That's a really good price for all that. I have one on order too. Looks like very nice stuff.
That upgrade kit will really make the model! Good luck and watch you fingers!!
Instead of using an airbrush with a .2 or .3 needle try one with a .5 or use a mini spray gun with a .8 or 1mm needle
Looking good. I'm at this stage, more or less, and I'm wondering what white primer you used, and what white paint will be used. I've had nothing but trouble trying to use Tamiya white, but good luck with all other colors. Thanks, Dave
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Hi Dave, I used an ordinary acrylic aerosol primer for the undercoat then Vallejo for the top coat, they have model colour for brush, very nice and model air for spraying. I would recommend Vallejo for good results. Good luck with your build, what a terrific kit this is.
Ken
Ken
Coming a little late in the game, KA has released an upgrade set that uses a lot of 3D printed parts.
Hi Jeff,
I trust you are keeping well.
Today I received the Pontos detail set for the 1/200 Titanic and noticed when checking all the brass-photo etched frets, that part no: G48 which goes around the fore deck hatch was missing.
I am curious to know if it was missing from your detail set as it’s very strange when it’s clearly marked on the instructions.
Could you please let me know.
Thanks,
Beau
I trust you are keeping well.
Today I received the Pontos detail set for the 1/200 Titanic and noticed when checking all the brass-photo etched frets, that part no: G48 which goes around the fore deck hatch was missing.
I am curious to know if it was missing from your detail set as it’s very strange when it’s clearly marked on the instructions.
Could you please let me know.
Thanks,
Beau
I have that set, and G48 is there, but is mostly a big square hole. The part is maybe 1/32 in wide around the perimeter of this hole. Dave
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info.
it’s most strange that mine was cut out of the fret, but I contacted Trumpeter and have been told that they will send me a replacement.
I also have the KA models detail set coming and the combing which goes around the foredeck hatch is in the set, so I should have everything I need.
Beau.
Thanks for the info.
it’s most strange that mine was cut out of the fret, but I contacted Trumpeter and have been told that they will send me a replacement.
I also have the KA models detail set coming and the combing which goes around the foredeck hatch is in the set, so I should have everything I need.
Beau.
This will surely become a fantastic model.
I personally built in the late 1980's the 1/350 version by Entex, which I was able to superdetail with some of the first PE sheets on the market, made by Golden Metal Models. The etching was of course basic compared to what's now on the market, but it raised the standard of this model for sure. I have always thought that this model was plagued with a horrible hull, the plating detail being terribly out of scale. This 1/200 version will, I hope be on par with today's standards, although the raised hull plates could still be a little too prominent, and the riveting has apparently been skipped while this is one of the rare instances where they may have been visible at this scale
A second point is the recess for the bow anchor. I remember I had to add this detail that was forgotten on the Entex model. But I think I remember that this recess was much deeper than on the Trumpeter kit, where the bow anchor is well visible on deck, while it should be concealed in the recess. Worth correcting and fairly easy to do.
Happy modelling
JP
I personally built in the late 1980's the 1/350 version by Entex, which I was able to superdetail with some of the first PE sheets on the market, made by Golden Metal Models. The etching was of course basic compared to what's now on the market, but it raised the standard of this model for sure. I have always thought that this model was plagued with a horrible hull, the plating detail being terribly out of scale. This 1/200 version will, I hope be on par with today's standards, although the raised hull plates could still be a little too prominent, and the riveting has apparently been skipped while this is one of the rare instances where they may have been visible at this scale
A second point is the recess for the bow anchor. I remember I had to add this detail that was forgotten on the Entex model. But I think I remember that this recess was much deeper than on the Trumpeter kit, where the bow anchor is well visible on deck, while it should be concealed in the recess. Worth correcting and fairly easy to do.
Happy modelling
JP
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I think this looks spectacular. I too used the oxide primer but didn’t apply any top coat. Exceptionally done!
This is going to be an interesting build to watch, keep up the good work!
For the water line, count the number of mounting brackets for the rudder. The water line should be even with the top of the fifth rudder bracket. A good way to get the proper waterline is to place a block that is the proper height and holding a pencil on it, move it along the hull, lightly marking the water line.
The top of the water line should be at the fifth from the bottom rudder bracket.