Closing out Pack 2, we add the main anchor Winches, some Cleats, and other details to our Forecastle, as well as our first white hull piece during Issue 8!
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Issue 7
In Issue 7, we fit the Catwalk and Base to the engine assembly and add a bracket to our port bow hull!
Issue 6
The valvetrain work is completed and attached to the engine and we attach two starboard hull sections in Issue 6!
Issue 5
We begin assembling our first main engine’s valvetrain with Issue 5!
Issue 4
Another two sections of the port hull are added during Issue 4!
Issue 3
We jump right into building the first triple-expansion reciprocating steam engine and testing a Smoke Generator for our Titanic in Issue 3!
Issue 2
The first pieces of the port bow hull are assembled with Issue 2!
Issue 1
We are finally under way! In Issue 1 of this fantastic RMS Titanic partwork build, we begin work on the Forecastle by adding Wooden Deck and various detail parts.
Model Modz
My first set of mods from Model Modz for this Agora Models 1:200 scale RMS Titanic have arrived! I actually had the first issues of this build arrive a few weeks ago and was waiting on these mods to arrive before I began. I have had nothing but great experiences with these products and will surely use them all on my model.
3-in-One Oil
If you are building any of the die-cast metal large scale models out there, you are probably familiar with the pain around driving screws into metal parts. In my experience, some of these screws have a tendency to bind up, strip threads, or simply snap off. Not only does it cause frustration, but it could cause a long delay in your build waiting for replacement parts.
For a while now, I have read about other builders that were using a little oil on their metal screw threads to help reduce the risk of damage and the effort needed to seat these screws fully. Up until this point, I had taken my time to carefully pre-thread metal screws, but it turns out they were on to something. I recently picked up some 3-in-One Multi-Purpose Oil (from the WD-40 Company) and it has changed everything!
I simply dip the tip of each metal screw into a tiny drop of this stuff and they go right in and without any drama. I should have done this sooner! If putting a little oil on the end of a metal screw is not feasible, you can also use a toothpick or other small tool to apply the oil directly into a screw hole before installing the screw.
To hold the oil, I use this fantastic 4 oz dispenser bottle with a built-in pump and metal lid. I fill it up and pump the lid when I need a little oil to work with. Additionally, it has a nice wide base to reduce the possibility of spills:
I highly recommend grabbing a bottle of this oil (or other similar lubricant). It will surely save you time and headache!