ChrisSC Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I had originally planned to cut my own wood decks for this model and then became aware of a manufacturer who was planning to release a set of wood decks for this kit. After cutting a few I decided to abandon cutting them myself and put Lusitania on hold until the decks were released. While waiting I did do as much painting as I could that wouldn't be affected by not having the decks. I also built a few 1/600 ships during my wait. Last week the decks arrived and I have now returned to building this model. I really like the kit...and the actual ship. She was hard to find and my being in the US and having to have her shipped to me from Australia was a bit of an expense. The decks I just received are designed to tuck under bulkheads and such, they are not cut around objects on the decks. This does not work well with this model as the fitment of parts is very height sensitive. Even these very thin veneer decks will add enough height to throw off fitment. The deck also will not fit in the slot of the promenade walls with the wood decking glued on requiring me to cut them back from the edges. This is only an issue on the lower decks which thankfully will not be visible to the extent that you would notice upon completion of the model. This height issue does not come into play on the top decks which are visible so they can be installed as designed, tucked under. It would have been a very big challenge for me to cut the uppermost deck myself as it is very complex, so I am truly thankful this deck set became available. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Yes! This is what we need - More ocean liners I say! 🧐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orso Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Exactly. As I'm planning to convert the Airfix Mauretania in to the Lusitania I have to follow this. Not only that. Looking at the pictures I think I found a solution to a problem I have on another kit. Thank you for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantGoodale Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I have the Entex boxing of that kit. Unfortunately, there were no instructions with it. Is there any way I could get a copy of the instructions? I will gladly pay all reasonable expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, GrantGoodale said: I have the Entex boxing of that kit. Unfortunately, there were no instructions with it. Is there any way I could get a copy of the instructions? I will gladly pay all reasonable expenses. I'm new to the site and am not sure if there is a rule against posting them but I would be more than happy to scan my instructions in and send them to you. Can you add attachments to a private message? Let me know how to go about it and I'll get them to you somehow through the internet. I sent you a private message. Edited October 23, 2020 by ChrisSC Added a message to a member 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 I'm in favor of all the liners I can get as they are my favorite subject. If I run out of ocean liners the other vessels I'm a fan of are battleships....but they are a second choice! I fitted and glued down some more wood decking on my 1/350 Lusitania today. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 7:06 AM, ChrisSC said: If I run out of ocean liners the other vessels I'm a fan of are battleships....but they are a second choice! Gidday Chris, how can battleships be a second choice for ANYTHING, except maybe battle-cruisers. Oh well, there's no accounting for people's tastes! 😁 Seriously, that wood decking you've applied looks really good, and should enhance the model's appearance considerably. The ship certainly had graceful lines. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Yep Jeff I'm a liner fan but do appreciate a battleship too. Some progress on my Lusitania. That big deck is giving me lots of trouble to install as the hull is a bit warped. Just making things worse trying to fix it after it's glued. Best to just leave it be. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Adding some of the easier details to Lusitania. It's much more enjoyable than wrestling with gluing decks! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 That’s looking extremely tidy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: That’s looking extremely tidy! Thanks Bandsaw Steve. She's getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 This is looking AWESOME! Well done Chris. Will print this out and keep it for when I build mine. The decks came out great. Regards, Pete in RI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Cracking build, and like Steve said - really neat and clean Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thanks Pete and Rob. Lusitania is getting some rear end work. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Meticulous work so far, the decks look excellent and worth the effort. Ocean liners and battleships certainly - [don't say it...don't say it...] - float my boat too! [doh!] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Just went to Scaledecks (Amazon) last night and bought a deck set. The photo's on the site look amazingly familiar 🤔😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, europapete said: Just went to Scaledecks (Amazon) last night and bought a deck set. The photo's on the site look amazingly familiar 🤔😆 Thanks Alan P, I agree on the liners and battleships! Yes europapete I got the first deck. I was waiting since May. He sent it to me at no charge if I would send some photos of the model being built for his website. Certainly a fair exchange!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Lusitania Funnels are up and rigged. The ventilator covers are also installed. The funnel caps are not glued yet, just stuck on there crooked. Two of the ventilator covers had to be skewed as the rigging was hitting them. The funnels also wouldn't sit straight on their platforms, they rocked side to side so I used a slower setting epoxy to give me some time to get them to sit straight. The covers were tedious and so was threading the funnel cables but I'm glad I now have at least some of those lines out of my way. It was becoming a tangled mess with EZ Line laying everywhere. That's it for today!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Coming along nicely there Chris. Yep, certainly was a fair exchange! Any idea how many were made on the first batch? it said there were only 3 left when I placed the order, so that's 2 now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 36 minutes ago, europapete said: Coming along nicely there Chris. Yep, certainly was a fair exchange! Any idea how many were made on the first batch? it said there were only 3 left when I placed the order, so that's 2 now. Thanks europapete. The last time I looked on Ebay there was one left and the listing said 8 sold. I think he sells on Amazon too. I am guessing but it looks like he made around 10. I'm sure he'll make more if they are selling. I had quite a few people ask me where I got them on other forums so probably when the word gets out that they are being made I suspect that might spur some people that have the kit sitting to start a build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Fantastic, a real treat to see your work. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks so much Moa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 So much lovely work going on here, what a fantastic project. It's good to see the beautiful shapes of this liner treated so nicely. It makes me thinking I must do another classic liner again, it's a long time since Titanic now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 My wood deck set arrived over the weekend and its gorgous. It has all the deck cutouts and is a very nicely made product. Anyone who has this kit should get a set. Regards, Pete in RI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSC Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Thanks Bengalensis. These precut railings are really giving me a hard time on this model. In hindsight I think I would have been better off using generic railings and cutting them myself as I usually do instead of trying to make all these fit. The wood decks and some warped parts aren't helping the fit either. The front wheelhouse was the worst so far. Not my best job of getting this one together. You only get one of each so if you mess it up you have to live with it. I'm gonna live with it lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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