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Revell 1/400 Titanic "Platinum Edition"

Product Code: REV-5243
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Many model builders know the dilemma: you buy a kit and then invest twice the amount and a lot of time searching for aftermarket parts because plastic alone often doesn't look realistic enough. Especially with historical ships, plastic decks or overly thick railings detract significantly from the overall impression. With the Titanic Platinum Edition, we put an end to this search. We deliver a high-end package that leaves nothing to be desired. You not only receive the kit, but also premium components like real wood decks and photo-etched parts that transform a very good model into a museum-quality masterpiece.

The "Platinum Edition" is our answer to the demand for uncompromising quality. You're not simply assembling a ship here; you're reconstructing a legend with the best possible materials. The building 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 demands a steady hand but gives the model that delicate lightness that characterized 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, allowing you to completely immerse yourself 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 like a genuine technical exhibit.

The RMS Titanic was more than just a ship; she was the pride of the White Star Line and a symbol of early 20th-century technological optimism. At 269 meters long, she was the largest movable object created by humankind when she entered service in 1912. Her tragic sinking after colliding with an iceberg, which claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, is deeply etched in the collective memory. The wreck, only discovered in 1985 at a depth of 3,800 meters, continues to fascinate researchers and historians. With this model, you preserve the memory of this engineering marvel and the human stories associated with her name.

Features

  • High-end materials: A self-adhesive real wood deck provides an incomparably realistic look that is difficult to imitate with paint.
  • Intricate details: Photo-etched parts replace coarse plastic elements and represent railings, ladders and structures with true-to-scale detail.
  • Stability and appearance: The included metal tubes enhance masts and structures and provide a sophisticated finish.
  • A challenge for professionals: At level 5, this kit is a demanding project that requires patience and experience.
  • Impressive 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 will continue to discover new details even after the build is complete.

Includes

  • Plastic model kit (unassembled)
  • Illustrated, multilingual assembly instructions
  • Decals
  • Yarn for the rigging
  • Extensive photo-etched parts
    metal pipes
  • Self-adhesive wooden decking