Is the 1:350 Minicraft Titanic model still available? Roy Mengot used it and recommended it to build the Titanic wreck

[Cam Houseman]

If I want to build the wreck, is the Minicraft model still available?

 

[Ken Ziemski]

Hello Cam, yes the Minicraft 1:350 plastic model is still available. I purchased one just recently. I too,considered making a model of the sunken wreck. I would look into a 'paper' or 'paperboard' version for this purpose. I should think wetting the paper, or not, would allow you to bend the decks, tear the hull plates, etc. and shape the model how you wish. Look online for these paper models they are readily available. I don't think you want to spend that much more money on a plastic model. As far as the finer details ( rusticles, etc.,), you're going to have to invest some time on researching modeling, if you're already not familiar. Good luck! Maybe I 'll post pics of my project when completed. Cheers all!

 

[Cam Houseman]

Thanks Ken. I wish you good luck too! When you say paper/paperboard, you mean to add this paper and wet it, then add it in to recreate the bent and buckled decks? Also where did you purchase your model?

 

[Ken Ziemski]

Hello again Cam, I kept an eye on e-bay for my mini craft to get the best deal. Here is a link to a paper model, but there are others. Detailing involves a fair amount of modeling skills, ie: flocking, scenic effects,etc. Oops ,sorry, the link won't paste... look up thriftbooks.com or others.

 

[Ken Ziemski]

A plastic model can cost around 60-90 USD. Wouldn't want to spend that kind of money to wreck it! Pun intended

 

[Ken Ziemski]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1435132904/?tag=encyclopediatita

 

[Cam Houseman]

Hello again Cam, I kept an eye on e-bay for my mini craft to get the best deal. Here is a link to a paper model, but there are others. Detailing involves a fair amount of modeling skills, ie: flocking, scenic effects,etc. Oops ,sorry, the link won't paste... look up thriftbooks.com or others.

Thanks again. Love the wrecking joke!

 

[Cam Houseman]

Hello Cam, yes the Minicraft 1:350 plastic model is still available. I purchased one just recently. I too,considered making a model of the sunken wreck. I would look into a 'paper' or 'paperboard' version for this purpose. I should think wetting the paper, or not, would allow you to bend the decks, tear the hull plates, etc. and shape the model how you wish. Look online for these paper models they are readily available. I don't think you want to spend that much more money on a plastic model. As far as the finer details ( rusticles, etc.,), you're going to have to invest some time on researching modeling, if you're already not familiar. Good luck! Maybe I 'll post pics of my project when completed. Cheers all!

Ken! Titanic Honor and Glory have it for purchase on their website for $99.99!