Topic: Graupner 1:150 Titanic (Read 21321 times)

herrmill · « **on:** February 08, 2012, 03:45:42 am »

Looks like Graupner is releasing a new Titanic model in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking. Its part of their Premium Line and, from what I have seen on the following sites, looks nicely detailed.

http://www.graupner.de/en/products/02fea07f-6862-49f6-ba74-4ef1aed40441/2104/product.aspx

http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk

http://www.v-eastonline.com/products/WP-TITANIC.html

I mention this only since they have tended to develop lines when it comes to working with KY Model, their manufacturer in China. Am hoping they do the same here since wouldn't it be nice if we would see something besides another Titanic. If they would follow with one of the famous Cunard liners such as Aquitainia or either of the Queens, I'd buy one.

nhp651 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:42:43 am »

apart from the fact that I'm almost certain that the centre propeller of Titanic was a four blader..doesn't bode well for the rest of the accuracy of the model?????

nhp651 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:21:33 am »

... and before anyone calls me a hypocrite after calling those who had a go on a certain thread this last week about a manufacturer......I'm not having a pop at the manufacturer or the QUALITY of this model.

The quality looks super.......it's the researcher that didn't do his work........would be like me building a scratch build lifeboat only to put 1 prop shaft on a boat that requires two!!

DickyD · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:24:07 am »

You're right about the props Neil but you don't see them when its in the water.

Brian_C · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:29:12 am »

if you take a closer look at the pic, it is a four blade prop, check the distance between the port side blades to the centre prop blades

should of gone to specsavers

DickyD · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:56:23 am »

You're right Bri

By the way, according to Westbournes this is going to cost £1,159.20

TailUK · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2012, 10:11:34 am »

Sorry to disagree with you, Brian, but if that center prop on the model is a four blade then I'm a dutchman and by the way I have been to specsavers.

Brian Roberts · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2012, 10:41:53 am »

Quote from: TailUK on February 08, 2012, 10:11:34 am

Sorry to disagree with you, Brian, but if that center prop on the model is a four blade then I'm a dutchman and by the way I have been to specsavers.

If you enlarge the RH pic of the Titanic on Westbourne's website you'll see that it's definitely a three bladed prop.
Brian R.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:22:58 am »

Looks nice doesn't she ? According to the write up, she's 'Almost ready to run' so not a lot of modelling required.

ken

bikerdude666 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:28:33 am »

while on the graupner website I noticed they also have a Type VII U-Boat listed as ARTR aswell, €850ish.

TailUK · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:35:18 am »

Quote from: Brian Roberts on February 08, 2012, 10:41:53 am

Quote from: TailUK on February 08, 2012, 10:11:34 am
Sorry to disagree with you, Brian, but if that center prop on the model is a four blade then I'm a dutchman and by the way I have been to specsavers.

If you enlarge the RH pic of the Titanic on Westbourne's website you'll see that it's definitely a three bladed prop.
Brian R.

Actually I was disagreeing with Brian C, not you (Brian R).

Brian Roberts · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:39:32 am »

I know that TailUK, too many Brian's around!

oldiron · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:37:44 pm »

Yup, I put my bets that model has a four bladed prop in the center. If you look at Dicky's picture of the prototype, the prop is in about the same position as that one on the model. You can see how the fourth blade is hidden, on the model, by the rudder. If in doubt run and axis line through the seen blades and the hub on the model, it'll show up the fourth blade.

John

alan rushbrook · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:51:17 pm »

Hi
I agree it is a 3 bladed prop. If it was 4 bladed the blades would be at 90 deg. to each other, which case a large portion of the blade would be visible in the opening between the Keel and the rudder, what is visible is the shadow cast by the lighting used shining through the opening. If you enlarge the photo above you can in fact see the start of the 3rd blade at the edge of the hub.
Must admit it looks a great model.
All the best.
Alan R

Liverbudgie2 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2012, 12:54:00 pm »

Defiantly a three blader on the model, it also turns in the wrong direction and is probably to large as well. The model shown on the water looks to be down by the 'ead a bit which is unfortunate but, at least they appear to have the correct colour for the funnels which, in itself, make a refreshing change.

LB

The long Build · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:26:27 pm »

Quote from: Brian_C on February 08, 2012, 08:29:12 am

if you take a closer look at the pic, it is a four blade prop, check the distance between the port side blades to the centre prop blades
should of gone to specsavers

Think that might be a bit of optical illusion

Just re read the above post and realise that you are on about the model not the actual ship.. Oops..

6705russell · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:32:15 pm »

If thats the case then the starboard prop is a two blade? I think the centre prop is a 4-blade.

bikerdude666 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:45:34 pm »

ok... on the real ship, centre prop was 4 blade with a 3 blade either side, I've downloaded the picture of the graupner model and zoomed in and its got 3, 3 bladed props with the middle prop turning in the wrong direction. But really, who cares, you don't see the props when it's in the water, unless it's sinking bow first, in which case, surely you have more to worry about.

catengineman · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2012, 03:48:08 pm »

Well if it was to "sink" then the rivet counters would have to keep quiet as it would be truly following in the path of the original

TailUK · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:17:14 pm »

Quote from: catengineman on February 08, 2012, 03:48:08 pm

Well if it was to "sink" then the rivet counters would have to keep quiet as it would be truly following in the path of the original

That's always assuming that it was the Titanic that sank and not, as has been suggested, the Olympic. The argument being that it wasn't the Titanic but an identical ship with the same name.

john s 2 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:24:25 pm »

Ive posted about the vessal swap before. It is fact that a name board photographed by a sub shows paint peeling to reveal the word Olymphic. Yes it could be this board was reused and put on the Titanic Or? John.

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:00:23 pm »

http://www.titanic-titanic.com/titanic_conspiracy_theory.shtml

The long Build · « **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:42:12 pm »

Quote from: John s on February 08, 2012, 04:24:25 pm

Ive posted about the vessal swap before. It is fact that a name board photographed by a sub shows paint peeling to reveal the word Olymphic. Yes it could be this board was reused and put on the Titanic Or? John.

Ooh Not seen that before..where ?

bikerdude666 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:31:43 pm »

Quote from: funtimefrankie on February 08, 2012, 05:00:23 pm

http://www.titanic-titanic.com/titanic_conspiracy_theory.shtml

PMSL what a load of cr@p, the whole of the atlantic and they hit a ship sent to rescue them? And why would they make a new sign for the new 'olympic', and repaint the old 1 for titanic.

john s 2 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:08:04 pm »

Valid point but the sign is visible. That is part of the fun of conspiracy theories. We will never know. John.

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nhp651

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TailUK

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TailUK

Brian Roberts

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The long Build

bikerdude666

catengineman

TailUK

The long Build

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