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Though the
default model is not bad in itself, with the addition of the
following special add on kits, the model can be made to be more
exacting from a historic basis. Many of the parts are either
missing or of the wrong design and the following hardware remedies
this.
Click on
the images below to get a larger image.
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| BRASS
PHOTOETCHED PARTS |
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There
are two manufacturers that make these in 1:350 scale for the
Titanic, they are GOLD MEDAL MODELS and TOM'S MODELWORKS.
GOLD MEDAL MODELS
The
photoetchted sets available for the Titanic are:
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Merchant Ship Set (Titanic/Lusitania) |
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| Description |
Railing in several styles, vertical ladders, railing for stairways, crane details, lifeboat rigging, life preservers, special ratlines for Minicraft Titanic and Gunze Lusitania. |
Part No. |
350-3 |
Price |
36.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:700*, 1:600**,1:350*** ,1:192****. |
Notes |
*Fits all 1:700 waterline kits of merchant ships, hospital ships, and ocean liners.
**Fits all 1:600 and 1:570 ocean liner kits by Airfix and Revell.
***Fits Entex/Minicraft Titanic and Entex/Gunze/Revell Lusitania. Also see sheet 350-15 for further detail parts for these models.
****For scratchbuilt models.
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Gold PLUS Titanic/Lusitania Detail Set |
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| Description |
Specific parts for both Titanic and Lusitania kits in 1:350 scale. Illustrated instructions.
Replacement X-frame bracing for eight cargo crane booms, crane boom supports (when cranes are stowed), wireless antenna spreaders with integral rigging fittings, docking bridge support girders, ship's wheel, replacement support legs for Titanic's compass tower, lifeboat safety ropes, and 52 fold-to-shape deck lounge chairs. |
Part No. |
350-15 |
Price |
20.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Supplements GMM No. 350-3
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Ocean Liner Figures |
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| Description |
Fits 1:350 scale Titanic and Lusitania kits. Painting required. Illustrated instructions.
Ocean Liner Figures: contains 218 figures relief-etched in 3-D in .013" thick brass for extra depth and detail. Features adult and child passengers, crew figures, and four member of ship's orchestra (three violinists and one cellist) complete with instruments. Also includes figure of Titanic Captain E. J. Smith with beard and overcoat. 3-D features include early 20th Century clothing styles including hats, coats, and ties.
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Part No. |
350-16 |
Price |
10.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
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Titanic Lifeboat Davits |
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| Description |
A full replacement set of highly detailed 3-D relief-etched brass davits for Minicraft's Titanic. Can be built in stowed or deployed positions. Extra parts provided in case of loss or for practice. Includes simulated rigging in two lengths. For expert modelers. Can be assembled either in stowed or deployed positions.
Fits Minicraft 1:350 scale Titanic kit. Painting required. Illustrated instructions.
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Part No. |
350-16 |
Price |
10.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
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Limited Edition 1:350 scale Titanic Skylights |
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| Description |
This is a set aimed at expert modelers knowledgeable about the Titanic's appearance. No instructions are provided but all parts are identified with etched-in labels. Skylight covers and related parts are provide for both First Class skylights, the crew's galley skylight on the forecastle, the officers' washroom and wireless office skylights aft of the No. 1 funnel, and replacement skylight covers for the engine room casing. Other items included on this set are tie-down chains for the lifeboats, railing gates for First Class areas on the upper decks, and special railings for the platforms on the electric cargo cranes. |
Part No. |
No part number |
Price |
10.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
This Limited Edition set will eventually be discontinued due to the inclusion of corrected skylight patterns on the upgraded Minicraft kit.
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For more information visit GMM's Web site at:
Gold Medal Model
Mailing
address:
Gold
Medal Models Gold Medal Models
Route 2, Box 3104, -or- 1412 Fisherman Bay Road
Lopez, Washington, Lopez, Washington,
98261, U.S.A. 98261, USA |
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TOM'S
MODELWORKS
Tom's Modelworks took the lead in July of 2000 and collaborated with some of the TRMA and Debris Field Rivet Counters to create a wider and more accurate range of brass etched products, many of which were specifically designed for some of the fixes in this tutorial.
Thanks to Tom for listening to all of the Titanic Modelers out there.
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RMS Titanic Rail Set |
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| Description |
Railings, ladders, rat lines & decals. |
Part No. |
4005 |
Price |
17.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:400 |
Notes |
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Titanic Detailing Set |
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| Description |
Cranes, vents, skylights, etc. |
Part No. |
4013 |
Price |
16.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:400 |
Notes |
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Titanic Window Frames |
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| Description |
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Part No. |
4014 |
Price |
12.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:400 |
Notes |
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Titanic Benches |
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| Description |
56 benches |
Part No. |
4015 |
Price |
7.50 USD |
Scales Available |
1:400 |
Notes |
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RMS Titanic Rail Set |
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| Description |
Highly detailed rails with
kick plates, ratlines, tank room rails, gates, stairs, The first
set at the correct scale height, bow rails with correct stanchion
placement to fit the models deck detail.etc... |
Part No. |
3511 |
Price |
17.50 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 3521,22,23,33, & 51
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Titanic Detailing Set |
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| Description |
Vent covers, grill covers,
crane booms and supports, compass tower and stairs, propeller
spanners, block and tackle, bow anchor well grill and grating,
skylight covers, windlass detailing, funnel ladders and platforms,
Marconi/lavatory skylights, boat davit details, ship's wheels,
foredeck skylight, lifeboat guard rails, crane railing and hook.....and
much more. The most complete detailing set for the Titanic currently
on the market. A feast for the superdetailer! |
Part No. |
3523 |
Price |
17.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 3511,21,22,33 & 51
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Titanic Boat Davit & Misc. Detailing Set (multi piece set) |
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| Description |
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Part No. |
3551 |
Price |
17.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
This set recommended for the hard core modeler only. Associated Titanic sets 3511,21,22,23 & 33
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Titanic Window Frames |
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| Description |
Over 270 highly detailed and accurate window frames, tank room covers, double doors, etc. |
Part No. |
3521 |
Price |
12.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Associated titanic sets 3511,22,23,33, & 51
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Titanic Benches |
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| Description |
Highly detailed benches with 2 different style optional center leg (use depends on the modelers mehtod of bench folding) contours to suit your taste. Each bench has the iron scrollwork scanned directly from Titanic wreck footage. The benches are 1 piece and 3 folds.
The choice of those seeking both accuracy and ease of assembly. |
Part No. |
3533 |
Price |
8.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 3511,21,23,33 & 51
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Titanic Deckchairs |
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| Description |
40 per set |
Part No. |
3522 |
Price |
8.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1:350 |
Notes |
Easy addition to your new or completed model Associated Titanic sets 3511,21,22,23 & 51
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Titanic Rail set |
No photo available |
| Description |
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Part No. |
144-1 |
Price |
40.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1/144 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 144-2, 144-3 or 144-3A
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Titanic Deck Chairs (40 chairs) |
No photo available |
| Description |
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Part No. |
144-1 |
Price |
20.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1/144 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 144-1, 144-3 or 144-3A
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Titanic Benches (24 Benches) |
No photo available |
| Description |
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Part No. |
144-1 |
Price |
20.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1/144 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 144-1, 144-2
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Two sets of Titanic Benches (2 sets of 144-3) |
No photo available |
| Description |
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Part No. |
144-1 |
Price |
35.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1/144 |
Notes |
Associated Titanic sets 144-1, 144-2
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Titanic Detailing set |
No photo available |
| Description |
Rails,details, benches, deck chairs similar to set 3511,21,22,23 & 33 |
Part No. |
196-01 |
Price |
100.00 USD |
Scales Available |
1/192 |
Notes |
Special order item - not in stock
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For more information visit Tom's Web site at:
Tom's Modelworks
Mailing
address:
Tom's Modelworks
1050 Cranberry Drive,
Cupertino, California,
95014, USA
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| DECALS |
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In addition
to the set of decals that come with the model kit there you can make a wide variety of additional decals to enhance your
model using graphics available from the Titanic Research and Modeling Association.
See the MODELING TECHNIQUES section for information on making your own decals.
 The first set of decals were developed by Duane Fowler. Duane's
decals come in a variety of scales and include the following:
crane decals, flags, stern designations, lifeboat numbers, class area signage, telegraphs, bow names, draft marks, builder's plaque, door plates and more.
- Note: In the reissue of the Minicraft 1:350 they have added the propellor warning signs, corrected the flags details, lifeboat markings, gold hull striping and corrected the slant of Titanic's name on the bow.
BRUCE BEVERIDGE'S DECALS
1:350 Scale Decals
Bruce
Beveridge has developed another range of decals for the 1:350 modeler. His decals include:
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Windows on different decks such as the Lounge, Reading & Writing Room, and Palm Court to replace the reverse moulded windows on the model. These can be used as an alternative to Tom's photoetched windows.
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Doors
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Grab ropes for the lifeboats
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Interior details for the Private Promenades
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Interior details for the Cafe Parisien
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Palm Court Cafe windows and door
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Deck planks
The graphics to make these decals are available from Titanic Research and Modeling Association.
The
deck decal sheets measure approximately 6 X 8 1/2. They are
transparent decals with darkened lines representing the deck
planks. The planks are spaced correctly for the Titanic with
a deck plank length of approx. 12 feet. The 12 feet length
is Bruce's estimation from looking at construction photos.
For general inquires about any of Duane or Bruce's decals please write to Bruce at bruce@titanic-model.com
1:570 Scale Decals
Bruce has fabricated a complete set of decals for the 1:570 Titanic model that include the missing bow anchor well, grate and catwalks. In addition the kit includes door, windows, lifeboat grab ropes, lifeboat gunwales, funnel grating, and correct fore and aft Grand Staircase skylight covers to name a few. From what we have heard from customers, they were -VERY- satisfied with these decals, and went a long way to making the 1:570 look more accurate than the
`out-of-the-box' version.
The remainder of Bruce's 1:570 decals can be viewed at theTitanic Research and Modeling Association.
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 KRISTAL
KLEAR
Microscale Kristal Klear is fine product generally used for simulating glass in windows but it can also be used for many other projects. Such as:
- glue
- Grand Staircase's railings
to help hold the decorative gold plaques.
- seam filler between the hull plates
and the deck bulkheads, much neater than putty in
right angled seams.
- water on the decks
Kristal
Klear is made by Micro-Scale who also make Micro-Sol and Micro-Set
for decals. They also produce a sheet of stripes in "Delux Gold"
that can e used for the "gold" stripe on the Titanic's hull.
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DISPLAY
CASES
Having
spent a large amount of time and money on your model it
makes sense to ensure it stays in excellent condition. The best way to do this is to either build or buy a display case.
Bob Read offers the following advice for a partly constructing a display case.
"I use
display cases for all my models to protect them from dust. I
usually have an acrylic box made by a plastics supply company
here in St.Louis and then I make the base to fit it. I have
had the acrylic boxes made of both 1/8 inch thickness material
and also 1/4 inch.
The
thicker the material the more expensive. I used 1/4 inch for
my Titanic. The 1/4 is much sturdier and will not flex easily.
You have to be very careful with the 1/8 inch material.
Some
people prefer to buy the acrylic sheets (Lexan) and cut them
on a standard table saw. The pieces can then be glued together
to make a box. I have never done this because I believe you
need a jig to hold the parts square when gluing. There is a
special plastic solvent used to glue the acrylic.
I would
estimate the cost of the clear plastic box at $75- $100 (US)
to have it made for you. I don't know the cost of the materials
if you want to make it yourself. The base the model sits on
and on which the box sets can be as fancy or as plain as you
want. For my Titanic I used red oak stained with a dark stain.
Around the edges I used a 1/4 round red oak molding to give
a more finished look and to help retain the clear cover.
I have
had my Titanic covered for almost 10 years and it looks exactly
the same as the day it went in. Not a speck of dust anywhere."
Doug
May offers the following URL's to buy display cases:
Displayit
(USA)
Gemo
(USA)
Nu
Tech (USA)
Seacraft
Classics (USA)
DSC
Showcases (U.K.).
Hobby
World of Montreal (Canada)
Small
Corp (USA)
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