Billings boats 1/144 RMS Titanic
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peterairfix
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I have got the funnels kind of in the right shape 
And the parts for no1 funnel.
And the parts for no1 funnel.
A very impressive kit Peter, I'm now sat watching this one, nice start also.
peterairfix
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Number one funnel finished and painted but not happy with the colour so I will repaint it 
Funnel looks good but as you say the colour looks a tiny bit pink to me on my screen that is. Which paint did you use Pete?
Have you seen these:
SC400 White Star Line Buff – Scale Colors
www.scalecolors.com
peterairfix
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I am using this bookFunnel looks good but as you say the colour looks a tiny bit pink to me on my screen that is. Which paint did you use Pete?
Have you seen these:
SC400 White Star Line Buff – Scale Colors
And here are the colors that were used
I had mine mixed by an automotive paint company so I have gone back to my tamiya buff witch is good enough for.
peterairfix
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I have just received some planking as I have decided to plank my decks so I will see how far this batch will go so I know how much to order. 
And I have started on the fore deck
And is only 80 planks to lay
And I have started on the fore deck
And is only 80 planks to lay
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peterairfix
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Fore deck planking finished 
And now for one of the three forward steam winches here are all of parts just for one
And now for one of the three forward steam winches here are all of parts just for one
Jim R
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You're doing a great job. It's a very complex time consuming build but you're making good progress. Funnel and decking are excellent.
peterairfix
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Some more progress made
The forward cargo hatch and breakwaters are fitted along with the three steam winches
The forward cargo hatch and breakwaters are fitted along with the three steam winches
peterairfix
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That's the fore deck finished for now I need to some smaller details but I will do that nearer the end of the build 
Now I just need to find a flat place that is 6 feet long to start the main hull
Now I just need to find a flat place that is 6 feet long to start the main hull
A bit of 26mm floor sheeting makes a good building board. Some times you can be lucky and find one that the T&G has been damaged for cheep. Or a cheep counter top that has had a knock on the front or top...
peterairfix
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This afternoon I finally broke wood and started the Hull and I have found a suitable place to build it.
So far I am up to frame 28.
So far I am up to frame 28.
Neil Merryweather
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I assume you've got a place to display it.....?
peterairfix
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Once I have sold my trumpeter titanic I will have the space
More importantly...Do you have a place to make food
peterairfix
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All frames are in place and I have started on the prop shafts.
peterairfix
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Let's try this again.
I have started on the aft well deck
I have started on the aft well deck