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  1. So then.... HERE IT IS! After a few months working on this pretty much on and off, when time allows etc I have finished it (bar adding a flag and a few decals) The worst bit was actually the transfers at the end for the yellow/gold line along the side of the hull. They broke off as I removed them so I just decided to paint it instead. Some of the decals also broke apart so I am just going to make my own in Photoshop and stick them on Pretty happy with is considering it's my first build of any kind....
  2. Thanks guys, the rigging for a couple of the cranes could have been a bit better but overall pleased with it so far. This is actually my first proper model ever I would say, not counting a small spitfire I made in school over 20 years ago. Promenade deck going on shortly.
  3. Once again, thanks for the advice guys, very useful. The build is well underway. Quite a lot of detailed parts already in place, especially around the stern of the ship. I have mostly been following the instructions given on the sheet as I feel that should give me a logical process to follow. The trickiest parts so far have been the cranes, rigging for the cranes and the staircases but the next step is to glue all the parts to the promenade deck, which also needs one more coat of paint. Really enjoying it though and can't wait to see the final result. Here is a photo of it in the 'dockyard'... front railings glued in and masked to hold in place. Some areas will need touching up with paint obviously but it's coming along slowly.
  4. Indeed! Very lucky indeed to have that, went in there today and bought a sprue cutter, some sanding sticks and a craft knife. They were very helpful. The model arrived today and I cant wait to get going properly. Thanks for the info regarding the paints and the heads up on the rigging, that's really useful. The instructions seem to suggest you just start painting the parts without primer but you would suggest applying it to the hull sections? Just the hull or do i need to primer the other parts? I also noticed the kit does not come with paints required for the anchor or the brass colour for the propellers so i will definitely be raiding the model shop again soon. Thanks, Chris
  5. Guys thank you so much for your advice, lots of really useful information there. In terms of tools, as chance would have it I do have some halfords red primer in the garage, tweezers and masking tape, other paint brushes (and a craft knife....somewhere) Luckily I have a model shop in town (and a halfords) fairly nearby so anything else I need i.e craft accessories, extra paints etc I should be able to locate fairly easily. I did in-fact go for the 1:400 Revell 100th Anniversary one and it should be arriving within the next 2 days. If more paints are required (which I am fairly sure they will be) then no problem. I guess that's the penalty of being a newbie I did wonder about how to treat those 'nubs of plastic' that are left attached to the part after cutting it away from the sprues. Craft knife/sanding sticks seem like the best approach Very good point about buying a smaller model though, even of a different model altogether, just to nail down the basics and 'see how it all fits together' as you said. All the photo's I have seen of this model look very impressive and If I can get it looking anywhere near those I will be happy. No doubt i'll have some other questions along the way and may even start a new thread as you suggested but anyhow I'll keep you all updated on my progress. Thanks Again, Chris
  6. It's this one isn't it?..... https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/academy-1700-rms-titanic-led-lighting-set/ I have seen that, looks really impressive. Where would I find out the paints that I'd need for that?
  7. That's great thanks, I'll probably go with the Airfix one then as there doesn't seem to be that much difference between the two and they both have good reviews. It comes with the paints & glue which is convenient. Looking forward to getting started!
  8. Hi everyone, I'm Chris, this is my first post here. I will be honest and say that I don't have any prior modelling experience, apart from maybe completing an old spitfire airfix kit many years ago. Like many others I have always been fascinated with the Titanic disaster and have always fancied having a go at making one from a model kit, so now I have decided, right...time to take on this challenge. There seem to be quite a few out there on the market. I did look at the Revell 1:400 scale one but that one is rather too big. Ideally I want a kit that gives you everything you need to build it i.e the paints & glue as well. It seems to be between the Airfix 1:700 seen below or...the Revell version Which one would you guys recommmend is the best for a beginner & most accurate in terms of its detail? Also If there are any other/better 1:700s out there please suggest those. Thanks for your help.
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