he RMS was a second of a trio of Olympic-class transatlantic liners (along with RMS Olympic and HMHS TBritannic), launched on 31 May 1911 and entering service on 10 April 1912. She was the largest and most luxurious passenger liner of her day. On her maiden voyage to New York she struck an iceberg on 14 April and sank. The Titanic’s lifeboats brought only 705 people to safety out of a total of 2,207 passengers and crew.This model is a faithful reproduction of Titanic’s 14 standard lifeboats, which each had a capacity of 65 people.

TECHNICAL DATA:

RMS Titanic’s lifeboat Model no: 19016 Degree of difficulty: Length: 285mm (117/32in) Height: 55mm (2 3/32in) Beam: 95mm (3 9/16in) Scale: 1:35

Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Model for collectors only. TITANIC’S LIFEBOATS 1 RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT

Titanic carried a total of 20 lifeboats with enough capacity to carry 1,178 people, representing just over a half of the 1,316 passengers and 891 crew on board. There were 14 wooden lifeboats, four collapsible lifeboats and two wooden emergency cutters. They saved only 705 people.

he original design for Titanic included the suggestion by TAlexander Carlisle, the managing director of the shipbuilders , that the ship be provided with 64 lifeboats using a new design of davit by the Welin Davit & Engineering Company, London, which could handle more boats. Each of the 16 double-acting quadrant davits could carry boats one on top of the other and another inboard, and so were capable of launching three boats in succession and could have been modified to handle four. The number of lifeboats was reduced, first, to 48 – enough for everyone on board – and then under pressure from the owners, , to 40, 32 and finally to 16 30- Above: A standard lifeboat with mast with a capacity of 5,500 cubic feet foot (9.14-metre)- long boats, plus raised, but powered by oars approaches (160 cubic metres), plus rafts and the rescue ship Carpathia. To the left four Englehardt collapsible lifeboats. of the picture is one of the four floats for 75 per cent of the boats. In This apparently cavalier attitude collapsible lifeboats on board the Titanic. effect, Titanic carried more lifeboat towards the passengers and crew capacity than required by law, even was, however, perfectly legal as the though it weighed in at 46,000 tons. Board of Trade regulations stipulated The Board of Trade regulations had Below: Titanic’s lifeboats shown in New that ships over 10,000 tons were York harbour. The present whereabouts not been updated since 1894 and no required to carry just 16 lifeboats of the boats is unknown. changes were made because of the belief that the advances in shipbuilding and the introduction of watertight compartments meant that lifeboats were unlikely to be needed at all. For the White Star Line the reductions in costs of providing lifeboats just above the legal minimum were obvious, and as the lifeboats were stowed on the upper boat deck, it was felt that fewer lifeboats would give the first-class passengers wider and less cluttered promenading spaces.

Standard lifeboats No plans exist for the wooden lifeboats and the whereabouts of the actual lifeboats is a mystery. There is speculation that they were either Each boat was supplied with oars, PLAN OF THE BOAT DECK destroyed by the owners, as they mast, sails stowed in painted bags, The lifeboats were numbered in even 2 RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT were such a potent symbol of the water tank and drinking beaker, a sea numbers on the port side, uneven disaster, or reconditioned and anchor and a fitting for a spirit boat numbers on the starboard. reliveried to be used on other compass. The compass itself was, ships of the White Star Line. however, stored in safe-keeping on STERN There probably never were board Titanic herself, along with oil any plans, as this type of boat was lamps and survival biscuits. In the 51 19 11 13 15 traditionally built ‘to the eye’ by confusion, not all of the launched 10 12 14 16 experienced shipwrights. The boats were provided with any of lifeboats were designed by Harland this equipment. The oil lamps, for and Wolff’s chief draughtsman, example, were in the charge of the Roderick Chisholm, to Board of ship’s lamp trimmer who brought Trade specifications. They would have them out after a number of the been inspected at various times lifeboats had already been launched. during construction and were of the ‘double bow’ or double-ender type. Englehardt collapsible lifeboats The Titanic’s collapsible lifeboats had a wooden hull with pull-up canvas sides. The advantage of these boats was that they could be stowed almost flat against a bulkhead and took up very little deck space. On the Titanic, collapsibles A and B were stowed port

and starboard on the roof of the STARBOARD officers’ quarters, next to the first funnel. Collapsibles C and D were PORT placed alongside the emergency Above: Passengers promenading on the cutters. These collapsible lifeboats had boat deck with the covered lifeboats and been demonstrated to be as safe as a Welin davits behind. sea-going boat. Collapsible A stayed The keels were made in straight- afloat for a month before it was found grain and knot-free elm, the stems by RMS Oceanic, drifting in the open and stern posts in oak. The timbers, sea with three dead bodies aboard. spaced about 9in (23cm) apart, were 753 also in elm, while the seats were of Emergency cutters 864 pitch pine secured with galvanized The wooden cutters were of similar iron double knees. All the boats were construction to the standard lifeboats. clinker-built in yellow pine, which was They were hung from davits over the fastened with copper nails cinched over side of the ship and their main grooves. The buoyancy tanks were of purpose was to respond if there was 18oz (510g) copper and rope lifelines a ‘man overboard’; they were also to were fitted around the gunwales. double as lifeboats if necessary. A C B D

DIMENSIONS OF THE 1 2 TYPES OF LIFEBOAT Standard lifeboats Emergency cutter 1 Length: 30ft (9.14m) Length: 25ft 2in (7.68m) Height: 4ft (1.21m) Height: 3ft (0.9m) Beam: 9ft 1in (2.77m) Beam: 7ft 2in (2.19m) Capacity: 65 persons Capacity: 40 persons Number: 14 (no. 3–16) BOW

Emergency cutter 2 Englehardt collapsible lifeboats KEY Length: 23ft 2in (7m) Length: 27ft 5in (8.38m) Standard lifeboat Height: 3ft (0.9m) Beam: 8ft (2.4m) Beam: 7ft 1in (2.16m) Capacity: 47 persons Collapsible lifeboat Capacity: 40 persons Number: 4 (A, B, C, D) Emergency cutter Octavian Press GENERAL TIPS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT: GENERAL TIPS 1 RMS ATTENTION! Assemble under adult supervision. Unsuitable for children under 14. To assemble this model we recommend that you follow the step-by-step guide. 1 4 8

1. Follow all assembly steps CAREFULLY. 4. To ensure the perfect adjustment of cast GLUES Take all the time you need. First look at the metal parts, go over the edges with a small Apply glue sparingly and in strict accordance photos and read all the documentation included file before fitting to eliminate possible burrs with the manufacturer’s instructions. There are in the kit, as it will help you assemble the and impurities. different types of glues that can be used to model correctly: assemble the model. •Parts list with Dimensions and Materials. White glue •Cut Sheet with precision-cut numbered parts. 5 This is also known as carpenter’s glue or PVA. •These instructions. It can be applied directly or with a brush to one of the parts to be glued. Clean off any excess glue immediately after joining the parts to avoid staining when fully dry. Contact glue 2 This glue can be applied with either a brush or a flat spatula. Apply a thin coat to both surfaces to be joined. Before joining the parts, leave for approximately five minutes. After joining, apply light pressure and remove excess glue. 5. To give a more authentic appearance to Fast-drying glue the ship’s sails, dye them in some tea. When Apply a tiny amount directly to the point where completely dry, add them to the ship without the parts are to be joined. It is very important ironing them. that the parts are correctly positioned as you will not be able to move the parts again to set them correctly. 2. To remove the wood pieces (see Cut 6 Sheets), carefully cut the tiny strands joining Metal glue them to the sheet. Use the Cut Sheets to Super Glue Gel or Two-part epoxy glue identify fully the precision-cut parts. PUTTIES After removing the parts from the sheets to Use regular stopping putty for wood. Read the use them during assembly, carefully sand them manufacturer’s instructions carefully! before gluing in place. Applying putty Given the nature and origin of the wood, To fill holes or cracks in the ship’s hull, apply there may be slight differences in the tone the putty with a flat spatula. Allow to dry and or colour of some material. softly sand the entire surface of the hull to level off the putty. 6. For parts that need bending or curving, VARNISHES 3 dampen them in water for greater flexibility. You Use clear (not coloured) stopping varnish. Read can also use a bending press, or plankbender, the manufacturer’s instructions carefully! which is highly useful during assembly. Applying varnish Use a brush to apply varnish to wood. Sand the surface and thoroughly clean the part 7 before varnishing. Varnish as follows: 1. Apply a first coat and allow to dry. 2. When dry, sand and clean the part. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. 4. Apply a third coat and allow to dry. 5. When dry, polish the part using steel wool. 3. To cut to size and identify the parts which are not prefabricated, look at the parts list PAINTS where you will find: Use acrylic (water-based) paints. Read the •Part number. manufacturer’s instructions carefully! •Part description. Applying paint •Number of same parts to be cut and used 7. Before mounting the pulley blocks or dead- Use a paintbrush. Sand the surface and clean the in the model. eyes, it is best to enlarge the holes with a part thoroughly before painting. Paint in the •Part dimensions (thickness, width, length, 0.75mm diameter drill. following order. in that order). 1. Apply a coat of varnish to prepare the •Material used to make the parts (subject to surface to be painted. Allow the part to dry. modification by prior notification. 2. When dry, sand and clean the part. 3. Apply a first coat of paint and allow to dry. 4. When dry, apply a second coat of paint. LIST OF PARTS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT: LIST OF PARTS 2 RMS Required extra tools and accessories: Recommended extra tools and accessories: •White glue (item 27601) All tools and •Airbrush (the best tool for painting the hull in white) and a •Quick-drying glue (item 27611) materials are compressor or propellant. We recommend item 27097, a combo •Putty, to be used before painting pack designed for the occasional modeller. For those seeking •Sand papers – medium grain (240), available from more professional products, we also have them in our range. very fine grain (1000) www.model-space.co.uk •Bending press, or plankbender (item 27024) • Medium-grain file •Brush (at least 2 recommended) •Electric grinder/drill (item 27077) and accessories

Ref: Description Quantity Dimensions (mm) Material 1 Vertical keel 1 Pref 4 Plywood 2–6 Frames 10 Pref 4 Plywood 7 First strengtheners to bow and stern 4 Pref 4 Plywood 8 Second strengtheners to bow and stern 4 Pref 4 Plywood 9 Stem and sternpost 2 Pref 3 Basswood 10 Keel 1 3x6x200 Basswood 11 Clear battens in hull plating 24 1.5x7x310 Basswood 12 Dark battens in hull plating 4 1.5x7x310 Walnut 13 Bow and stern frame plating 13 1x4x30 Basswood 14 Bow and stern bases 2 Pref 2 Walnut 15 Edgings of bow and stern bases 2 1.5x3x58 Sapele 16 Deck floor plating 9 1.5x4x200 Basswood 17 Side bases 2 Pref 2 Walnut 18 Side walls of drawers 2 Pref 1.5 Plywood 19 Small covers for drawers 12 1.6x6x7 Basswood 20 Large covers for drawers 8 1.5x7x8 Basswood 21 Lower skirtings 2 2x2x190 Walnut 22 Side skirtings 4 2x2x12 Walnut 23 Transversal battens in flooring 21 2x2x56 Basswood 24 Lengthwise battens in flooring 13 1.5x3x190 Basswood 25 Upper skirtings of bases 2 1.5x4x62 Walnut 26 Central bases 4 1.5x8x58 Walnut 27 Curves on side bases 16 Pref 1.5 Sapele 28 Stanchions 84 1.5x1.5x5 Walnut 29 Curved gunwale covers on bow and stern 4 Pref 2 Walnut 30 Straight gunwale covers 2 2x3x170 Walnut 31 False upper end of stem and sternpost 2 2x3x4 Walnut 32 Rudder tiller 1 Pref 3 Sapele 33 Rudder plate 1 Pref 3 Sapele 34 Wood brackets 10 Pref 1.5 Sapele 35 Rubbing strakes 2 2x2x300 Sapele 36 Eyebolts 26 Pref 7Brass 37 Rope for deploying liferaft 2 diam 0.5x360 Brown thread 38 Emblem () 2 Pref Brass 39 Company emblem (White Star Line) 2 Pref Brass 40 Ship’s name emblem (S.S. Titanic) 2 Pref Brass 41 Circular emblem (registration) 2 Pref Brass 42 Rudder blade hooks 2 diam 0.8x6 Brass wire 43 Covers for the bow and stern drawers 2 1.5x4x12 Basswood 44 Handles for drawer covers, bow and stern 2 diam 0.8x14 Brass wire 45 Bases for boat hook 2 1.5x8x12 Walnut 46 Hook lugs 4 diam 0.8x18 Brass wire 47 Rings 2 diam 6 Brass 48 Mast hole cover 1 Pref 2 Walnut 49 Anchor rope 1 diam 0.5x200 Brown thread 50 Anchor body 1 Pref Cast in metal 51 Anchor arms 1 Pref Cast in metal 52 Lower skirtings in bow and stern 2 2x2x25 Walnut 53 Bow curves 2 2x3x7 Walnut 54 Oar arms 4 diam 3x110 Sapele 55 Oar blades 4 1.5x7x34 Walnut 56 Boarding perch 1 diam 3x94 Sapele 57 Strengthener on boarding perch 1 diam 0.15x50 Fine raw thread 58 Hooks for boarding perch 2 diam 0.8x6 Brass wire 59 Yard 1 diam 3x150 Sapele 60 Mast 1 diam 5x210 Sapele 61 Buckets 4 Pref diam 8 Boxwood 62 Bucket handles 4 diam 0.8x15 Brass wire 63 Rope bobbins 4 diam 0.15x150 Fine raw thread 64 Lifeboat floats 4 Pref Cast in metal 65 Ropes for securing oars, yard and mast 6 diam 0.5x70 Brown thread RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT 1 RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT: STEP BY STEP BY STEP

Check that all the necessary ship parts are present and that you have all the necessary paints, varnishes and glues and the ! tools that you need to build the model. Follow the steps CAREFULLY.

Vertical keel and frames 1 5 4 3 2 6 5 4 3 2

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Remove all the frames 2 to 6 and the vertical keel 1 from the 4mm plywood pre-cut sheet. Fit and glue frames 2 to 6, into their corresponding slots 1 in the vertical keel 1, ensuring that each is perpendicular, making a 90º angle with the keel. They should be fitted evenly, leaving them flush with the vertical keel (broken red lines). Use white glue. 2 Bow and stern strengtheners 3 1 2 7 7 8 7

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Fit and glue the first four strengtheners 7 (two on the bow and two on the stern) to the vertical keel 1. Fit and glue between frames 2 and 3 the 2 second four strengtheners 8 (two on the bow and two on the stern) to the vertical keel 1. Use white glue. Modelling the hull, stem, keel and sternpost 3 2 RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT: STEP BY

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Once the frame of the hull is completed and the glue thoroughly dried out, clean up the structure by removing any sharp edges on the frames and 3 bow and stern reinforcements so that the hull can be fitted correctly. First, use a medium-grain file and then sand down. When filing and sanding down all the frames and strengtheners, pay special attention to the bow and stern of the ship, sanding both areas as shown in the photos. While sanding, offer up one of the basswood plating battens at different levels on the frame of the hull to ensure that the plating will fit the contours of the hull (broken red lines). Fit and glue the stem and sternpost 9 on the vertical keel 1. With the 3 x 6mm basswood batten, make and fit the keel 10.

Hull plating 11 11 4 11

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With the basswood 1.5 x 7mm battens 11, plate the hull. The lifeboat is clinker-built, so fit the battens on top of one another, like roof tiles. 4 Begin by fitting the first 1.5 x 7mm batten to the boat keel. Fit the following one with a 2mm overlap, leaving 5mm spare. Use quick-drying glue (do not use nails). First, glue the central part of the batten, then glue each one of its ends. Repeat this operation, at the same time plating both the port and the starboard sides alternately to avoid small distortions in the hull. Finally, fit the dark walnut 1.5 x 7mm batten 12 flush to the last basswood batten (blue arrows). The dark walnut 1.5 x 7mm battens will arrive with your second dispatch. Filing and sanding down the inside of the boat 5 3 3 3 RMS TITANIC’S LIFEBOAT: STEP BY

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With the help of a mini-drill fitted with a small abrasive cone-shaped wheel, sand down the upper part of the ends of the vertical keel 1 of the frame 5 2 and of the first strengtheners 7 so that there is a small ‘tongue’ (red arrow). Next place a 1.5 x 7mm basswood batten between the two frames 3 to use as a straight edge to mark the rest of the frames 4, 5 and 6. Use the mini-drill fitted with a cylindrical-shaped accessory with fine grain to sand down the tops of the frames (broken blue line).