Sometimes the worst events make for the most iconic ones, not because of tragedy itself but because of the reminder of what could and should have been avoided. The same goes for the R.M.S Titanic which was the most luxurious ship made for transatlantic voyages when it first launched in 1911.
But soon after, in 1912 the unsinkable ship, was sunk to the bottom of the ocean, about 600km off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The popularity of the ship itself still holds today as it can be recreated by even the most inexperienced model builders thanks to kits.
Airfix Titanic Scale Model
What’s Inside?
Aifix may have been focused on making mainly aeroplane model kits but it also offers iconic model ships from different eras such as the Titanic. The Titanic Airfix model kit comes in different scales but each scale kit comes with a sprue of all the parts, polystyrene cement and much-needed paint and brushes.
Specs
The Airfix Titanic model kit comes with a scale of 1:400 but you can find it with a 1:1000 and 1:700 scale if you like having smaller models at home. The box comes with 381 different pieces but the larger the scale usually the fewer the number of pieces you get. With a skill level of 1, 2 and 4 this can be the ideal gift for any modeller. Although there is only one scheme option the plastic finish of the Airfix RMS Titanic model kit brings you 1, 3 or 4 Airfix flying hours, depending on the set you go for and if you have an Airfix Club membership.
Beginner Model Building Tips
Skill Level
Before you pick up a Titanic Airfix model kit you should first check its skill level, especially if you’re new to model building. A skill level can go up to 5 with the highest number representing a higher level of complexity. A lower number represents a simpler kit with fewer parts and details.
Preparation
Preparation is key to any model-building process no matter the skill level of the kit. This goes both for yourself and your workspace. Alongside the kit’s contents, you should also have tweezers, some tape, a cutting mat, and a hobby knife. Your work table or bench should be protected from the paint, glue and cuts you’ll make and you should also build your Airfix Titanic model kit in a well-ventilated space.
Take Your Time
Another thing you should remember before starting out your journey as a model builder is to take your time with every step. Especially as a beginner, you shouldn’t rush your way through no matter the skill level of the Airfix Titanic model kit you go for. That’s not the best way to learn and improve and you’ll make way more mistakes which are not always a good thing. True, mistakes can help you become better, but too many will ruin the experience.
Research
With some research, you can learn a lot about how to put together an even more intricate kit than what you might think you can take on. Doing some research across forums and blogs can help you make all the right choices as a beginner model builder and avoid making mistakes that others have. You will get some informative insight into the world of model building and make the most out of other’s wrongdoings.
Organise
Staying organised throughout the building process is quite important but also quite difficult at first. All those parts and supplies can easily lead to mistakes and misplacement. That’s why setting an area where you’ll place your paint and brushes and another where you’ll have all the parts removed from the sprue can make a big difference.
You’ll find what you need more easily and focus on what matters more, putting thievery together properly. Your workflow should be organised too. Make a plan for what you want to start first and finish with at the end. Although most kits have instruction manuals that tell you what you need to do next, they are not always going to be the most fitting to how you do things best.
Details Matter
You may focus more on the basics at first, which makes sense, but after a while, you should also focus on the details as they’re what make an Airfix RMS Titanic model kit truly unique.
That goes for every aspect of model building, be it cutting, gluing or painting parts. The smallest and often most mundane tasks are the most important as they are what make the build stand out. Of course, this will come with practice as no beginner modeller is able to achieve such a level of craftsmanship in one go.
Practice
No matter what you’re bad at, painting, gluing or weathering, you should practice it first before taking on the actual model kit. Do so on a piece of plastic, over and over again so that the actual model is going to be well-built and it’s not going to look crooked.
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