Model Titanic 1-300 scale model - OcCre

Key Points to Remember about the Titanic Model

Intermediate level: OcCre estimates assembly time to be around 600 hours.

Materials: various wood essences, photo-etched brass, zamak elements, and cotton textile parts.

Included elements: presentation base and engraved brass nameplate.

Support: step-by-step video tutorials and downloadable assembly instructions.

The Titanic, a Historic Ocean Liner to Reproduce in Miniature

The RMS Titanic departed from Southampton on April 10, 1912, bound for New York. On the night of April 14-15, it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sank.

This event marked maritime history and made the ocean liner one of the most famous ships in the world.

At 1/300 scale, the OcCre Titanic model measures nearly 90 cm in length.

This size allows for representing the silhouette of the ocean liner while maintaining a model suitable for display.

However, ensure you have a long enough workspace to assemble the hull and manipulate the elements without damaging the already completed details.

An Intermediate Level Naval Model Kit

3,423 Pieces and Approximately 600 Hours of Assembly

OcCre categorizes this model as intermediate level and estimates construction time to be around 600 hours.

This project is suitable for modelers with some experience who wish to dedicate time to creating a detailed ocean liner.

The kit combines various materials. Laser-cut wooden parts of different essences facilitate their fitting.

Photo-etched brass allows for replicating fine details, while zamak molded elements complement certain accessories.

Cotton textile components are also used for necessary elements.

Video Tutorials for Step-by-Step Progress

The step-by-step video tutorials offered by OcCre help follow the different construction phases.

Downloadable assembly instructions complement these resources.

Before starting, organize the parts and prepare a stable, well-lit workspace with enough clearance to accommodate the model's length.

Prepare tools suitable for naval modeling, including precise cutting tools, fine tweezers, and sanding materials.

A glue compatible with the materials used will be necessary for assembly operations.

Choose your tools and products based on the assembly instructions' recommendations.

Painting and Finishing the Titanic Model

Finishing the Titanic requires methodical work on the different parts of the ocean liner.

Before selecting paints, consult the manufacturer's instructions and model visuals to determine suitable shades for wooden surfaces and metallic elements.

Anticipate areas that may become difficult to access after assembling certain details.

Working in stages helps limit model handling and facilitates any necessary touch-ups.

For sanding, choose an abrasive suitable for the piece being worked on to preserve the finest elements.

Consider Additional Accessories!

Tools, accessories, and products required for assembling and finishing the model are not included.

We have selected the main articles useful for its construction.

For simplicity and cost-effectiveness, order them at the same time as your model:

In metropolitan France, shipping costs are waived for orders over €150.

Simply check the boxes above for the items you wish to add to your order.

Displaying the Titanic in a Maritime Collection or Diorama

With its 896 mm length, the 1/300 Titanic model is a large exhibition piece.

The kit includes a presentation base and a photo-etched brass plaque bearing the model's name.

These elements allow for identifying the ocean liner and presenting it once assembly is complete.

The Titanic can also be integrated into a diorama evoking an early 20th-century transatlantic port.

A dock, port facilities, or a departure scene can complement the presentation, but these decorative elements are to be made separately: they are not advertised as included in the kit.

Ensure you have a stable support and enough space to handle the model safely.

Building the Titanic Model with OcCre

The OcCre 1/300 Titanic model is aimed at enthusiasts of historic ocean liners seeking a detailed naval construction project.

Its 3,423 pieces and estimated 600 hours of assembly require organization and patience.

The step-by-step video tutorials are a valuable aid for progressing through the various assembly stages.

Before you begin, prepare a workspace suitable for the length of the model, the necessary tools, and the appropriate finishing products.

This way, you can methodically progress in building this wooden ship and prepare it for display in your collection of model ships.