Pete's 1/250 Build the Titanic

[peterairfix]

Here's an update all the portholes have been drilled out and A&B deck sides have been fitted just the final sanding to go before painting

 

[peterairfix]

Here's another update all the small brass portholes that I will be using are in and the first coat of applied also the rudder has been fitted along with the propshaft wings.
And I have started on the promenade deck walls

 

[peterairfix]

A quick request could one of the mods put 1\250 scale into the title for me.
And here's how its going I have got the top decks on and varnished and nearly finished all the boat deck structures.

 

[peterairfix]

Moving on a bit I have now go the promenade deck sides fitted and the vents are finished and in place and it will be getting a second coat of paint.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

That is very impressive

 

[peterairfix]

Another update all the painting is finished with the exception of the stripe and I have started on the many deck fittings also I have finished the funnels and painted them as well.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

That is looking so good mate.

 

[peterairfix]

Here's today's update I have started on the many small pieces that will be filling the decks also I have put all benches on and the docking bridge has been started and the brass etchings along the hull

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Nice progress mate.

 

[peterairfix]

A progress report going from bow to stern I have been adding more details and I have the first two cranes finished plus some steam winches and the benches with some more details added to the funnels here are the pics.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Great work Peter, she must be huge.

 

[peterairfix]

Great work Peter, she must be huge.

Just a little over four feet

 

[Graham D]

Looking good. I've always wondered is the sides of the superstructure and crane bases cardboard?

 

[peterairfix]

Looking good. I've always wondered is the sides of the superstructure and crane bases cardboard?

The sides are all plank on frame and the crane bases are wood with a card wrap around

 

[peterairfix]

Time I dragged this one out of dry dock.
Here's what i have done so far going from stern to bow I have started fitting the railings and all the vents are finished and in place and the docking bridge is complete but minus the wheel and controls.

 

[papa 695]

I don't know how I missed this one Peter. Outstanding work so far.

 

[Tony]

Very nice model you have there.

I have one of these in store ready for that day i can find the time to indulge my hobbies.

 

[peterairfix]

Here's the next update all the railings are in place along with the stairs and the funnels have been finished,installed and rigged.

 

[Graham D]

Looking good

 

[cryton 5]

That's all the sanding done and I have finished off the temporary second layer of planking witch contains the portholes its in place and once I have done the other side it will be permitleyView attachment 283637 View attachment 283638 View attachment 283639 View attachment 283640 View attachment 283641 fixed and portholes drilled.

the dreaded planking hats off pete look fab