the keel and frames are very securely PVA'd on. I have heard of steaming these parts to loosen the glue but have never attempted it before. Can anyone give me some hints and tips as to how to go about it? Thanks On the Go
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Hi '5972, I used to know a "Chippy" in the R.N. who used vinegar after he soaked the joints (either steamed or just water)......It always seemed to work well for him and may be worth a try.................Tony
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As just mentioned above,Ive always found if you just pour boiling water onto the joint and let it soak into the joint for a minute or two,the joint just pulls apart easily. Jon
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Soak the joint in hot water the PVA should become malleable fairly quick. I have wrapped a hot water soaked cloth around a joint before now and that worked ok. Just be mindful that hot water is also used for bending the ply so go easy Good luck Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Personally I wouldn't use boiling water, you need to save the frames and keel and you will risk warping the parts by fast heating and cooling. Warm to hot water should do the trick  Steve
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So having decided not to completely strip it down, I have added the 3 main side and bottom hull pieces. This has straightened out the keel somewhat, and the planking will further do this, I am ordering the etched Minibrass bulkhead replacements as I believe they will look much finer than the cardboard decals supplied. Once these arrive the build can really get underway. Until then, I will concentrate on getting the Hull planked and painted so the major part is done. Pics will be posted as i progress. On the Go
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Look Forward to seeing some pictures of your build Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi all. Here is the first updates of my rebuild. The hull planking first layer has been completed. Next will be filling and sanding to give her a nice smooth finish before the second layer of planking goes on. More updates soon. On the Go
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And if someone could explain how to get my photos to show up here rather than as download links It would be greatly appreciated. On the Go
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Titanic5972 wrote:And if someone could explain how to get my photos to show up here rather than as download links It would be greatly appreciated. Hello,
I believe you need to resize them to 640 x 480? Anything bigger and they will be shown as download links.
Kev
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Ok cheers. I'll give that a go next time On the Go
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Hi all trying again with the pictures. These are the same as the ones previously uploaded but ive resized them so hopefully that works. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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Nice picks I will be following with interest. A liner is on my wants list  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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I have now done the first layer of filler on the hull. It looks Horrendous at the moment but once it is sanded down and has its first coat of primer, any holes will be redone and it will get there. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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While the Hull filler is drying off, the funnels are underway. Just need final filling, sanding, & painting. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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So I will be doing a few modifications to the funnel piping on Funnel 3. I've added a photo that shows the correct piping layout so I will be adding this to my funnel shortly. Picture belongs to Art Braunschweiger I believe. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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RMS Titanic 1/250 (twice), DK Bismarck 1/200, RMS Queen Mary 2 1/400, HMS Hood 1/200
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Here is the latest update. The port side of the hull has now had its second layer of plating applied and i just need to drill the portholes on this side. Starboard side will begin shortly. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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Looking great, some really nice work done her.... .. Nicely done... Regards Alan
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Thanks Alan Having built 2 of these before, I know all the pitfalls and what needs to be modified now. I'm awaiting the arrival of the photo etch set before I can continue the superstructure so now seems the perfect time to get the hull completed, painted and varnished. On the Go
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RMS Titanic 1/250 (twice), DK Bismarck 1/200, RMS Queen Mary 2 1/400, HMS Hood 1/200
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
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So i have ordered my first etched parts for the Titanic. The forward C deck parts, aft C deck parts, and the Bow & Stern profile pieces. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
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RMS Titanic 1/250 (twice), DK Bismarck 1/200, RMS Queen Mary 2 1/400, HMS Hood 1/200
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