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RMS Titanic Model Kit Video

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  • Member since
    July 2007
  • From: Fontana, Ca. US
Posted by Lord-Dogbert on Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:49 PM

Hi,

I have built acrylic fish tanks and such and planned on trying the same principles with plexi so get your results, no frame. Can you route plexi to get rounded corners?

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Johnson Creek, WI
Posted by Model Kit Builder on Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:51 AM
 wjbwjb29 wrote:

Any tips on how you built it. I have done them with wood frames but I like the clear corners for that unobstruted view.

 

Bill



Is there anything in particular you or anyone else would like to know?

Thanks and take care,

-Jason The Model Kit Builder

"Helping Keep YOUR Hobby Alive"

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Illinois
Posted by wjbwjb29 on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:13 PM

Any tips on how you built it. I have done them with wood frames but I like the clear corners for that unobstruted view.

 

Bill

On the Bench:   Trumperter Tsesarevich on deck Glencoe USS Oregon

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Johnson Creek, WI
Posted by Model Kit Builder on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:46 PM
 wjbwjb29 wrote:

Hello;

Where did you get the display case from?

 

Bill

Hello Bill and thanks for the question.

I had made the Plexiglase case myself.

Thanks and take care,

-Jason The Model Kit Builder

"Helping Keep YOUR Hobby Alive"

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Illinois
Posted by wjbwjb29 on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:09 PM

Hello;

Where did you get the display case from?

 

Bill

On the Bench:   Trumperter Tsesarevich on deck Glencoe USS Oregon

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Johnson Creek, WI
Posted by Model Kit Builder on Monday, August 10, 2009 11:25 AM
 Big Jake wrote:

MKB,

I only post this so you can look out for these little issues later on in different build.  First Overall it is a VERY GOOD build using the older 1/350 version of the MiniCraft kit. There were major mistakes with teh kit from the manfacturer - not your fault. 

You need to work on filling and covering the pin punch divots that are on a lot over the parts.   There is a brand of thread called Coats and Clark Button and Carpet  try that next time the scale is real close. Or you can use some bees wax to keep the "fuzz" down on regular thread. I wish the customer would have paid for the metal railings set.  It would have improved the look a lot.  Your gold stripe IS VERY GOOD, it took me 3-4 tries before I got the hand of it.

The trim painting is a little loose, nothing major, try after your paint dries pricking the spots with a #11 blade tip, it pops right off.

Your deck plank effect look real good.

Overall a very nice model! 

 

 

 

Thank you for the complements and the tips, it is greatly appreciated, as this was my first ship build.

I had suggested the metal railings, but my client did not want to spend any more money on the project. Oh well....

As for the gold stripe, that was pretty simple for me. All that I did was buy a roll of various sized gold vinyl pin striping that is used on cars. It was fast, simple and inexpensive.

Again, thanks for the complement and for the tips. If I do another ship, I will be sure to use them. Big Smile [:D]

Thanks and take care,

-Jason The Model Kit Builder

"Helping Keep YOUR Hobby Alive"

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Posted by Big Jake on Monday, August 10, 2009 10:26 AM

MKB,

I only post this so you can look out for these little issues later on in different build.  First Overall it is a VERY GOOD build using the older 1/350 version of the MiniCraft kit. There were major mistakes with teh kit from the manfacturer - not your fault. 

You need to work on filling and covering the pin punch divots that are on a lot over the parts.   There is a brand of thread called Coats and Clark Button and Carpet  try that next time the scale is real close. Or you can use some bees wax to keep the "fuzz" down on regular thread. I wish the customer would have paid for the metal railings set.  It would have improved the look a lot.  Your gold stripe IS VERY GOOD, it took me 3-4 tries before I got the hand of it.

The trim painting is a little loose, nothing major, try after your paint dries pricking the spots with a #11 blade tip, it pops right off.

Your deck plank effect look real good.

Overall a very nice model! 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Johnson Creek, WI
RMS Titanic Model Kit Video
Posted by Model Kit Builder on Sunday, August 9, 2009 4:43 PM
I have a new video of a past ship commission job of the RMS Titanic that I had done.

This was a commission from a client who was a huge fan of the RMS Titanic. He wanted a Plexiglas case made to both protect it and to keep it dust free. Also, the client worked for a theater company that had many well known musical acts performing there, so he had put it in the main lounge room where they would rest and get ready for their shows. By what he had told me, there were a few performers that really liked it.

Please click HERE to see it.

Let me know what you think, complements and criticisms are welcome.

Thanks and take care,

-Jason The Model Kit Builder

"Helping Keep YOUR Hobby Alive"

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