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Those etch railings look spot on.  Well done. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Aft Portside Davits added along with the Lifeboat Guard rails. The railing that divides the Officers Promenade from the First Class Passengers Promenade has been moved to its correct position adjacent to the 3rd Davit aft, rather than the 4th. Olympics was originally adjacent to the 4th Davit but it was found that the Crew didnt need as much space so it was given over to Passengers. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Lovely work, you are doing a very nice renovation of this model of such an iconic ship - well done!! 
Kev 
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She's looking fab, credit to your patience and attention to detail.... Wonderful work..... Regards Alan
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She is looking splended. Mmmmm might be time i looked at doing a Titanic again😎 Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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All the Starboard Side Davits and Guard Rails have been fitted now. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Beautiful work
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Both masts have been added and the aft cranes. I have also started the rigging on the Forward mast. Also added an extremely blown up image of the Bridge instruments as well. Titanic5972 attached the following image(s): On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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absolutley fantastic work, a real credit to this model regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Very nice work sir, I love the bridge detail!!
Kev
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Very nice progress, looks fantastic Steve
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Hi All Just a quick message to say that The Titanic has not been forgotten. I work seasonally and so I am awaiting the return to work in a few weeks. The last 2 etches I need are the B deck walls and the Promenade Deck walls. Then it will be final fitting out and I'm thinking I may construct a Southampton dockside diorama for her to sit at. On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Progress has been almost at a standstill for a while now. I'm waiting for when funds allow the purchase of the Brass etches for A Deck and B & C decks. €300 for both so it may be a little while longer yet. However the lifeboats have been started and progress on these will be shown soon. On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Ok update time.  The forward Well Deck cranes have been fitted.  The lifeboats have all been placed into their chocks. Now they await the covers.  The remainder of the rigging at the stern has been completed and the final 2 cranes on Aft A Deck added.  And finally the propellers have been fitted. In this view you can really see how twisted the keel was on this model. While I did manage to correct it somewhat, this model will definitely only be viewable from the side. Progress has been made on the funnels as well. They have had a coat of something akin to White Star Buff that I am happy with, though it may not be to everyone's taste, and the black tops are now drying after their coat. Until the next time, happy modelling. On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Nice to see you back m8 . She is looking brilliant Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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You are doing a beautiful job of this
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Glad to see you are back on your build. I have this one in my collection of kits still to build and have managed to get most of the brass sets from France. I see that Minibrass have just added a new grill for the oval done they produce. I also managed to pick up the Amati pkan set and etch set this hachette kit is based on. Your build has been very inspirational and so makes me want to start mine but too many other things on the go at the moment  Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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birdaj2 wrote:Glad to see you are back on your build. I have this one in my collection of kits still to build and have managed to get most of the brass sets from France. I see that Minibrass have just added a new grill for the oval done they produce. I also managed to pick up the Amati pkan set and etch set this hachette kit is based on. Your build has been very inspirational and so makes me want to start mine but too many other things on the go at the moment Great to know that someone else will build due to me lol. The oval dome cover he has just added is due to me. I wasn't happy with the square one so I gave him all the correct dimensions in order to get it made. Glad I did too. Looks so much better! On the Go
RMS Titanic 1/250 (third time)
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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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Titanic5972 wrote:birdaj2 wrote:Glad to see you are back on your build. I have this one in my collection of kits still to build and have managed to get most of the brass sets from France. I see that Minibrass have just added a new grill for the oval done they produce. I also managed to pick up the Amati pkan set and etch set this hachette kit is based on. Your build has been very inspirational and so makes me want to start mine but too many other things on the go at the moment Great to know that someone else will build due to me lol. The oval dome cover he has just added is due to me. I wasn't happy with the square one so I gave him all the correct dimensions in order to get it made. Glad I did too. Looks so much better! Very well done for that. The oval dome will be a great addition. I am still unsure of the 2 sets they do for the sides of the promanard decks because the appear to be steel etch rather than brass and they do not appear to have any surface detail. The amati etch set has this etch for just one of the decks but is more detailed with rivet detail. Its a difficult decision as the minibrass parts are the most expensive of the sets. I do not want to hold off too long in finishing the collection of these parts because you never kniw when they might stop making them. Hope the rest of your build goes well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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