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The progress on the titanic is slow, but steady. I'm more used to smaller scale vessels, but I'm finding this model delightful to work in.
Mounting the side plates was not as simple as I thought at first. The main reason for this is the fact that this model has only 3 rectangular transverse frames. So the shape of the hull is given only by curling the side plates. Which is rather challenging for the stern.
The model is quite firm, but given its size, I would add some keels, longitudinal frames and bulkheads.
I started laying the decks from the bow and stern and slowly advancing towards the middle. Gladly, those decks made the hull a bit more stiff and curved.
After the decks, on both ends of the ship, I started building the promenade deck, which is quite long. One thing that annoys me the most on these models is that, after you finish the side of the ship, the sides end up a bit wrinkled (I'm open to suggestions, so one day I may fulfill my dream of a clean and straight hull).
Finally, some transverse reinforcements were added to the promenade deck for two reasons: 1-) Structural and 2-) Give some support for the upper decks to be laid on.
Enough talking! This time I got a lot of pictures for you guys.
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