Markie Smizzle Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi All, My friend gave me his model kit, after it had been sitting atop his kitchen units for nearly a decade. I have so far stripped as much paint as I could, and given it a deep clean to remove all dirt and grease. Next steps will be filling in some cracks in the plastic, then priming her 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJS Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 What year was that kit issued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Nice wooden decks are available for her :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, EJS said: What year was that kit issued? I posted mine up in 2012 and from memory I think it had been out a year or two by then. (Thanks for resurrecting my RFI post Markie - over 4 years between comments! I wonder if that is some kind of BM record?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, EJS said: What year was that kit issued? This was issued in 2004 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 1 hour ago, clipper said: Nice wooden decks are available for her :-) Oooh nice! Do you know who supplies them? I'm looking for some 1/400 figures too; may have to make do with the Eduard airport ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, johnny akes said: I posted mine up in 2012 and from memory I think it had been out a year or two by then. (Thanks for resurrecting my RFI post Markie - over 4 years between comments! I wonder if that is some kind of BM record?) Haha maybe it is! I found it on Google, then just had to comment. It's awesome! I have the 1/700 version too, after all, she's my favourite ocean liner after the QE2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Artwox do the deck, Gold Medal Models do etched brass details such as railings and ladders and the Eduard figures are a good bet. Enjoy, it's a great kit. Plenty of reference books out there too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 30 minutes ago, Jockster said: Artwox do the deck, Gold Medal Models do etched brass details such as railings and ladders and the Eduard figures are a good bet. Enjoy, it's a great kit. Plenty of reference books out there too. Thanks for that, I will make a wish list ready for payday. I had seen a guy who built it who was in a Hellenic group, had figures, and used resin to fill the swimming pools. Something I also wish to try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 If you feel really adventurous, you can get sheets of plain planked deck to cut up for all the balconies. If you get the Artwox deck, keep the film that covers the adhesive side, you can put that on top of the deck as a mask to keep it clean during your build! There is a Haynes manual for the Queen Mary 2. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 13 hours ago, Jockster said: If you feel really adventurous, you can get sheets of plain planked deck to cut up for all the balconies. If you get the Artwox deck, keep the film that covers the adhesive side, you can put that on top of the deck as a mask to keep it clean during your build! There is a Haynes manual for the Queen Mary 2. It seems very hard to get hold of! pretty much everywhere is out of stock. I think I'll just go with paint and wash. It's more work, but isn't that why we love our hobby so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 That's certainly true Markie, I cannot remember where I got my planked sheet from but I do remember that I had trouble tracking some down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have spent a little time tonight filling cracks in the plastic, re-attached parts, and seam lines. As you can see, she's had a rough time as a very neglected kit. That's changing now of course! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Jockster said: That's certainly true Markie, I cannot remember where I got my planked sheet from but I do remember that I had trouble tracking some down. I would love it if I could get some for real cheap. I'm quite lazy like that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Searched through my eBay purchase history but no joy. If I find it I'll let you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You may already know this but if you have the bow thruster doors open then have the stabiliser fins retracted and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, Jockster said: You may already know this but if you have the bow thruster doors open then have the stabiliser fins retracted and vice versa. Yeah thanks for the heads up, it was my friend who wanted them open, as it's his model, but I get to build and keep it. I'm not complaining at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Is this the same one that resided in Sunderland for a while Mark or are there two? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 hours ago, stevej60 said: Is this the same one that resided in Sunderland for a while Mark or are there two? Hi Steve, it is indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, Markie Smizzle said: Hi Steve, it is indeed. Yea,I declined it life's too short,mind I did walk away with the 1/32 Heinkel I have a WIP going but not touched it for a few week's as I'm busy with the Chieftan for the NATO gb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Ha I don't blame you. Gregg told me that you managed to persuade him away from it on one of your last visits. He also said he'll drop off the instruction manual at your house for me or Chris to collect, so I will be able to catch you face to face for a change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Markie Smizzle said: Ha I don't blame you. Gregg told me that you managed to persuade him away from it on one of your last visits. He also said he'll drop off the instruction manual at your house for me or Chris to collect, so I will be able to catch you face to face for a change. No probs Mark,a tour of the loft may be in order,just rotated the exhibit's! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Smizzle Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, stevej60 said: No probs Mark,a tour of the loft may be in order,just rotated the exhibit's! Ah you legend! I don't think I've been up there since 2005. The living room is our display area, which you're also privy to. I have sanded the ship seams down and I have the bridge tower to do, as I snapped it back off this afternoon. I need to try and reinforce it if you know how to? I was thinking of using some sprue behind it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) On 15/02/2017 at 11:58 PM, Jockster said: There is a Haynes manual for the Queen Mary 2. By her naval architect, Stephen Payne no less. But remember she had a refit adding cabins up top last year. And I see in his month's 'Ships Monthly', etc there is a new book by him on the QE2. Think it was here we'd a good debate about her actual hull colour, search it out - it is Cunard Federal Grey! ps The pdf Revell manual is here as product/kit # 05223 https://www.revell.de/en/service/download-area.html (bookmark that one for future reference) and the direct download https://www.revell.de/fileadmin/import/images/bau/05223_%23BAU_QUEEN_MARY_2.PDF (4.55Mb) Edited February 18, 2017 by clipper links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 On 16/02/2017 at 6:48 PM, Jockster said: That's certainly true Markie, I cannot remember where I got my planked sheet from but I do remember that I had trouble tracking some down. I got mine from Hobbyeasy in Hong Kong - great service, very well wrapped and here within a week http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/pgx5uwwiahco7pbkofmg.html Getting expensive though. (It's a PE set for the 1:400 AIDA DIVA/ BLU, etc that is like hens teeth, revell #00717, so if you ever see it nab it for me, thanks!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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