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I must say I am blessed with a marvellous family, they decided in their infinite wisdom to each purchase a part of the Mantua's RMS Titanic for my xmas.... This build comes in 4 parts for the static display version, 5 parts if you are going down the R/C route. Brother in law got me Part 1, my son Part 3 and my wife Part 4. Part 2 will not be required and will get Part 5 sometime later... It has been given to me early on condition it is started now and not put into storage like other kits I am collecting.... mainly because my wife and BOL are ardent Titanic fans and want to see this one come together... Part 1, the hull section arrived today so thought I would post and let you see the contents of the box.... I would dearly love to light this one but honestly haven't got a clue on how to get started, best way to go about it and materials to use.. some reflection needs to be done on this subject.. If anyone out there would like to help and guide me through the project of lighting this behemoth then I'd be ever so grateful.... First impressions are of a great looking 1/200 scale kit, well packaged and the materials appear to be of a very high quality. all laser cut. Woods provided are Rose wood, Maple, Mahogani, Lime and Balsa blocks Plans look excellent although a quick review of the build instructions shows they are pretty basic to say the least so will see how we get on with them... Not too sure I like the stickers or decals, will definitely have a think on whether to use them or not.... Here's pictures of the contents.... Happy building all. Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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 Hi Alan She looks a nice comprehensive kit and as always the instructions seam to lose a lot of detail in the translation process   as for the stickers/decals you could mask and spray these areas. I will be looking forward to your build diary regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking forward to the one Alan
You'll find this link interesting about the worlds most accurate model Titanic..
http://www.fineartmodels...itanic/RMS_Titanic.html
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan She looks a nice comprehensive kit and as always the instructions seam to lose a lot of detail in the translation process as for the stickers/decals you could mask and spray these areas. I will be looking forward to your build diary regards Andy Thanks Andy, it is a comprehensive kit considering it's the hull only, two more boxes, parts 3 & 4 should arrive later this week..... The instruction are quite laughable really, sitting studying them and slowly making sense of them..... .. Will start a diary and will see how that turns out.... Thanks again Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in Tom and thanks for the link.... some really nice details contained in those photo's and am sure they will come in very useful... .. Thanks again,, Regards Alan
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Looks Great Alan, will watch with interest as this is on my future wish list. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Alan, Nice prezzy  Looking forward to watching this being built! Regards claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
Waiting in the wings:
Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
finished:
007 Iconic DB5.
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jase wrote:Looks Great Alan, will watch with interest as this is on my future wish list. Thanks Jase, if its on your wish list then I will try to make the diary as detailed as possible especially due to the basic instructions provided... Regards Alan
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claret wrote:Hi Alan, Nice prezzy Looking forward to watching this being built! Regards claret Thanks Claret, right now just studying the process and hopefully will get going tomorrow evening.... Regards Alan
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Wow, put everything else on hold - I really want to see this come together, cant wait Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Wow, put everything else on hold - I really want to see this come together, cant wait Steve Thanks Stevie, can't neglect the SOTS but will be working on this one as much as I can... she's big, 1350mm long and 140mm wide so will take some time to put together.... Will also be carrying out some research for accuracy and of course see if I can actually light up this baby without it catching fire.... ... Regards Alan
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Tom, you are a star.... . I've spent some part of this evening trawling the net and youtube on basic lighting effects for models and still didn't find what I was looking for..... Just had a quick look at your PDF links and think it will be a great start..... .. Maybe an idea to post this link in the Model Making Know How section for all to see as am sure others are a little daunted in undertaking such a project.... Thanks again Tom... Regards Alan
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Your welcome Alan and have done
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really looking forward to your build Alan, its such an iconic ship, what a great family you have, all the best in your build current builds
victory,endeavour,thermoplye,constitution
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alantait wrote:really looking forward to your build Alan, its such an iconic ship, what a great family you have, all the best in your build Thanks Alan and I agree, she is such an iconic ship so just hoping I can do her the justice she deserves.... .. My family are tops and am exceptionally humbled and grateful to all of them,,, Hopefully will make a start tomorrow..... Regards Alan
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Nice gift from your family, look forward to watching this build.
Regards
Foz
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Hi Gandale A great looking kit for an iconic ship. will be watching your build with interest Ken
Completed Models
IJN Yamato, Hachette Titanic, Del Prado Victory, Tamiya 1/16 RC Pershing Tank, HMS Naiad, HMS Prince of Wales, Admiral Hipper, Tirpitz, USS North Carolina
[Current Build
USS Enterprise CV6
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Foz wrote:Nice gift from your family, look forward to watching this build.
Regards
Foz Thanks Foz, just started so will keep everyone updated..... Regards Alan
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Ken wrote:Hi Gandale
A great looking kit for an iconic ship. will be watching your build with interest
Thanks Ken and yes, it is a great kit and to think this is only part 1 of 4 parts, another 2 boxes are scheduled to arrive on Thursday... Will post pics of the contents when they arrive.... Regards Alan
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