Build the Titanic stages 121 and 122 from Hachette

[@adamvinick3836]

John, your lights look so bright. Mine don't light the officer's quarters and funnels as bright as yours. I was hoping it was just that little battery charger that didn't have enough juice and the finished product would be better with all 6 AAs. I was going to add some LED COB strips.

Tension is rising when it’s finally coming together! After so many years :) Great job! (PS: just finished issue 80 in Czech republic)

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@davemacbuilds5232]

brilliant build John, putting them decks together were a challenge, ive got that to come next week

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks Dave 👌 😊 Good luck. 👍

[@SzymonBisek]

EXCELLENT stuff John! Great video!

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@eddywells5689]

Great build and vid enjoy your weekend 💞🍺🙏👍💪

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks 👍 Eddy, take care! :)

[@rodadams8422]

Hi John thanks for an a awesome video. I'm still struggling with my boat deck lol i found the peg on the underside of boat deck didn't line up ! also the little pegs along the promenade deck didn't line up so I'm still working on it. Thanks also for the wiring references. Its looking really nice. Can't wait for the poop deck issue 123 .take care 👍

[@JohnsModelmaking]

You are welcome Rod, happy modelling. :)

[@Emilio-b3c]

Great Job !!!!!,here in Spain go forr issue 70

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks for watching. 😀

[@stevecrabb5373]

Had to glue the deck in exactly the same place

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@philliposborn808]

Hi John. Fascinating watching 121 & 122, it certainly looks fiddly and no doubt a few murmered curse words were in tow, I'm not at this stage yet as you know being 4 behind, so a question for you John, if you can explain to me please, remember some time ago about the bridge deck being sort of curved, are you saying that when the three decks are screwed together that this straightens the bridge deck horizontally. I remember you asked Hachette about that, have i missed something? Because at moment my bridge deck is still like slightly banana shaped, not being screwed together. Hope you understand what im saying John, as the three decks sit on top of metal hull centre part of bridge deck sits flush, but either end of bridge deck section sits a little bit above the hull at both ends. Really good videos John, thank you mate, nice to have the early warnings 😊

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Hi Phil, all 3 decks will sit flush with the hull. I did have issues with the brown posts at the AFT section as there are location points in the prom deck that don't always line up. At the forward end, 1 cable was moved to stop the upper decks from rocking, there was 2 screws I loosened also. As for the bent shape, it is normal to a degree, I covered this in a short video with a steel ruler. All the above is in my video, and obviously, the instructions. Have fun. 😀👍

[@philliposborn808]

@@JohnsModelmaking Thank you John, yes I knew there is a slight curvature, I think it was the immense size of the ship, apparently all large ships are the same, cheers for taking time out, your videos explained everything about screws and posts etc very nicely John. I think after the ship is built John we may deserve a long cruise 😁 I think 2027 was when Titanic 2 maybe ready from what I was gleaning from the internet, we shall wait and see as there a lot of misinformation out there. You take care.👍✅

[@JohnsModelmaking]

I think I will give it a miss Phil, If it's built, for the maiden voyage anyway. 😊

[@philliposborn808]

@@JohnsModelmaking I fully agree John 🫢 I will watch your Batmobile 66 next, bit behind with everything at this time. Cheers 🍻

[@adamvinick3836]

@@JohnsModelmaking Where is that video John? My deck section is curved as well. Pretting annoying flaw. I am trying to force it straight with some weights.

[@slomofs]

Hi John, Is it linseed oil you use on the deck? Can you recommend which one you use?

[@JohnsModelmaking]

HI, i don't use linseed oil, only PVA glue to ensure it doesn't lift.😀

[@franksteinbach977]

Super john😊❤

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thank you! :)

[@ingocernohorsky]

Hey John, can you please do me a favour and measure the overall hight incl. the stand to the top of the mast?

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Approx 46cms.

[@markapted4494]

Arrive today that I'll doing it on weekend 😊

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Have fun. 😊👍

[@stevenwheaton874]

Great video, John, as always. I do have a question: When you talk about PVA glue, is that like Elmer's glue? Thanks in advance.

[@JohnsModelmaking]

Thanks. My Pva is wood glue as is Elmer's. 👍😊

[@stevenwheaton874]

@JohnsModelmaking Okay, thanks, that's what I thought

[@darylstevens6963]

Hi John. I would like some wiring as I think I miss place some and I would like dieagram for the wires please

[@JohnsModelmaking]

You need to order from Hachette. Link:hachettepartworks.com/en-en/build-the-titanic/

[@dinomaster55088]

Ive just finished 122 and Ive placed it onto the hull there seems to be slight warping in the decks and one side is higher then the other, It leaves a gap between the hull and the deck. Do you have the same problem, or any tips on how to try and fix it?

[@JohnsModelmaking]

My decks fit in line with the hull. How does it sit off the hull? Does it warp or rock side to side? 👍

[@dinomaster55088]

@@JohnsModelmaking The back side of the deck sits in line with the hull but in the front there is a 1-2cm gap between the deck and hull, when pressing down on the front the gap moves to the back.

[@JohnsModelmaking]

@dinomaster55088 That sounds like the bridge deck is warped. I released the screws at the front due to bulging on the boat deck, but you need to determine if it's the bridge deck first. The decks should be flat on a desk or table off the hull.

[@dinomaster55088]

@@JohnsModelmaking It was the bridge deck that was warping. I released the screws near the front of the bridge deck and its laying in line with the hull, thank you for the help.

[@garyhallsworth5029]

Hello mate have you any idea how the decks fit on the hull don't seem to be any holes for screws or fixing

[@eddywells5689]

How many left ?

[@JohnsModelmaking]

18 issues.

[@JoseSanchez-ht1kc]

Hello

[@JohnsModelmaking]

👋 👍

[@JoseSanchez-ht1kc]

@@JohnsModelmaking i'm still on issue 77!!! One more year for to arrive to your level!!!