Re: RMS Titanic Lifeboat Scale Model

rsv1cox Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:18 pm

I looked for your lifeboat kit Levent on ebay, didn't find it there but it's available in the UK only it's on backorder. I would love to build it, only I'm unsure about doing the detail justice with my shaky fingers.

I did find a built kit on ebay and an interesting article about it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254553112106?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=254553112106&targetid=4581183927179148&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233787&mkgroupid=1241348861725295&rlsatarget=pla-4581183927179148&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=0b55b26593451ab48029d3759cdf4f27

https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/rms-titanic-lifeboat-by-david-lester-artesania-latina-1-35-scale.3812/

Marleysky Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:45 pm

You don't appreciate the craftsmanship required to complete one of these Ship building kits, until you try one, or watch someones "build Log". There are a whole bunch of new and fun tools to learn to work with on beveling and bending the planking, Nothing like building a profile 1/2a model! While we worry about wrinkles in the wing covering, it's nothing compared to making realistic rope coils and tiny brass fittings. amazing work.

Levent Suberk Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:44 pm

Clinker type planking is difficult, soaking and bending planking sticks take time. Also this kit has problems, like as several laser cut formers had been cut wrong. My log here:
https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/threads/titanic-lifeboat-completed-build.7731/

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