Radio Control Trumpeter 1:200 Titanic Build Part 87 - Finishing Touches

This is the eighty-seventh in a series of videos I’m going to produce to document the building of my Trumpeter 1:200 model Titanic. In this episode I cover:
Fitting the coaling outriggers.
Fitting the 25ft emergency cutter boats.
Fitting the sounding spars.
The electronics behind the navigation lights.
Fitting navigation lights on the foremast and the poop deck.
If you want to see more regular updates have a look at my Instagram page (same name as the channel). I post photos as I'm building there so you don't have to wait for the videos to be edited!
Electronics Help:
KZbin Videos:
• A simple guide to elec...
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Books:
Electronics for Today and Tomorrow:
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Electronics:
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Full Ship Circuit Diagram:
drive.google.c...
Google Drive (with components and references):
drive.google.c...
Thanks to Titanic Honor and Glory for the wonderful reference material:
titanichg.com
Woodys Model Works:
www.woodysmode...
List of parts used:
Figures:
torifactory.co...
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www.partworkup...
Toms Model Works Deck Chairs:
www.tomsmodelw...
www.tomsmodelw...
Titanic a Model Makers Guide Book:
www.amazon.co....
Tamiya Saw:
www.emodels.co...
Amateur 3D Printing (Source of interior furniture):
/ 3dprintingwoodstock
Facebook page for this model: / 495723057755975
Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning (you can get this everywhere).
Lycra Rigging:
www.scalemodel...
Brass Domes:
www.minibrass....
Modeling Saw:
www.amazon.co....
Floor Tiles:
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Airbrush:
www.amazon.co....
Dark Grey:
www.wonderland...
Lighter Grey:
www.wonderland...
Wood Colour:
www.wonderland...
Soldering Iron:
cpc.farnell.co...
Soldering Iron Tips:
cpc.farnell.co...
Solder:
www.rapidonlin...
Stand:
www.rapidonlin... Extractor: www.rapidonlin...
Solder Wick:
www.rapidonlin...
Solder Sucker (or desoldering pump):
www.rapidonlin... Snips (wire cutters): www.rapidonlin...
Switching Regulator (power supply board):
uk.rs-online.c...
Potentiometer:
uk.rs-online.c...
LED Strip:
www.lamps2udir...
Small LEDs with wires already attached: www.ebay.co.uk...
PWM Board:
www.ebay.co.uk...
Fuse Holder:
www.amazon.co.... Holder/dp/B00904N85G/ref=asc_df_B00904N85G
Music by: Music by www.bensound.com
License code: KPUYM0NOHZF36TVG
also:
Rain Fuse - French Fuse

[@joeaustin4472]

No words can describe this stunning work of art you've produced, makes me all the more eager to start on my 1/200 Gneisenau as soon as I can. You've no doubt done the real thing some justice in this series, and all those who sailed on her.. victim and survivor alike. The finished result will the mind blower, well done 👏

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you for the comment. Im glad you’ve enjoyed the series 🙂

[@joeaustin4472]

@@TheModelBoatGuy It's been excellent, truly excellent. You've done a 1st class job. If you plan to make any further 1/200 ships I know they will be true works of art. Get yourself a good cold drink, it's a ship builder's reward and an honor to the vessel. 👍

[@MrVolvobloke]

I've followed this build from the first episode and it's been one of my favourite KZbin indulgences so far! Thank you for posting all the episodes and congratulations on a superb model. . I think the only thing you haven't done is squirted yourself in the eye with superglue accelerant, which I thought was traditional for modellers.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Crikey that might be a modeller’s tradition that I forgo! Not sure I fancy squirting anything much in my eyes. Thank you so much for following throughout, it’s been a genuine privilege to build the model with such support.

[@robcates2383]

Your attention to detail is mindblowing!!

[@Titanic_401]

I'm so glad my comment about the emergency lifeboats didn't come off as rude! You've done an amazing job on this model and you've been so committed to making it as accurate as possible, so I wanted to make sure you got that detail right as well. Thanks for the shout out! The new boats look great, the oars are a really nice touch.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Not at all that sort of comment is exactly what I want. Nothing wrong with pointing out mistakes! Thank you again for the heads up

[@thernotsoealmackay]

I will never not lose a few brain cells trying to understand all the mathematics, not even with the help of a jaunty tune. At the end of each recent video, I always marvel at how complete she looks, then you add all these small details in your next videos and they just keep elevating the model to another level of realism. Funnily enough, I'd only just learned of the immense work required to refuel these ships, although I did wonder why they couldn't have come up with a less complex process, such as using coal chutes instead? I wonder if installing the rigging will be as delicate a job as anticipated?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Hi Garry, Haha the maths stuff is annoying. I had very similar feelings when I first learned it all. It’s one of those things really, I reckon you could go on and on adding more detail, but at a certain point it has to be finished I guess! Not a huge amount more to do now though, really is just into finishing touches. As always thank you for the comment. Yeah I saw quite a good video on coaling recently, sounds absolutely horrendous! It’s incredible ships weren’t all just coated in dust. It’s no winter they changed over to oil as soon as they could even though it was more expensive. WRT rigging, it was fiddly, and a bit of a trial and error job. But all done now. Hope to have the video up this week 🙂

[@TheCollinsCatalogue]

i love this series, im glad you were talking about the boats, have a good day good sir!

[@briancorkery4083]

I’m just so grateful for all the vids. Great result Robbie

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you Brian!

[@wallacehartley234]

Oh wow! very close to completing it! I can't believe it.

[@jackychan9236]

absolutely stunning and beautiful work

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you!

[@rpkett]

Incredible work.

[@darylw792]

Nice to see someone also doing lights on the mast. I did the rigging idea, but my LED wires that substituted as rigging went to the side down into the bow deck corners. And yes I made these rigging lines up, but unless one is a die hard Titanic enthusiast one would not know they were added. Than I glued the wires to the underneath of the bow deck like you did for the stern nav light and connected to a power source.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Hi Daryl, nice to hear from you! Yeah I think that’s a good way to go really. It’s one of those things as you say. Probably less than 0.1% of the people that see your model will clock that the rigging is made up, so it’s a good compromise. If my LED ever fails I might change the wiring to suit as you’ve done,

[@terrencelane6031]

Breath taking!

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thanks!

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

I can't believe it's done. This looks amazing! Also, hope your weather improves.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

I know right! Unbelievable amount of rain

[@Real_Moon-Moon]

@@TheModelBoatGuy How are you doing today?

[@wesleyhead3408]

Absolutely stunning work! Can't wait to see how you do on the Marconi array! It was the hardest thing I attempted on my 1/350 build!

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

It was tough on at 1:200 too! Video should come out on that soon I think

[@carl7cumberland]

Wow mate 👏 just wow

[@marcush2220]

I have seen all of your episodes, I believe you had made like 3 episodes before I find you here on YB. What a cracking job you have done with your model. So thank you for letting everyone on-board your ship 👏

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you. It’s nice to have had such a good project through lockdown. It’s lovely to know other people have enjoyed it too!

[@johnnyhollis9977]

Hi Rob, nicely done in the end. The nav light looks really good perched up the mast, nicely thought out. I see what you mean about the cutters, cementing them to the hull was a good idea. I have sent you an email on some of the other details you asked about. I will write soon on the other stuff! Great job anyway! Regards JH ⚓

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thanks John, All good here, rigging has been finished so we’re on the home stretch now. I’ll send over an email soon! Hope all is ok with you, Robbie

[@gilbycoyote]

Extra thumbs up for the Lamy Vista

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Very nice to write with!

[@tonybear7071]

wow your a great builder. this is beautiful :)

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you!

[@knightmedia1]

Looking amazing, and it seems like only yesterday you were starting it, a shame that its coming to a finish soon, perhaps some continuation videos of her out on the water would be fun to see, especially with all the lights on.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

I have a few other videos I’ll do on her. Frequently asked questions, why I’ve used the batteries I’ve used, I think I’ll do one on lessons learned too.

[@emmanuelmoralesnolasco179]

STUNNING 🤩

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you!

[@bradleybolton3843]

Looks great, well done. Have you decided what to build next?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Not really, leaning towards Hood but unsure

[@barry-clark]

Just in case others are stuck with the mast navigation light, Andrew Model 3d Space has created a resin mast either for pontos or KA sets (or you can have both) that allows the cable to run inside the mast.

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Cool!

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thanks for this, I’m going to mention this in my modelling video

[@marktrevett8438]

So sad coming to a end , but great video.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thanks Mark, same really, mixed emotions about finishing it

[@robertnicholls2316]

Andrew Kubarenko makes a mast set with leds

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you for highlighting, I’ll make a point of saying in my next video

[@nicknicky1378]

Awesome

[@richardbanko2067]

I may have just noticed this, in the pictures it appears that some of the portholes are not lite. I know someone has done research identifying which cabins were unoccupied and assumed to be dark during the voyage. Did you use this information and black out some portholes or is it just the camera angle making some portholes look dark? Very nice work.

[@goforitpainting]

100% Professional.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you!

[@miguelmartinez4023]

How much time did it take you to finish this model?

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Yes!

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

I’ve been doing it about 3 years now

[@rodadams8422]

Absolutely amazing sorry for my delayed response haven't seen your you tube channel and just found you. I must say your work is outstanding The way you have wired up the navigation light is spot on i will do exactly the same on my titanic that i am building so yes once again a big thank you. Just a quick question when you have completed titanic what is your next model to build Maybe you are to tied up with work and various projects apart from modelling. Thank you take care regards Rod 👍

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Don’t worry about the delay, thank you for your comment! The nav light was a bit of a pain, there’s probably a good few ways to wire it up tbh. You could use rigging to disguise the wires too? So the next model is RMS Mauretania, the first few videos are up but only really just getting started on her. Thank you for your comment Rod, All the best, Robbie

[@rodadams8422]

@@TheModelBoatGuy Thanks Robbie for getting back to me I'll take a look at the model your building thank you kind regards Rod 👍

[@golfsierrahotel4806]

Very skilled build and plenty of patience shown, I have to ask though, when you apply the glue does the spray act as an activator?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Yes exactly that, it speeds up the drying process

[@golfsierrahotel4806]

@@TheModelBoatGuy that is neat, I don't suppose you have a link to somewhere that I can purchase these items from do you?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Hi there, This is the stuff I bought Unika Mitrebond MBNEW-AZ Industrial Superglue And Aerosol Activator, White amzn.eu/d/iQsDFbV

[@golfsierrahotel4806]

@@TheModelBoatGuy many thanks, I have ordered this, my 1/350 minicraft kit is looking good, I will move onto the trumpeter when this one is finished as I've used it as a learning curve. All the best.

[@jackvolta3489]

Looks magnificent, one question are you planning on covering it with either a glass or lexan cover to protect it from dust?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Hi there, Yea I will be. I have a glass cover that came with the casing, so that goes on every so often and will defiantly go on for good once it’s done!

[@jackvolta3489]

​​​​@@TheModelBoatGuydefinitely a good idea, Will you ever sail her or did you build her too precious, to cheat history? I've been watching you on & off now from the beginning, and you went above & beyond on your Titanic. I wouldn't blame you, if she never sees a drop of water, although some nice shoots of her at dusk floating in a mill pond with her lights reflecting off the water would be epic. Beautiful job my friend. 😜👍👍

[@kingtigercrownestate9102]

When you show the models with all the lights in the room off it looks like there are gaps in the fo'castle and between the models superstructure you can clearly see the light bleed.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Yeah these are almost inevitable! Since this video I have repaired most of them, but the annoying thing about a model where bits have to be lifted on and off every so often is that often cracks appear over time, so you end up fighting an endless battle!

[@JPYamremVlogs]

When will be the maiden voyage of it?

[@polygonalmasonary]

1912 😂

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Probably late June I reckon

[@joek5882]

You're doing Mauretania next...that's NOT a request! 😝

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

If only there was a model available!

[@MontoyaGamer1_Entertainment]

Add floodlights to the funnels, and place Jack and Rose on the tip of the Forecastle so the model can be finished 100%

[@IllBushido]

Jack and Rose were there for a video was just for fun as the model is intended to be historically accurate and not movie accurate.

[@MontoyaGamer1_Entertainment]

@@IllBushido it just needs some 1997 references to finish the model

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Hi there, so I’m trying to make this model as accurate as possible to the genuine Titanic that sailed in 1912. Although I’m a fan of the film there are several inaccuracies. Titanics funnels were not lit (I agree it looks better with the lighting, but it wasn’t done!), and of course Jack and Rose were not actually on the ship. For me getting the model as accurate as possible it the main aim 🙂

[@ingocernohorsky]

Are you sure about the brown/wooden windows of the bridge? Cant find a picture with those colours

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

So, good question. From looking at photos I think the reality is that the inside of the frames were brown. This might not have been paint, could well have been the putty or whatever held the panes of glass in the window frames. So in short I think there was a small amount of brown, but probably not as much as I have added via those brass frames. I might have a look at removing and redoing with a steady hand.

[@hyperdog4565]

I know its popular now to do so, but would the lifeboats/cutters carry a 5th oar for spare should one break?

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Oooh this is a good question. I’ll have a check, not entirely sure how we could find that out now, but I’ll do some digging

[@MartinFutter70]

Mast wiring is very good, if you hadn't of pointed it out, I would just of assumed it was some piping or wot-not running up to feed some doo-da's

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Thank you! Glad it’s turned out subtle

[@mrh9635]

Would this be too overambitios for a first time modeller? I'm suddenly resolved to have my own Titanic.

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

It is certainly a lot of work. I have been building this for over 3 years now. It’s also quite expensive! I would suggest maybe building a smaller model titanic first? But it very much depends on your patients

[@mrh9635]

@@TheModelBoatGuy Perhaps buying a finished model would be simpler for me. Do you know the rough value of your Titanic build?

[@jamiefellows89]

I'd have run the headlight power cables through where the radio wire run

[@TheModelBoatGuy]

Aah ok sounds logical, many ways to achieve this I guess!

[@jamiefellows89]

@TheModelBoatGuy just re read what I've typed well done for knowing what I mean but either way that thing is ridiculous ❤️