Assembly Instructions

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 RMS Titanic
The sinking of the Titanic on April 12, 1912 is known to the world as the one of the greatest maritime tragedies of all time. The loss of over
1.500 people who perished in the icy waters of the North Atlantic was profound, resulting in regulations mandating sufficient lifeboats for
everyone on board, establishment of the International Ice Patrol and manning a ship‘s wireless station around the clock. “Safety first” became a
way of life.

Until the discovery of the wreck on September 1, 1985, The Titanic Historical Society was primarily responsible for the keeping the Titanic
story alive along with a few books, an occasional magazine article, television and a few notable motion pictures. When Dr. Robert Ballard and
his team of French and American scientists located the RMS Titanic gravesite, interest in the vessel and her history soared. For decades now
after the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic, countless books, newspapers, video specials, and a major motion picture have chronicled the ill-
fated liner in both fact and fiction to the point that the ship has become an icon in modern popular culture.

Many people, including members of The Titanic Historical Society, recognized the value of offering a quality large-scale model representing
the Titanic. Work on the project began in the early 1970s using reference information provided by the Titanic Historical Society and blueprints
supplied by Harland & Wolff, the builders of the Titanic and her sister ships Olympic and Britannic. The model kit that evolved into the current
Minicraft 1/350 scale Titanic was first offered for sale in 1976 and remained virtually unchanged until 1997.

In 1997 the movie “TITANIC” by James Cameron was released. Interest in the ship reached new heights and fascination in the Titanic and
events surrounding her loss continued. Further research gleaned from underwater photography of the wreck, engineering studies of the ship and
the causes of the disaster created a new body of knowledge that had not been available prior to the discovery of the Titanic on the bottom of the
North Atlantic. It was recognized that the kit designed in 1974 contained errors that could not have been anticipated until new information was
brought to light.

With new information available and with the contribution of many, the Minicraft Models 1/350 scale replica of the Titanic was revised to
reflect new information that corrected the original design. An expression of thanks is especially well deserved to the following individuals: Art
Braunschweiger, Ken Marschall, Loren Perry, Sean Winterberg, Jacob B. Groby III Roy Mengot, Bruce Beveridge, Bob Read and Mike and
Steve Pell for making their research available to update Minicraft Model Kits’ RMS Titanic. To date over 50 changes were made including a
new Forecastle Deck, skylights, the center anchor, porthole corrections near the bow, modification of the well decks and corrected decals and
flag sheet. Reference information can also be found at the Titanic Research & Modeling Association website: http://www.titanic-model.com

Using the latest information contemporary research has made available, the Minicraft Model Kits’ 1/350 scale RMS Titanic is the only kit
available that accurately represents the famous ocean liner as the ship appeared on the fateful night of April 12, 1912.

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 Assembly Hints and Tips
If this is your first model kit, please read the assembly and painting instructions carefully before starting construction. Before starting each step
carefully review the assembly procedure and positively identify the parts used for each step.

Painting:
You can significantly add to the realism of the model if you choose to paint your model. Though we have molded many parts in color, painting
is recommended for best results. We recommend that small parts be painted before removing from parts tree. Painting recommendations are
shown at each step throughout the instruction manual. Required paint colors are listed in the Titanic Color Guide Suggestions section of this
booklet. This kit may be painted using either enamel or acrylic paint but we strongly recommend using paint manufactured for use on plastic
model kits. Refer to close up photographs shown on the side of the box for painting reference.

Cutting and Trimming:

Runners, also known as trees or “sprues”, join individual parts. Small connection points are called “gates”. When removing parts, cut part off at
the gate using a hobby knife or “nippers’ sometimes referred to as “sprue” cutters. Then with an emery board or fine sandpaper remove any
rough edges that might remain. Remove parts only as needed. Cut and remove parts carefully - parts can be easily lost when cut from the sprue
since they often snap with some force and fly in unintended directions. It is best to keep parts held in place or captured under a rag or paper
towel as they are cut from the sprue.

Railing and ratline preparation:

In order to produce the railings and ratlines as fine as possible, flash gating has been used. This leaves a thin strip of plastic under the rail that
must be cut away. To remove the rail sharp scissors or a hobby knife must be used. Cut away from the edge of the rail leaving a surplus to be
trimmed off or sanded after removal. To enhance the detail molded into railings, we recommend sanding or scraping the back of the part with
the back edge of a hobby knife blade thin each railing section. This technique will yield open spacing between the bars of the railings. If you
break a piece of railing in this process the pieces can be glued back together. Hold the pieces of railing face down against a small block of wood
or cutting mat. Then sand or scrape the backside until the spacing between the bars is more visible.

Bending the railings:

At various stages in assembly, it is required that the railings funnel ladders or tubing sections be bent to the proper shape. The easiest way is to
warm the plastic parts in hot water, then gently and gradually bend the railing section to the desired shape. To make a sharp bend, some
modelers soften the plastic at the bend with a drop of liquid cement then bend the railings and let it dry in the proper shape.

Rigging:
For much greater realism, the kit contains monofilament thread instead of fuzzy fiber/fabric thread. More than enough monofilament has been
included but should you require more, transparent or gray nylon, or fly-tying thread canbe obtained where ever sewing or freshwater fishing
supplies are sold.
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Cementing:
Though cement in tubes is readily available, we highly recommend the use of liquid cement or a small bottle with a needle- tube applicator
nozzle. Cement to small parts can be applied with the end of a toothpick to avoid applying too much. CA (Cynoacrylate) glue, commonly
referred to as “Super glue” is also effective for kit construction but bonds almost immediately. If using CA cement, the high-viscosity (slowbonding)
type should be used. Care must be used since CA glue will also bond skin in seconds. ALL glue must be used sparingly since excess
glue will detract and damage small details. New adhesives are now available that use ultraviolet light to cure the adhesive after application.
These new UV cure adhesives can be used and often prove to be especially useful on small parts and in tight spaces.

Decals:
Decals should be applied at various steps in the assembly as shown in the assembly instructions. Follow instructions accordingly but always
remove just that portion of decal needed for each step. Soak that portion of the decal in water until the decal loosens from the paper backing and
can be moved by gently sliding from the backing paper to the plastic part. Do not soak until the decal floats off the paper into the water. Gently
remove any bubbles or wrinkles from the decal with a wet Q-tip or tissue before it dries in position. Decal setting solutions should be used to
soften the decal to improve the decal’s ability to conform to the contours of the model.

In the event of lost or broken parts please contact:

Minicraft Models (US) LLC
2136 12th Street, Ste 104
Rockford, Il 61104
e-mail: [email protected]

Advanced Building Techniques

While the Minicraft Models 1/350 scale RMS Titanic can be built using a simple hobby knife, sandpaper or emery board and model cement, the
construction process can be facilitated using a variety of readily available hobby tools and supplies as listed below:
1 pair of fine point tweezers 1 hobby knife (offering replaceable blade feature)
1 pair small diagonal cutters 1 pair long-nose pliers
1 pair fine point scissors 1 set of sable paint brushes (fine, medium, broad)
1 roll blue painter’s tape 1 bottle of liquid cement (or super glue)
Advanced modeling techniques and tutorials specific to the 1/350 Minicraft Titanic kit, information about the ship and links to deck plans and
additional photo-etched brass parts can be found at the Titanic Research & Modeling Association website atwww.titanic-model.com.

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 Titanic Color Guide Suggestions
Good Color Choices Good Color Choices Better Color Choices Better Color Choices
Color (United States) (International) (United States) (International)

White Testors1168 Flat White

Humbrol 34 White (Spray
Testors 1258 Flat White Floquil Reefer White
Preferred)
(Spray Preferred)

Lifeboat & Hatch Covers Mix 10 drops Testors 1168 Flat

Same ratio, using Floquil Same ratio, using
(Canvas)-optional for more White with 1 drop Testors 1138
Reefer White and Model Humbrol 34 White and
realistic appearance Gray
Master 1706 Sand Humbrol 121 Pale stone
Description: a dirty white

Black Testors 1149 Flat Black Model Master 1949 Flat Humbrol 33 Matt Black
Testors 1249 Flat Black Black (Spray) (Spray Preferred)

Pale Grey Model Master 1722 Duck Humbrol 165 Medium

Testors 1138 Grey
Description: a very light blue-gray Egg Blue Sea Gray

Dark Grey
Model Master 1723 Humbrol 164 Matt Dark
Description: a dark slate gray with a Testors 1163 Battle Grey
Gunship Grey Sea Grey
hint of blue

Dark Brown Floquil Tuscan Red.

Humbrol 169 German
Description: A very dark red-brown Testors 1140 Brown Note: there is also a
Camouflage Red Brown
(Similar to Mahogany) color called Tuscan, do

Medium Brown
Model Master 1742 Dark
Description: a neutral brown, not Testors 1133 Light Brown Humbrol 26 Khaki
Tan
bright, almost muddy in color

Light Tan
Description: a neutral light tan with
a hint of cinnamon, intended to Testors 1167 Flat Tan Model Master 1706 Sand Humbrol 121 Pale Stone
represent faded, untreated teak
wood

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 Good Color Choices Good Color Choices Better Color Choices Better Color Choices
Color (United States) (International) (United States) (International)
Dark Green Model Master 1710 dark Humbrol 116 US Dark
Testors 1171 Flat Beret Green
Description: a dark forest green Green Green

Brass Testors 1182 Brass Humbrol 54 Brass

Bronze Testors 1182 Brass Humbrol 55 Bronze
Silver Testors 1146 Silver Humbrol 11 Silver
Concrete Grey
Humbrol 28 Camouflage
Description: the color of new Testors 1138 Grey Floquil Concrete
Grey
concrete
Natural Wood
Description: a light, very neutral
Testors 1166 Flat Brown Model Master 1706 sand Humbrol 71 Oak
color intended to represent the
color of faded pine deck planks
Lower Well Deck Color (also
used for masts)
Testors 1166 Flat Brown
Description: a light brown color with
a hint of honey
Antifouling color Mix equal parts Testors 1140 Floquil ATSF Mineral Revell 37 Reddish
Description: a dark earthy red Brown and Testors 1150 Flat Red Brown Brown

White Star Buff Testors 1170 Flat Light Tan See Online TRMA Paint Reference

For additional color information, including color samples, historically accurate color recommendations not shown here and painting tips for the advanced
modeler, see the Titanic Paint Reference online at www.titanic-model.com/paint

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(Boat Deck Wall)

(Boat Deck Wall)

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 'C' PARTS TREE
14
18 23
9
13
15

20
12
19
17
10 19

11 16 20
13
20
6
22

17

16

16
3 Short

16

16

16
10
8 21

21

21
3 Long

21

21

24 21
25
17
7 26 4
1 5 22
25 17
2 TITANIC C1-26

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 'F/G' PARTS TREE
25
32 1L
27 26 1R

28A

TITANIC F1-4
4A
28B 3A 2
29B 29A
3B 2
33 23 4B
31 30

36
18 9A 8 8

3
13 4 2A

1A
1A
24A 14
35

TITANIC G1-36
13
22 17
12 9B
24B 1A
5 2A 1A
16A

10A
21 19 7
11
23
16B
20
8 8 15 2B 1B
10B 6

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 1 'H' PARTS TREE 'I' PARTS TREE
6
9 8

2 2 3 4
7
10

4 5
5

14 4

2
11
3
8
TITANIC H1-27

13 14
12
10
27

18 17 16 15 26

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24 19A 16
22 1
23A 23A 23B 23B 21
20A
23A 22
20B

25 23B
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 'J' PARTS TREE

40 20
30 10
31B 31A 19
9
29
34 32
21 18
33 8 Not Used

39
7

TITANIC J1-40
22 17

6
5
38
23 16 4
35
28B 28A 27 27
13 13A

37B
24 15
37A 3
12

25
36 36 26 26 14

11 11 11 2 1

Thread
Display Stand
Decal Sheet

Chain
Paper Pennants 11
 Photoetched Detail Parts
Photo-etched parts are included with the deluxe version #11320. They can also be purchased separately.
If you do not have the photo-etched brass, disregard the the next 2 pages. RATLINES
FORECASTLE RAILINGS #3 FUNNEL CASING TANK ROOM Paint Flat Black
Replaces plastic railing sections 26. Replaces plastic railing sec
10, 11, 12.
tions 2ND CLASS ENTRANCE ROOF
Install aft edge railing first, then install side railings. Replaces plastic railing sections
Cut all railings from 1-Bar 13, 14, 15, 19.
Forecastle Starboard Railing railing stock
Remove Cut from 1-Bar Cut from 2-Bar
1 section railing stock railing stock
Forecastle Aft Edge
Railing

Note positions
of slots

Kit part J40 Kit part J35

Forecastle Port Railing

Kit part I7

OFFICERS' QUARTERS ROOF #4 FUNNEL CASING

Replaces plastic railing sections 2,3,4. Replaces plastic railing section 16. Foremast Mainmast

Cut parts and fold to shape using part I3 as a guide.

DOCKING BRIDGE RAILINGS
Replaces plastic railing section 30.

Cut all railings from 2-Bar Cut and fold carefully, paying attention to the location
railing stock Cut railing from 1-Bar of bends.
railing stock
Docking Bridge Railing

Kit part I3 Kit part I7 Kit part J10 12

POOP DECK RAILING 1ST CLASS LOUNGE ROOF 1ST CLASS SMOKE ROOM ROOF
Replaces plastic railing sections 27,28,29. Replaces plastic railing sections 5,6,7,8,9. Replaces plastic railing sections 17,18.

Install forward edge railing first, then attach other railing. Fold to shape using the part I-1 as a guide. Use part I-6 as a guide for bending.

Poop Deck Forward Edge Railing Poop Deck Railing All sections cut from 3-Bar All sections cut from 3-Bar
railing stock railing stock

Note positions
of slots

Kit part I5 Kit part I1 Kit part I6

AFT PROMENADE DECK RAILING AFT BOAT DECK RAILING 2ND CLASS PROMENADE DECK
Replaces plastic railing section 20. Replaces plastic railing section 21. Replaces plastic railing sections 22, 23.
Note the heavier upper rail represents a handrail Note the heavier upper rail represents a handrail Note the heavier upper rail represents a
and should be painted Brown. and should be painted Brown. handrail and should be painted Brown.
NOTE NOTE
Bend a gentle, radiused curve Bend a gentle, radiused curve
in railings between two in railings between two
closely spaced stanchions. Aft Promenade closely spaced stanchions. Aft 2nd Class Promenade Deck Railings
All other bends are sharp. All other bends are sharp. Aft Boat Deck Railing
Radiused
Deck Railing Radiused
NOTE
curve curve Bend a gentle, radiused curve
in railings between two
closely spaced stanchions.
All other bends are sharp.
Sharp Sharp Radiused
bend bend curve

Promenade Deck
Sharp
bend
Boat Deck
Kit part I2

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 A

B6
1 2
F1R F3A
B7
A2
A10 F4B
A1
A3+A4
F4

p
L

Hawse Pipes
F1L
A10 F3B

Glue rudder halves F4A and F4B together and over the hinge pins on the stern. Note the post at the to
of assembled parts F4A and F4B is inserted into the hole in the bottom of the hull. Glue bilge keels F1
Assemble display base as shown. Nameplate A10 may be mounted either on the and F1R, and shaft bossings F3A and F3B to hull as shown. For additional realism, carefully open the
top or on the front of the base. The display base may be used to hold your model hawse pipes on the bow using fine files.
during construction.

Lower Well Deck Brown inside with Lower Well Deck Brown inside with
3 White top edge
White above dashed line
(Outside of hull, both sides)
White top edge
(Inside of hull, both sides) (Inside of hull, both sides)

Black
Hawse Pipes

Use this fine molded line as a guide. Black above the line, Anti-fouling Red below.

Complete the painting of the hull as shown, using the molded detail as a guide. You
For greater realism, you may choose to drill out the portholes along the hull. it is
may choose to apply the hull decals at this point (See Step 56) and seal them with a
recommended to do so before painting the hull.
clear coat. 14
 4 Knot at 8"

4 16"
Pale Grey
Lower Well Deck Brown
Lower Well Deck Brown

D1

Natural Wood

Lower Well Deck

Brown

Natural Wood

D2

Cut four lengths of monofilament 16" long and tie knots in the middle as shown. Pass the two ends through
Natural Wood
the holes in the deck parts and carefully glue into place at knots. Glue deck sections together as shown.

2
5
20"

C24
C24

Note position

Cut two pieces of monofilament 20" long and glue to part C24. Attach C24 to bow as shown. Test fit the deck
to the hull, trimming and fitting as necessary to obtain a positive fit before gluing in place. Be sure to avoid
trapping the monofilament lines between the deck and hull. 15
 2 Knot at end

6 4.5"

Hatch Covers White Natural Wood

(Left & Right)
H5
H5

I-2

White Edges

G31
G13

Lower Well Deck Brown

J20 J4
G36 J19

Lower Well Deck Brown

Part G36
White above molded line,
Lower Well Deck Brown below

Pale Grey
Lower Well Deck Brown

(Both sides)

Paint all walls J4, J19 and J20 White except Part G36 shown above. Paint winch G13 Dark Green with
Cut two pieces of monofilament 4.5" long and knot at ends, passing through the holes in part I- Black drums. Part I-2 has a White edge on aft (rear) side. Paint vent G31 White with a Lower Well Deck
Brown lower section. Paint benches H5 Medium Brown. Paint hatch covers molded into I-2 white (see
2. Glue the 2nd Class Library walls J4, J19, J20 and G36 to the deck, then glue roof I-2 in place.
note on paint chart regarding canvas hatch covers).
Attach benches H5, vent G31, and winch G13 as shown.

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Paint window frames White in this area
J26
NOTE
Some previously assembled H6
parts not shown for clarity.
H7

J26

J25

J28 J36
H16

J36 J28
H16
G23

G23
You may elect to
leave delicate parts
such as vents H16 off
the model until later
in the assembly
sequence to avoid
damaging them.

Glue 2nd Class Entrance walls J28 & J36 together, then to deck. Glue First Class Restaurant walls H6 and
H7 to 2nd Class Smoking Room walls J25 and J26, then glue to deck, carefully checking alignment. Glue Paint all walls White with Brown inside window frames except as noted. Paint parts G23 White. Paint
parts G23 and vents H16 to deck as shown. vents H16 White with Flat Grey openings.

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 8 Glue 8x Bollards G8, Winches G13, Walls J13A, J13B, First Class Private Promenades J37A and J37B to deck as shown. Glue hatch covers B11 and B12 into place as shown. Attach part G31 as
shown.

G8 G13
G8
J13B J37B
G31 G8 Left & Right Sides

J37A
J13A (Shown in place)
(Shown in place)

G8 B12
B11
Light Tan Light Tan
handrail top handrail top
(Both sides) (Both sides)

Paint parts G8 Black and G13 Dark Green with Black winch drums. Paint all walls J13A/B and J37A/B White. Paint parts B11 and B12 White (see note in paint chart
regarding Canvas Hatch Covers). Paint handrails Light Tan in areas indicated. Carefully paint all inside promenade wall window frames White, with the exception of parts
J13A/B, which had Dark Brown inside window frames. Paint vent G31 White, with Rust Brown lower half.

Check and trim slots along edge of Promenade Deck to insure a good fit to the hull. Glue Left and Right Deck walls to deck. Glue part J9 and Veranda wall J7 into place, aligning carefully.
9 Glue part J39 to end of deck, making sure it is vertical. Attach parts C9 and C23 to deck.

C9 C9 / C23
Dk Brown inside
C9 C9 White window C23
these windowframes Promenade Deck Wall R frames
J9 Promenade Deck
J39
Light Tan Deck color
handrail tops (lower edges only)

J7

White
edges

Promenade Deck Wall L

All handrails Dark Brown
White window
(optional-requires advanced skill) frames in this area
Paint all parts (except deck) White. Paint lower edge of parts C9/C23 in deck color (see diagram). Paint handrails on part J39 Light Tan, paint uppermost window frames Dark Brown. Lower
windows had White frames. Paint the aft (rear) edge of the Promenade deck White. Carefully paint handrails Light Tan in areas indicated. Paint all Promendade Deck window frames Dark
Brown except where indicated.
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 NOTE
Note
10 Promenade Deck is
shown
Position
Paint Boat deck walls L/R and their window frames White. See diagram for Stair painting
instructions.
upside down.
Paint all stairs using this diagram C17
Boat Deck Wall L
White handrails C16
2

White stanchions

Note J39
Alignment

Lower section
(both sides)
and Stairs Medium Brown Boat Deck Wall R

Glue Boat Deck Walls Left & Right to Promenade Deck, gluing carefully along the edge. Be sure to check alignment of part J39 to insure the joint is square as shown. Assemble stairways, parts C16
and C17, and glue to Promenade Deck. See diagram for proper alignment of these assemblies.

Knot at end

11 5"
2 Experienced modelers may elect to use thin wire cut to length and
installed later in the assembly sequence instead of monofilament .
Please study future steps to determine if you would prefer this option.
22
10"

5"

NOTE Pull tight and apply

a spot of glue to
Boat Deck is hold in place

shown
upside down.

5"

Cut monofilament as shown in diagram, 2x 5" pieces knotted at one end, and 22x 10" pieces. Thread these through the holes in the Boat Deck as shown, center, and glue. 19
 IMPORTANT!
Promenade walls

12 should be close to
the edges of
these holes.

Paint Promenade Deck

Navigation Lights Red (Port / Left) White Edge
and Green (Starboard / Right)

Natural Wood Deck

Paint all deck railing

Paint all deck railing tops Light Tan.
tops Light Tan.

Glue the boat deck over the promenade deck between the side supports. Make sure the monofilament lines hang over the sides.

Paint benches H5 Medium Brown, roofs G22 Dark Grey with Medium Brown edge, winches G13 Dark Paint all walls White. Paint iside edges of window frames Dark Brown. Paint vent

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Green with Black drums, and all walls White. Morse lamps on roofs should be painted Metallic Grey.
Paint deck expansion joints Weathered Brass as noted. Paint deck railings (shaded) on parts G28 Flat
14 opening H23A Flat Grey.

Brown.

NOTE
Brown
window frames Some previously assembled
J30 parts not shown for clarity
Morse lamp
H20B
G22 H10
Morse lamp J29
G28 G28 Officers'
G10B (Shown in place) Quarters
G22
H11
Paint insides H20A
of window
frames Gymnasium
Medium Brown
G10A White H23A
window frame

H5
H5 J34

G13
White
G13 (both sides)

Brass

Brass

Glue wheel house walls G10A, G10B, H20A, H20B and J30 together and to the boat deck as shown. Glue Gymnasium/Officers' Quarters walls J34,J29, H10 and H11 to the boat deck. Glue vent H23A in
glue winches G13, benches H5, walls G28A and G28B and roofs G22 to deck. place as shown.
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 2 Knot at end
Cut two 7" lengths of monofilament, knot ends and insert in holes in I-3. Attach part I-3, then glue vents
15 H23B, G9B, G26, and blowers H18 in place as shown. 7"
Natural Wood
with White edge Dark Grey Light Grey
White edge with White edge with White edge
Dark Grey
Pre-paint part I-3 as
indicated before
assembly. Paint cowl No White edge
vents H18, and vents this
H23B White. Paint parts section
G9B, G20, G24B and G26
White Paint part H21 and
ribbing on part B1 White.

H18
B1 Paint all edges White
G9B
G20

H23B

H23B G26
H21

B4
H23B

I-3
(Shown
upside down)
I-3
G9A

H5

Officers'
Quarters

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 IMPORTANT NOTE! Remove parts for one funnel at a time, and assemble before proceeding to the next one. Mark the
16 funnel number inside after assembly, as each is slightly different and will only fit correctly in one location.

J21 J16 J17 J24

Brass Brass Brass Brass

C15

C10 C10
J23 J15 J18
#1 Funnel J22
C10 #2 Funnel #3 Funnel #4 Funnel

Paint inside of all funnels Black. Paint top band of funnels Black, lower portions Flat Glue #1 Funnel parts J21 and J22 together. Glue Parts C15 and C10 in place as shown. Glue #2
White Star Buff. Note that all piping is the same color as the area behind it. Paint the Funnel parts J16 and J23 together, then affix part C10 as shown.
whistles on the front of the funnels Brass as shown. Glue #3 Funnel parts J15 and J17 together, then affix part C10 as shown.
Glue #4 Funnel parts J18 and J24 together.

NOTE Natural Wood with White edges

17 Some previously assembled parts
not shown for clarity
#1 Funnel
18 I-1
1st Class Lounge roof
#2 Funnel
#2 Funnel White
H4 with White edges
H4+H4
Paint sides of (Shown assembled) H4
lifeboats White, tops
Off-White (canvas).
Paint parts H19, G25
and G33 White. B13
Paint sides and White
window frames of H19
B13 Medium Brown.
G33 G12
B1 H19 H5

B13 H23B G33

H26
B13
H19
G25
G25

Glue #1 and #2 funnels in place, aligning carefully. As an option, you may elect to attach the funnels
later along with the #3 and #4 funnels to aid alignment of all funnels. Glue Engelhardt collapsible life Glue Part I-1 to raised roof walls. Attach Vent parts G25, and H26, and bench H5 to deck as
boat parts H4 together and glue into place. Glue vent parts H19, G25 and G33 together as specified, shown.
then attach to deck. Glue pipe section G12 (shown in place) to deck, aligning horizontally. Glue
Paint 1st Class Lounge roof I-1 Natural Wood with a White edge and Medium Brown
Skylights B13 to deck in positions shown. Refer to drawing above, showing Deck I3, Skylight B1 and
stairs. Paint blower H26 and vent G25 White, and bench H5 Medium Brown.
Vent H23B in position, viewed from above.

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 H19+G33

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B8 G28
G16A
G33
Brown
H24B
G24B
C17
Paint compass B8 Brown with H24A
a Brass top. Paint vent parts I-1
G24B White, H19 and H26
White. Paint compass tower
H19+G25
White with Brown handrails
and stairs. Paint stairs as H26
shown in Step 10. Paint all
handrails Light Tan. C16

G16B

G24B
Glue compass tower parts H24A and H24B together, and add stairs C16/C17. Glue compass B8 to
compass tower. Glue compass tower to lounge roof I-1, and add all other parts.

Dark Grey
20 with White edge #3 Funnel
H14
Light Grey
with White edge

I-7 H13

G18

H23A
Scribe line
White in Part I-7
Assembly shown upside down

Paint Boiler casing and Officers' Mess walls G18, H13, H14 White. Paint Part I-7 as noted Glue Boiler Casing and Officers' Mess walls G18, H13 & H14 to roof I-7. Glue #3 funnel halves J15
above, with White mushroom vents. and J17 together and attach part C10. Glue this assembly to the Boiler Casing. As an option, you
may attach the funnel after gluing the Casing to the deck in Step 22.
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 White H26 Boiler Casing & Officers' Mess
H17
21 22 from Step 20

J12 G33
J12

H27
J5
Tank room
from
B2 J27 Step 21 B3
H12
J27 White
edge G13
J6 J40 Dark Grey
G21

H5

H5 Brass
Paint all walls and roof J40 White. Paint the sides and framing on part B2 White. Paint G13
skylight walls G21 and J27 White. Paint roof of Tank Room Dark Grey with White edge as
noted. Note center skylight section of J40 is painted White.
Paint vent parts H17, G33 and H26 White. Paint benches H5 Brown. Paint winches G13
Dark Green with Black drums. Paint expansion joint weathered Brass.
Glue Tank Room walls H27, H12, J6 and J5 to roof J40. To this assembly, attach hatches J12, then Glue Boiler Casing from Step 20 to deck as shown. Glue Tank Room assembly from Step 21 to
assemble First Class Foyer skylight walls J27, G21 and attach this assembly to the Tank Room. deck. Glue winches G13, blower assembly H26/G33 benches H5 and skylight B3 to deck as shown.
Glue skylight B2 into place. Glue blowers H17 into place as shown.

Knot at end
23 White
1
10"
#4 Funnel

G24B
C13
(Shown in place)

I-10
Dark Grey

G23
White edge I-10 I-8
all around (Shown upside down) I-9
J38
I-6
Light Grey Natural Wood

H19 H5
G23

Part I-10 G25 H5

Paint upper potion of funnel Semi-gloss Black, lower portions Flat

White Star Buff. Paint walls I-8, I-9, and J38 White. Paint the roof Glue part C13 to assembled #4 funnel. Glue to turbine Casing roof I-10. Cut one piece of monofilament 10" long, knot at end, pass
area on part I-10 as shown above. through hole in I-10, and glue. Glue Turbine casing walls I8 and I9 together, then to Smoking Room roof I-6. Glue benches H5, vents G23,
G24 and G25 and blower H19 in place as shown.
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 Knot in middle
H5 H5
24 1
10"
25 Glue benches H5 in place as shown.

G4 H5
White
H21 H5
G29B
G7 H5

H22
G29A G7

H5
J35 G19
H5

Cut one piece of monofilament 10" long, knot in middle, pass through hole in roof J35, and glue in
place. Glue 2nd Class Entrance walls G29A and G29B to roof J35. Glue elevator parts H21, H22 and
G4 together, then glue this assembly to the top of the 2nd Class Entrance. Glue Vents G19 to this
assembly, then attach vents G7.

Paint all walls White. Paint roof J35 Deck color Natural Wood with a White edge, and roof
of part G4 Light Grey with White edge. Paint vent openings in G19 Flat Grey. Paint benches H5 Medium Brown.

H17

26 H17 Glue 2nd Class entrance from Step 24 to deck. Glue Turbine Casing assembly
from Step 23 in place as shown. Glue blowers H17 in place as shown.
Step 23

Step 24

Paint cowl vents H17 White

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 Steps 27 through 36 concern the cutting, gluing and placing of the plastic
railings included in the kit. If you are using the Photoetched railing set,
27 please consult the insert included for instructions and ignore steps 27-36.

Railings have a lower edge to aid gluing. Advanced

modelers may elect to remove this lower edge to more
accurately represent the correct railing height. Note
that the gluing edge is not included in the number of
rails in further steps, such as ''C20 (2 rails)" but is
illustrated.

Please note that some railing segments will be bent from one piece; others will
be assembled from short sections. Diagrams will show our recommended
assembly technique. A set of dividers will be helpful to measure railing segment
To bend railings, grasp with smooth pliers at the bend lengths.
point and gently apply pressure with fingers to make a
sharp bend. Round bends can be made by rolling the
railing around a finger or rod and applying gentle
pressure.
All railings are White, including the tops.

28 29 Paint bench H5 Medium Brown.

NOTE: Some details not shown for clarity

Funnel #2

1b 1a
4
3a
C20 Funnel #1
(2 rails)
2b
3b
2b 2a
2a 1b

Cut and form railing sections C20 - 1a/1b/2a/2b as shown above. Check fit in Step 29
before gluing in place.
1a

C20
(2 rails)
3b H5
3a

After carefully checking fit, glue the rail sections in place as shown. Apply glue sparingly, and allow
Cut and form railing sections C22 - 3/4 as shown. Check Step 29 for fit before gluing in to dry thoroughly. Carefully check alignment as parts dry. Glue bench H5 to deck as shown.
place.

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30 Cut and form rail sections C22 - 5/6/7/8/9 as shown. Check Step 36 for fit before gluing
in place. 31 Cut and form rail sections C19 - 10/11/12 as shown. Check Step 36 for fit before gluing
in place.

C19 C19 C19

(1 rail) (1 rail) (1 rail)
5
6

7 9

8 C22
(3 rails)
10 11 12

5 9

8
7
6

Remove these sections ONLY

32 Cut and form rail sections C19 - 13/14/15 as shown. Remove 1 support from 14 as
shown. Check Step 36 for fit before gluing in place. 33 Cut and form rail sections C19 - 16 and C22 - 17 as shown. Check Step 36 for fit before
gluing in place.

C19 (1 rail) C22 (3 rails)

17

13 14 15
16
C19
(1 rail) 17

Remove

16
17

13 15
14
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 Cut and form rail sections C21 - 20/21 as shown. Check Step 36 for fit before gluing in place.
34 Cut and form rail sections C22-18 and C20-19 as
shown. Check Step 36 for fit before gluing in place. 35

C20 20
(3 rails) All joints 21 All joints
C22
(3 rails)

19 C21
18
C21 (6 rails)
(6 rails)

21

20
18

19

NOTE: Some previously installed details not shown for clarity G11 (Shown in place) 20
36 Funnel #4
21
11 Funnel #3
16
18
Funnel #2 14 15
8 7 19

13 17

12
9 5
17

10
6

Glue part G11 in place as shown. Check the fit of all rail sections before gluing to decks. Note Paint all railing sections White. All railing tops are White except for 20 and 21, which have
small drawing showing the fit of the aft railing to the deck. Light Tan tops. Paint part G11 White.
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 Feed parts C4 and C5
37 Paint White Star
Buff
Paint White Paint White Star
Buff
Paint White 38 Funnel #3
through railings
as shown

C4 C5 C5

C4

J40

G27

Before assembling in step 38, bend water pipes C4 and C5 as shown by gently bending over a straight, but not sharp Thread parts C4 and C5 through the rails and glue to the #3 Funnel and into the holes
edged object. In this case a ruler is shown. Paint as indicated by the callouts after bending. on roof J40. Glue part G27 into place as shown.

39 #1 and #2 funnels
Paint ladders White Star Buff.
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#1 and #2 funnels
C18 - Remove 5 rungs - make 2 Ladders C18
#3 and #4 funnels
Ladders C8
1/4"
#1 funnel ONLY
Note position of stay cables

#3 and #4 funnels
C8 - Remove 5 rungs - make 2

apply heat
and bend

short long

Trim the top 5 rungs from two each of ladders C8 and C18. Be sure to check the orientation of
parts C8 and remove the rungs from the end closer to the long span between supports. Apply Thread the monofilament lines through the holes in the funnels, pull taut and glue in place.
gentle heat and bend as shown, 1/4" width. Glue ladders from Step 38 in place as shown.
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 When glue has dried and threads are secure, wrap excess monofilament together, tuck into funnels, and add caps and braces as
41 Paint caps and braces J11, F2 and J3 Black.
shown.

J11 J11 J11

J3

F2 F2 F2 F2

Funnel #1 Funnel #2 Funnel #3 Funnel #4

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Carefully check fit of the deck assembly to the hull and glue in place. Be sure not to trap any monofilament lines between the deck and hull.
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 White
43 Paint forecastle deck Natural Wood. Paint breakwater White. Paint support bars on breakwater Black. Paint #1 hatch base Lower Well Deck Brown
(shown shaded below). Paint aft (rear) side White. Paint deck fittings G8, G15, kedge anchor A11, molded deck fairlead rollers, chain ramps and
anchor chain Black. Paint parts G3 and G17 Black with Bronze tops. Paint hatch cover B2 and sides and frame of crew galley skylight B5 White.
Paint cowl H19 White with a gray opening. Paint rectangular winch footings Concrete Gray. Paint center anchor crane C11/C26 White. Paint the
bottom of the center anchor well Dark Gray with White sides. Paint the small castings forward of the anchor well White. Paint lower half of parts
G35 and J33 Lower Well Deck Brown.

Black
Natural Wood deck
Knot in middle 2
Breakwater 20"
Knot at end
White with 2 Knot in middle
1
Black support bars 4" 12"

Concrete Gray

20"
Cut center webbing from part C26
I11 4"
before assembly 4" A11

C11 G17 G15

G15
G3 G3 G8 G15
G35 G8
J33
B5
G17
H19
I-4 G8
Paint shaded areas G3
Lower Well Deck Brown
4"
G3
G8 G8

G35
Dark Grey with 4"
white sides
Lower Well Deck Brown sides,
rear side White

Refer to drawing above, showing underside of forecastle deck I-4. Glue two parts G35 to wall. Glue wall J33 into place as shown. Cut and knot monofilament as shown. Pass through the holes in foredeck I4
as shown. Pass the anchor chains through the holes and wrap around the windlasses G17. Cut out the webbing from part C26, and assemble to crane staff C11, then glue to deck. Glue capstans G3, bitts G8,
vent H19, and winches G15 in place. Glue hatch cover I11 and skylight B5 in place. Note some parts are shown in place.Glue kedge anchor A11 flat on foredeck in position shown.
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 Crane Type A (Make 6) Crane Type B (Make 2)
44 Snap part C3 into place

G2A G2B G1B

Light Grey tops
on all cranes
C3 C3
G1A

Rig cranes with a single strand of monofilament Glue part G1A to part G1B, then snap part C3 into place to build six cranes. Glue part G2A to
part G2B and snap part C3 into place to build two cranes.

Paint all cranes overall White with cylindrical base tops painted Light Gray. Paint two Type A
Lower Well Deck Brown, two Type A cranes only. crane bases Lower Well Deck Brown (shown shaded). These will be used in step 45.

NOTE: Some previously installed Brass

45 details not shown for clarity Cranes rested
athwartship
J14 when at sea.
G6 C16+C17
Paint White
Brown rail top
Lower Well
J1
Deck Brown
Brass

Use Type A cranes with

A12 Lower Well Deck Brown
bases in this step.
View looking down

View looking aft

Paint shaded lower area on part J14 Lower Well Deck Brown; paint the handrail Brown. Paint
Glue foredeck to hull. Glue crow's nest G6 to foremast J1. Assemble stairs C16/C17 and attach
crow's nest G6 White, and mast J1 Lower Well Deck Brown. Paint anchor A12 Black. Paint
to wall J14, then glue to hull as shown. Assemble two electric cranes G1A/G2A/C3 and attach
stairway as shown in Step 10. Paint small details as shown.
to deck in positions shown. Glue anchor A12 into well.

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46 Paint docking bridge J10 and poopdeck I-5 Natural Wood with a White edge on part J10. Paint supports C14 and molded
round posts White. Paint capstans G3 Black with Brass tops. Paint cowl vents H16/17 White. Paint molded fairlead rollers
Black. Paint benches H5 Medium Brown. Paint lower half of J32 (shown shaded) Lower Well Deck Brown, and White above.
Paint Docking Bridge C2 as shown.

2 Knot in middle Brown

Black wheel

20"
Brass
Deck instruments
color

C2
Natural Wood
Cranes rested
athwartship Brass
when at sea. C14 posts
Type A crane
H16 J10
White

Black
G8 G3
G8
H5

G8
View looking down H17 G3
H5
G3 C14
G8
H16
H5 G8
H5 H16

View looking aft H16 H5 H16

H5 H5
F25
H5 G3
H5
I-5
H17 H5 G8

J32 H16

Type A crane
Lower Well Deck
Brown

Cut one piece of monofilament 20" long, knot in the middle and pass through the hole in poop deck I-5 as shown. Glue wheel assembly C2 and frames C14 to docking bridge J10.
Glue two Type A cranes to deck. Glue wall J32 to deck. Glue capstans G3, vents H16 and H17, bitts G8, wincg F25 and benches H5 to deck as shown. Note that some parts are shown
in place.
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47 Cut & glue or bend C21 railing to form rails - make two 22 and two 23
sections. Glue life rings to rails. Check fit in Step 47. 49 Glue two Type B cranes in place as shown.
Glue mast J2 and ratlines C7 into place.
Glue rigging lines to mast J2 as shown.
22 22
J2 Glue two aerial lines from mast as shown.

23 23

Paint all railings White with

Light Tan tops. Paint all life
G32 rings White.
G32
22 C7

Attach C7
23 23 rigging
23
22 lines
here

48 H5

22 H5
23

H5 H5

23 22

C16
C17 Cranes rested
2 horizontally
and angled as shown
when at sea.
Install railing sections 22/23 as shown. Assemble two staircases C16/17 and glue into place.
Glue benches H5 in place. Glue two Type A cranes in position as shown. Refer to diagram in
Step 49 for positioning.
Paint ratlines C7 Black. Paint mast J2 Lower Well Deck Brown.
Paint benches H5 Medium Brown. Paint stairs as shown in Step 10.

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 4 4

50 9"
51 9"
Cut 4 pieces of 9" long monofilament and attach to rails 26 as shown. Cut 4 pieces of 9" long monofilament and attach to rails 29 as shown.

27 27 28
24 24 25 Rails 27,28,29
All rails 26 29
C21 (5 rail) C21 (5 Rails)

Rail 30
C22 (3 rails)

9" 9" G32

Brass
with
Silver lens G32

G32
3 "
3 1/
at 27 30 29
ch C6
A tta
28
3" C6
t
c ha 9" 27
A tta
26
9"
C17

A11 C16

24

25
G32
26 B10
B9 9"
24 29
9"

9" C17
Cut rail sections 27,28 and 29 from C21 stock. Gently bend sections 29 to fit the stern. Cut and glue
9" C16 2 or bend Rail 30 from C22 stock. Check fit of all railings before installing. Install railing sections 27,
28, 29 & 30 as shown. Glue life rings G32 to inside of railings. Assemble stairs C16/C17 and install in
place. Stream anchor A11 sits vertically on deck on its side as shown.
Cut bow rails from C21 stock. Form 26 gently to fit bow. Glue rail sections 24, 25 & 26 into position. Glue
ratlines C6 into place. Assemble stairs C16/C17 and glue into position. When all parts are thoroughly
dry, pull rigging into position and glue or tie.
Paint stern railings 27/28/29/30 White. Paint ratlines C6 Black. Paint stairs all White
Paint bow railings 24/25/26 White. Paint ratlines C6 Black. Paint stairs as shown in Step 10. Paint hatch Paint stream anchor A11 Black. Paint life rings White.
covers B9/B10 White. (See note in paint chart regarding canvas hatch covers) 35
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Glue propellers A8, A9 and A7 to shafts as shown.
52 53 3"
A8
H2 Cut 16 pieces of monofilament 3" long. Assemble lifeboat halves H2, trapping a
length of monofilament in each assembled boat. These will be boats 3-16. Assemble
parts H3 in the same manner; these will be boats 1 & 2. Paint the boats as as
H2 instructed and apply decals as shown.

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A9

A7 H3

LIFEBOAT DECAL INSTRUCTIONS

2 H3 Each lifeboat is numbered on the decal sheet, 1-16. Decals are also lettered P-Port
(left) and S-Starboard (right). An enlarged view of lifeboat #1 is ahown above.
Carefully apply decals according to these numbers and letters, and pay close
attention to the boat location diagram when attaching the boats to the respective
Paint boats White (canvas) covers and davits. NOTE: Parts H3 are used for boats 1 & 2 only. All other boats are assembled
Paint propellers metallic Bronze. Medium Brown gunwales. See paint
chart regarding Canvas Covers. from parts H2. Please refer to Steps 54 and 55.

AFT (Rear)
54 Lifeboats
Aft Starboard Side Aft Port Side
Boat Boat
13 14

Boat Boat
15 16
Boat Boat
11 12

Rig line
between davits

Fo
r
ard wa
1/4"
rw rd
Fo Chocks
Davit

Boat Boat
H25 H1
9 Paint shaded areas of parts H1 and H25 Natural Wood. 10
Paint chocks and davits White.

Attach the lifeboats in order shown to the davits and chocks H1 and H25. Carefully
glue the monofilament to the davits, making sure the boats hang evenly, then trim.
Finally, add a spanwise piece of monofilament between the davits as shown in Step
54. Repeat for all boats.
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 FORWARD
55 Lifeboats
Fwd. Starboard Side Boat
Fwd. Port Side
Boat (NOTE Orientation)
6
5
Boat Boat
7 8
Boat
Boat 4
3

Rig line
between davits

1/4"
rd Fo
r wa r wa
Fo rd
Boat
Boat H8 Paint shaded areas of parts H1 and H25 Natural Wood. H9
2
1 Paint chocks and davits White. Refer to Step 54 for
painting instructions.

Attach the lifeboats in order shown to the davits and chocks H8 and H9. Carefully glue the monofilament to the davits, making sure
the boats hang evenly, then trim. Finally, add a spanwise piece of monofilament between the davits as shown. Repeat for all boats.

NOTE
56 Some details not
shown for clarity.
Boats 16/14/12/10 Boats
8/6/4/2

Boats7/5/3/1
H4

Boats
15/13/11/9

H4

Paint lifeboats H4 White.

Attach lifeboat/davit assemblies to indentations on deck as shown. Assemble stairs C16 & C17, and attach to deck. Glue Engelhardt collapsible lifeboats
G4 to deck in positions shown, one port, one starboard. 37
 'NOTICE' Sign 'NOTICE' Sign
Port & Starboard
57 Decal 23 Left & Right,
thin end forward
Decal 19 (Left)
Decal 20 (Right)
Decal stripes
along sides of hull apply decals as shown
Port & Starboard
Decal stripes
meet at rear of hull Decals 21/22

Decal 22
Left/Right
Align as shown

Decal 18 Left
Decal 17 Right
Align as shown

Bow Stern Stern

4 4

58 4" 22"

C25

C25

1 1/2"

19" Both ends

1 1/2"
Note center space is wider

Paint parts C25 Medium Brown.

Assemble aerials cut from monofilament as shown. Taping flat may help to ease
6 3/4" alignment as the glue dries. 38
5/8"
 White Star Lines flag Attach flag as high as possible
Attach flag 1/2" on one line only
59 from top
Tie point
1/2" from top

American flag Tie point Tie point

1 1/2" from top 1 1/2" from top

Royal Mail flag

Tie off at
base of ratlines

60 Paint anchors A5 and A6 Black.

A5 A6
Glue anchors A5 and A6 in place as
shown.

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 Tie directly to mast
61
Mast
Mast

Note line to mast

(1 1/4" long)

Steadying wires
Tie to base of Part C8
Steadying wires Wireless stack on each side
Tie to base of Part C7
on each side

Blue Ensign

C12

Carefully attach aerial as shown. Be sure to orient the aerial as noted above. Attach flag staff Paint flag staff C12
C12 and flag to stern. Medium Brown.

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