Raise The Titanic Movie Model 2002

This is a selection of images showing the replica movie model of the TITANIC as seen in ITC's 1980 movie 'Raise The Titanic'. I built the model back in 2002, using the 1/350th scale (30inch) Minicraft kit as a basis. I used 'TomsModelworks' brass photo etched railings, ladders, skylights, benches, grills and skylight covers for the fine detailing. The rest of the fittings I created using scratchbuilding techniques. Each deck was weathered and applied with 'Evergreens' sceanic fine chippings to create the impression of mud and underwater growth. Then the whole model was sprayed with fine stone-chip to create a rough textured appearance. Once dried, various coats of coloured paint was sprayed on with a matt varnish applied to seal all. On her starboard side is the iceberg gash with ships bulkheads just visible through the tear. Extra ventilators were made and fitted in the correct place as seen on the movie model, such as additional vents on her boat deck and the 3 tall vents which sit either side of her forward mast and forward of the mast. The solid bulkhead which was another feature not on the original TITANIC (1912) was also replicated. Snaked across her stern can be seen the snapped and fallen mast radio ariel. The cover over the grand staircase is also still intact, just like the movie model at the moment the TITANIC is discovered.

The seabed was created last from 1/8th ply base sitting atop raised sides. Cardboard was used to create the seafloor as it steps up and various levels. Papermache was used for the uneven seabed surface. Once set, 'Evergreen' sceanic chippings were used, followed by fine sand and fine gravel. Once dried, it was sprayed in various colours to resemble mud, then matt varnished.

The model sits within a gauge that I cut into the seabed to give the impression that her stern rises from the ocean floor, just like the movie.

Since 2002, I have aquired more images of the movie model in her RTT wreck appearance, so additional parts will be incorporated into the model. I also plan to scratchbuild two submersibles (Deep Quest & Sea Slug) that will be fixed to "hover" over the wreck.

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[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

Please check out the latest images from last year of some minor modifications I carried out on the model. The video is available in on my YouTube channel for 2010. If you compare what you see in this video and the video of 2010, you will notice the changes. The model now even has those famous "hoops" on the deck.

[FJHernandezSalsa]

That is the coolest, most impressive model I've ever seen! It must've been a fortune to have all the stuff to build it. I wish I could build one myself. :)

[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

@FJHernandezSalsa - Thank you :)

[cumbygirl2]

i loved the movie i wished they would of found the titanic like they did in the movie...

[eimb1999]

Nice job! Properly lit and photographed it could look very realistic!

[starbuckslover556]

there is one flaw with the model it is missing the mast where the man raised the white star line flag at the end of the ship other than that is is a beautiful model

[MasterVideoStudios]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 Are there any instructions to build this?

[MasterVideoStudios]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 looks like i need to work over time i only have 300 dollars in my wallet

[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

@MasterVideoStudios - I would not take less than £2,000 for it.

[MasterVideoStudios]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 How high are you talking?

[RaiseTheTitanic1980]

@MasterVideoStudios - It wouldn't be cheap. This is a one off, the only one available which took me a number of months to build. The sale price would reflect in that. I would sell it, but it would be for a serious offer.

[MasterVideoStudios]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 how much do you want for it if you would be willing to sell it?

[MasterVideoStudios]

@RaiseTheTitanic1980 how much do you want for it?