PETES TITANIC/OYLMPIC

[peterairfix]

I thougt i was time to kick this one off by giving a small insight tp how this one will be built,first off the scale is 1/250 and will be built up using the emty frames from and old partwork mag along with a 1/1 plan the keel and bulkheads will be made using 3mm ply but i will expain more as i build.

Conscrution will start in a couple weeks time.

Peter t

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[Richi72]

Cool Peter,

definitely following this one.

Cheers Richi

[flyjoe180]

I am sensing a Titanic theme in your builds Peter

[peterairfix]

I have started to have a go at this one with the bow section,having fix the frame down with some double sided tape and marked out and have started to cut but using 3mm ply its slow going as acuracy is need as i always test fit in the emty frames and to give some idea of how long it takes the piece i have done has taken 1 1/2 hours to do.

Peter t

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[eddiesolo]

I like your thinking Peter in reusing the laser cut empty parts as templates, good thinking. Slow going aside this should build into a wonderful ship.

Have you ever thought of using the same principle to re-create the sunken bow section?

Si

[peterairfix]

I like your thinking Peter in reusing the laser cut empty parts as templates, good thinking. Slow going aside this should build into a wonderful ship.Have you ever thought of using the same principle to re-create the sunken bow section?

Si

Good idea if i get fed up with building this one i could always try it.

Peter t

[eddiesolo]

Good idea if i get fed up with building this one i could always try it.Peter t

Would look awesome and would be easier to do as you can construct what you need to create the look instead of hacking, drilling, bending etc and model version that just won't look right.

Si

[peterairfix]

Heres my latest i started some more cutting out,starting with finishing the bow and bulkheads 1 and 2 and as i cut them out i replace them back in the frames so i know that they are correct.

Peter t

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[peterairfix]

Heres the latest i have 9 bulkheads and 2 keel sections the next piece will be interesting as i dont have this piece to copy.

Peter t

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[eddiesolo]

Nice work there Peter.

Si

[peterairfix]

Heres how its going i am now about 2/3 of the way along so planking is not to far away.

Peter t

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[spanner570]

Good progress Peter....I'm pleased to see your bed is handy when you get too tired to carry on modelling!!!!!

Ron

[peterairfix]

I have now achieved the full length of the ship all bulkheads are finished next comes some decking and the first lot of planking.

Peter t

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[peterairfix]

Heres how she looks so far i have got the poop and fore decks in place as well as the fore and aft well decks and some walls and cabins next will be the promanade deck and the start of the planking.

Peter t

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[eddiesolo]

That is looking superb Peter, slowly this is being built up into a superb looking model.

Si