Airfix A50146A RMS Titanic Gift Set 1:400

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I built the 1:700 (with lights) last year and it's the only model my wife has ever wanted out on display. My sister recently saw it and asked if I'd build her one too. I then decided she could have the 1:700 and I'm now replacing it with the 1:400 for my wife (no pressure!!!!) I also built the Meng Toon version a couple of weeks ago. That only took a day and was a lot of fun though it never made the mantelpiece A great tip to keep in mind is something called the dry brush technique. You apply paint to a brush and then wipe as much of the paint off on a paper towel as possible. Then, you sweep the brush over certain parts of your model, usually the raised details, to apply dynamic highlights that really help a model stand out.

Here are the photos, before I get into the details of the kit (This is going to be bandwidth-heavy): For some people, there’s also a possible advantage of this being from the MCP – multi-color parts – line. What that means, is that the various parts are injected in appropriately colored plastic. This means you don’t have to paint the model if you don’t want to. That makes it an ideal kit for absolute beginners. However, I would still recommend painting the model, as it will look so much better. This one is definitely for our confident modellers! Wet blending is a technique which allows you to create a natural gradient, by painting one colour on first and then gently layering a slightly lighter one over the top, before it completely dries. It creates a very realistic illusion of lighting on the model. This definitely requires a deft hand, lots of patience, and plenty of practice as you want the colours to blend together as seamlessly as possible. We recommend trying to wet blend some colours on your palette or another flat surface first, just to see how you get on before trying it on your model.So a sigh of relief on that one and a trap for young players if anyone else gets this kit. I saw the other bloke put alfoil in his hull to improve the lighting, I'll do the same, good idea I thought.

Can you name a ship more famous than the Titanic? Probably not, right? The RMS Titanic is easily the most famous passenger liner ever built. Unfortunately, it’s so famous because it sank on its maiden voyage, causing the death of more than 1500 passengers and crew members.

Airfix | No. A50146A | 1:400

You’re a pro at all this by now but humour us. The first step is to assemble your workbench – your mighty modelling station. Your workbench can be anything from a desk to a dining table – you only need to make sure that it’s sturdy enough and a place no one will mind if you spill some glue or paint. There are many things in the build I know I could have done better in or rushed too much in; but after many months of work I'm just satisfied to call it done for now. Maybe I'll be able to build something closer to the real thing in the future. The Titanic has been attracting modelers for decades. Many different plastic scale model kits of the Titanic have been released so far. Their quality, of course, varies widely. Today we will be looking at some of the best titanic model kits available on the market. Just like any other ship model kit, there are scales to choose from. For ship modelers, or at least for those focusing on passenger liners, the most popular scales are the 1/350, 1/400, and 1/700 scales. Keep in mind, that the Titanic was a huge beast with a length of 882 feet (269 meters). In the 1/400 scale, that means you’re going to end up with a 2.2 feet (67 cm) long model. So, unless you’ve got a lot of space, it might be a wise decision to go for a smaller kit. Did I tell you there’s also a huge 1/200 scale Titanic kit? Ok, let’s cut to the chase and look at the recommended Titanic kits now. Product Name We also recommend a reliable chair and a good supply of paper towels to be ready for spills and any excess paint.