Topic: Kenny builds the TITANIC (Read 35202 times)

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:30:53 pm »

These were then primed with Red Oxide.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:21:52 pm »

There a few windows in the Titanic. Some are square. Some are oblong. Some are different sizes

In order to not have to file over 600 of these I decided to make a jig. This involved filing a square bar to fit a square hole. I fitted this into a pillar drill and removed the plug from the wall and used it as a Fly press.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:32:37 pm »

Here is that strip fitted to the side of B deck

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:38:13 pm »

We then stippled strips of plastic to simulate more rivets and attached these under the windows.

Paint spraying was finally started on the hull.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:41:30 pm »

After masking off we put on some Red.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:42:52 pm »

Another "show the scale" picture

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:47:01 pm »

The side walls of B deck were then covered in plastic to simulate the white walls.Tthese were then wallpapered with cut outs (to scale) of the windows in the Cafe Parisienne

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:49:21 pm »

The imitation decking was laid. It later proved no good and was removed.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:53:38 pm »

'A' deck was then fitted out with the pre made parts to see how they all lined up.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:59:53 pm »

This was where the cardboard deck failed so it was all removed and 4 layers of veneer box wood was ordered at £10 a sheet.

Cutting this was a riot as it was so thin. (one sheet ruined!)

Here's the overall effect on the decks. Pencil lines were added at a later stage.

Subsonuc Mike · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:00:20 pm »

look forward to seeing it finished

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:04:08 pm »

I'm looking forward to finishing this blog. I'm only here all day to rest my old knees.

Here's a few of the latest stand off pictures.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #37 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:13:53 pm »

There are 10 cranes on board Titanic. I hand made these from plastic parts but it proved difficult so the first batch were scrapped.

I also hand carved from solid wood the 20 lifeboats that were needed. There are 16 hanging on Davits on board the real ship and there were 4 collapsible lifeboats on the bridge roof.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #38 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:17:00 pm »

Time to think of rudder steerage so a lift out section was cut in the stern

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #39 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:19:30 pm »

Moving over to the Bow section we have mad the main anchor crane and a few hatch covers.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #40 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:25:34 pm »

The main anchor was made from solid p38 and was easy to file into shape. It was noticed that the A deck was bowing a bit so judicious use of bricks and batteries overnight was felt the need

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #41 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:27:38 pm »

The first of our 'purchased' parts arrived in the form of railings from a train set. These had to cut about a bit as they had yo many bars on them.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #42 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:30:48 pm »

The new cranes were built and fitted.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #43 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:34:46 pm »

On to the lifeboats for finishing off. I used red wire for the grab rails but wish now that I had chosen grey. Still, it makes it original eh !!

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #44 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:36:27 pm »

The bow section is nearly completed so I've put the lovers on board to check it out.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #45 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:39:06 pm »

More railings added and we have a rear steering raised deck

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #46 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:42:31 pm »

I didn't like the rear second class entrance so I've made a new one from plastic.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #47 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:45:15 pm »

Here is my attempt at the compass platform in the centre of the ship. yes I know it's rubbish so I've made another one (pics later)

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #48 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:46:20 pm »

A nice moody shot as if it were the real ship

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #49 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:54:04 pm »

On to the smaller parts now with the production of the air vents and bollards.

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