Trumpeter TRU03719 Plastic Model kit

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I chose instead to scratch build the plating using styrene strips and sheets so that I could blend everything with the existing kit.

The window frames fit very exactly into the frames. Now I just have to figure how to get the "glass" cut. I may try to use my wife's Cameo cutter. Once the initial shape was roughed out, a small file was used to set the final edge and level the surface. Medium grit flexible files were used to smooth the surface as I went along.

I'm still pondering the risk/reward for reshaping the bow hawse hole as another example. It might not be worth it if I have a misshaped blob on the bow if I mess it up. And I'm not sure it is worth the effort to cut everything away and insert a 3D print replacement with all the shaping and putty that would still be needed. I laid down some tape and traced the edge. The tape was then transferred to a piece of card paper and cut out. Titanic was a beautiful ship. Her lines were clean and graceful, and she sat on the sea with genuine stature. I think Trumpeter has done a very reasonable job in reflecting all of that in their one-piece hull.

Regardless of whether I light the kit or not, I will be drilling out the portholes and inserting fiber optic filament. Even without lighting the effect will be more realistic and practical for representing the glass.initial first attempt to use them, I need to use a vice next time and tape the etch into the jog before the fold process For those who can stomach Facebook, there are several terrific resources utilized by the Titanic community: