Titanic Platinum Edition: When perfection is your standard
Many model-makers are familiar with the dilemma: you buy a kit and then end up spending twice as much and a great deal of time searching for ‘aftermarket’ parts, because plastic on its own often doesn’t look realistic enough. Particularly on historic ships, plastic decks or railings that are too thick seriously detract from the overall appearance. With the Titanic Platinum Edition, we put an end to this search. We provide you with a premium package that leaves nothing to be desired. You not only receive the kit, but also premium components such as real wood decks and photo-etched parts, which transform a very good model into a museum-quality masterpiece.
Why this edition is in a class of its own
• High-end materials: A self-adhesive real wood deck ensures an incomparably realistic look that is difficult to replicate with paint.
• Intricate details: Photo-etched parts replace coarse plastic elements and reproduce railings, ladders and structures in true-to-scale detail.
• Stability and appearance: The included metal tubes reinforce the masts and structures and ensure an elegant finish.
• A challenge for professionals: At Level 5, this kit is a challenging project that requires patience and experience.
• Imposing size: At a scale of 1:400, the finished ship reaches a length of 67 cm – a dominant eye-catcher in any room.
• Attention to detail: The finest engravings and 3D components ensure that you continue to discover new details even after construction.
The “Platinum Edition” is our response to the demand for uncompromising quality. You’re not just assembling a ship here; you’re reconstructing a legend using the very best materials available. The construction process is a journey in itself: laying the wooden deck requires precision, but rewards you with a warm, authentic feel. Working with the photo-etched parts requires a steady hand, but gives the model that delicate lightness that characterised the original.
This set is for you if you want to leave the ‘plastic look’ behind. It’s the ultimate project for long winter evenings, when you can lose yourself completely in the technical beauty of the world’s most famous ocean liner. The result is a model that doesn’t look like a toy, but rather like a technical exhibit.
Background information
The RMS Titanic was more than just a ship; it was the pride of the White Star Line and a symbol of the technical optimism of the early 20th century. At 269 metres long, when it was commissioned in 1912, it was the largest man-made object capable of movement. Its tragic demise following a collision with an iceberg, in which over 1,500 people lost their lives, is deeply ingrained in the collective memory. The wreck, which was only discovered in 1985 at a depth of 3,800 metres, continues to fascinate researchers and historians to this day. With this model, you can preserve the memory of this engineering masterpiece and the human stories associated with its name.
Contents
• Plastic model kit (unassembled)
• Illustrated, multilingual assembly instructions
• Decals
• Yarn for rigging
• Extensive photo-etched parts
• Metal pipes
• Self-adhesive wooden deck
• Scale: 1:400
• Difficulty level: 5/5
• Recommended age: 13 years
