Minicraft 1:350 Scale Model
For the semi skilled modeler or older age
skill level 3.5
Minicrafts description:
Available now in better hobby shops, the Museum Quality Deluxe RMS
TITANIC in 1/350th scale is the largest, most highly detailed and the
most accurate of all injection molded TITANIC models. With over 90 corrections
and improvements to the molded parts plus 42 square inches of precision
photo-etched brass railings and ratlines, this is the finest kit available.
To build a museum quality model of the TITANIC requires many dedicated
man hours. Why not start with the best and most accurate?
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- Length: 30-1/2"
- Width: 3-1/4"
Probably
one of the most popular larger sized Titanic models out there. Believe
it or not, this model has been around for almost thirty years. Owned
by several different companies, it now resides at Minicraft
Models Inc.
This
kit is produced in two different versions. Deluxe and classic. The deluxe
comes with several different items that the regular does not. The deluxe
Includes 42 sq inches of photo-etched brass railings for enhanced detail
and accuracy. You may have trouble finding this kit as it was limited,
but you should check your local hobby stores for details. The classic
version only comes with all plastic pieces and may not have an as accurate
look as the deluxe version. The price will be about $25 difference between
the two depending on where you get it.
Regardless
of which verion you get, and you want the photoetch look, you should
get all of the extra parts available for it. The deluxe version only
comes with railing(maybe a bit more, but I can't recall right now).
There is so much more to get for this kit. So, if you get the deluxe
version, You should still get the full GMM sets or TMW sets(see below
for details on these sets). Yes, you will get extra railings, but you'll
get so much more with the sets that it won't make much of a difference.
In any case, it never hurts to have an extra set of PE railings seeing
how they break so easly. And if you get the standard version, you still
have the full PE sets.
It
should be noted that this kit is a revised version of what it was prior
to 1999. Due to the remarks of this site, Minicraft took on the challenge
of redoing the master diecut molds to make it a much better and accurate
representation of the famed ship. Although they were not able to fix
everything, it is still considered the best commercially available model
of the Titanic.
Unlike
the 1:570 Revell model, you are able to do much more to this model.
Like cable and rigging. If the correct material is used, it will look
just as great as the model itself and will not take away from the overall
look of the finished model. I recommend getting all of the photoetch
parts that you can for this kit. If the person receiving this kit is
an advanced builder or even a modeler with passion can put these parts
on. They just need to be ready to take their time with these extra parts.
Photoetch is very fragile and can bend or break with the slightest wrong
move. We'll list all of the photoetch parts available for this kit below.
You
can also get some very good custom made decals for this kit which we
will list below. If this is the kit you plan to buy for the special
someone this year, be ready for lots of fun and patience
Humbrol, Tamiya, Revell
or Gunze are other suggested paints you may use instead of Testors
WHERE TO FIND THIS KIT:
Help support TRMA by using the links provided.
Also available on a
limited basis are custom made decals from this site...
Click here to
see all available decals for this kit.
Keep in mind that you are looking for 1/350 scale decals
PHOTOETCH PARTS FOR 1/350 SCALE TITANIC:
Tom's Model Works:
http://tomsmodelworks.com
Gold Medal Models:
http://goldmm.com
To read more about these sets, go to
our photoetch page for details...
Photoetch Tool:
This tool helps the
builder to fold the photoetch pieces without breaking them and it
give the part a nice crisp clean fold. Can be used by any semi-experienced
modeler
Paints:
PHOTOS
OF THE FINISHED KIT:
These photos represent what the model can look like when finished.
Some with photoecth, some without...
