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1、titanic_instr.pdf v1.0 April 2007 by Ralph Currell http:/Page 1 of 6Assembly instructions for TitanicAbout RMS TitanicTitanic is probably the best-known ship in modern history. Since sinking in 1912 her story has been retold many times in books and film, and has entered popular culture as a tale of
2、human pride and tragedy.The Royal Mail Steamer Titanic was the second of three massive ocean liners intended by the White Star Line to dominate the lucrative transatlantic passenger trade. Titanic was slightly heavier than her sister-ship Olympic, making her the largest ship in the world at 883 feet
3、 long and over 46,000 tons. The ships were at the leading edge of engineering technology at the time featuring reciprocating and turbine steam engines developing 50,000 horsepower, a modern electrical system powering cargo cranes and passenger elevators, and an arrangement of watertight compartments
4、 and emergency doors that caused them to be declared “virtually unsinkable”.Passenger amenities were no less advanced. First-class passengers enjoyed accommodations and meals equal to the finest hotels, and a gymnasium, swimming pool and squash court for recreation. Second class, though less lavish,
5、 was the equivalent of first class on many other liners. By comparison third class, or steerage, was rather spartan but comfortable by the standards of the day.After sea trials Titanic left Southampton for her first commercial voyage on 10 April 1912, stopping at Cherbourg and Queenstown before head
6、ing across the Atlantic to New York. Shortly before midnight on 14 April an iceberg was seen in Titanics path and before the ship could turn aside the starboard side grazed the ice, opening six of the forward compartments below the waterline. When it became apparent that the pumps could not keep up
7、with the incoming water and that the ship would founder, Captain Edward Smith ordered the evacuation of passengers by lifeboat.Due to outdated maritime regulations Titanic had lifeboat capacity for far fewer than the number of people aboard. In spite of this the first lifeboats were lowered only hal
8、f-full, the passengers being reluctant to leave the apparent security of the liner. While first- and second-class had easy access to the boat deck those in steerage, roused from their cabins deep in the ship, faced delays and obstructions. Most reached the deck too late to find a place in the boats.
9、By 2:00 a.m. the bows of the ship were submerged and the crowded stern began to rise above the water. Twenty minutes later the lights finally failed and the hull, stressed beyond its limits by the unsupported weight protruding from the sea, broke in two. The forward part sank immediately while the s
10、tern hung vertically for a short time before following. The sea was filled with struggling men, women and children but in the freezing water most would soon die of exposure. Of the 2200 passengers and crew only 700 survived the night.The loss of this largest and most modern ocean liner caused shock
11、worldwide. Formal inquiries were held in both Britain and the USA, and safety regulations for passenger ships were immediately strengthened. Improvements included increased lifeboat capacity, 24-hour radio watches on ships, and the establishment of an international ice patrol to warn of the presence
12、 of ice in the sea lanes.Titanics sister ship Olympic enjoyed a long, successful career before finally being scrapped in 1935. The third ship in the class, Britannic, never entered passenger service but was taken into use as a hospital ship during the First World War, and sank in 1916 after striking
13、 a mine in the Aegean Sea.Long after sinking Titanic again made newspaper headlines in 1985 when a team led by Dr. Robert Ballard discovered the wreck. Since then several expeditions have visited the site, in some cases recovering artifacts. Currently Titanic rests at a depth of 12,500 feet and is s
14、lowly decaying. Some experts estimate the remaining structure of the once-great liner will have collapsed by the middle of the 21st century.The ModelThis model is a 1:1200 scale waterline replica of Titanic, and is approximately 9 inches long.Model parts are contained in the document titanic_parts.p
15、df. The optional display base is in document titanic_base.pdf. Print out the parts document on 8.5“x11“ or A4 size white paper card stock suitable to your printer. 67 lb. cover stock (approx. 8.5 thousandths of an inch or 0,2 mm thick) is recommended.A word of caution: this model is not suitable for
16、 assembly by young children, due to the use of sharp tools and the complexity of some assembly steps. Previous experience with card modeling is strongly recommended. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this kit, you can contact me by email at .ToolsBefore beginning, you will need the following tools and materials: a)white glue b)a glue applicator such as a small paintbrush or toothpick, and water or glue solvent on hand to rinse the brus
