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[ 08-20-2004: Message edited by: Thad ]

Compare the model with this photo from Rio:

Need more photos of the model...

Joe at TravelPage.com

[ 08-12-2004: Message edited by: joe at travelpage ]

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Originally posted by joe at travelpage:
Did they skip the balconies? They don't look to be there? Need more photos...

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Well, malicious gossips would say this model does not represent the ship immediately after inauguration but has been built after QM2 as an anticipation after her first crossing season...

...and that answers SSLewis' question of this thread...

In fact, after zooming the image, balconies seem to be there but that was indeed not obvious first.

[ 08-12-2004: Message edited by: Vaccaro ]

If this model were around $500 or $600, I'd say it's worth it. But right off the bat I see four blundering errors ... and that's not even upon close inspection. For $3000, it better be PERFECT.

Thanks Thad!

Call me picky but, like I said, a $3000 model should be perfect!

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Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I am sure it will be nice to have our very own QM2 model to work on and display in our homes, but I am wondering how accurate Revell's model is going to be, especially when it comes to the many, MANY balconies on this liner. And what about the railings alongs these balconies, as well as everywhere else on the ship. And how are those windscreens going to be portrayed on the model, as a solid piece of plastic to be painted in. Is the plastic version going to take a lot of customizing work on your part and replacing of parts to make it authentic looking? How accurate can this model REALLY be when you open the box?

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But the first thread was posted as below: The cost is sky high at about $3000.00. But the model which is at 1:350 scale looks really nice.
They must make the model as much as Original.

[ 08-15-2004: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]

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Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I am sure it will be nice to have our very own QM2 model to work on and display in our homes, but I am wondering how accurate Revell's model is going to be, especially when it comes to the many, MANY balconies on this liner. And what about the railings alongs these balconies, as well as everywhere else on the ship. And how are those windscreens going to be portrayed on the model, as a solid piece of plastic to be painted in. Is the plastic version going to take a lot of customizing work on your part and replacing of parts to make it authentic looking? How accurate can this model REALLY be when you open the box?

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Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:

Some companies produce models that are more accuarate than others, My 1/600 Airfix QM, QE, QE2, France, Canberra are pretty good in my opinion. The Revell 1/570 version of QM1 is not as good, the hull is quite detailed but the propellar layout and boat davits are off. .... Has anyone built the 1/600 Airfix version of QM2 yet?

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Lasuvidaboy,

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Originally posted by Vaccaro:

Lasuvidaboy,

A 1/600 QM from Airfix, are you sure?
I have FRANCE, QE, QE2, MAURETANIA and CANBERRA (still under construction for 3 years) from Airfix but never saw a QM from Airfix (I'm not saying it doesn't exist, just the first time I heard of it).
And yes they are more accurate and realistic than the 1/570 QM and TITANIC or 1/600 UNITED STATES from Revell for instance (QM being more refined in the details than UNITED STATES and TITANIC though).

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All the details are there and I would welcome your comments on what is a "museum model" not a toy. By the way, I know Maritime Replicas very well and find the comments above about the owner highly offensive. He is honest in a hard business world and needs as much custom as possible.

Three grand is reasonable, given the manhours presumably involved in such a production.

And I seem to detect railings. Possibly the bolts which hold them together are missing.........but??

[ 08-20-2004: Message edited by: Cambodge ]

However, I have to say that - for the cash - I'm still not terribly impressed. Look at the bridge. Yes the support posts have been added but look how far back the bridge front sits in relation to the top of the forward superstructure. In reality, the two pretty much line up.

Also, what happened to the separate panes of glass and the doors on the duplex suites ... not to mention the separate panes of glass and the railing outside Todd English (the al fresco area). The windows on the sides of the aft section are missing their white, slanted dividers. The deck chairs are not green, their teak w/green cushions.

Don't get me wrong ... this is a wonderful model; far better than I could ever do. But then again, I wouldn't be asking three grand for one either.

Cheers!

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Originally posted by ECarusDr:
The bridge positioning on the MRA QM2 is absolutely correct. This is verified from the plans of the completed vessel.

Cheers!

Edmund

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Ah, but is the completed vessel the same as the plans?

Look at this photo of the deck area below the bridge. Also talk a look at the same area in the QM2 in Rio photo above.

The photos of the actual ship seem to show poles connecting the bottom of the bridge deck to the top of the railing in the lookout area. In the model, the lookout area seems to extend further forward than the on actual ship and there are no poles connecting the bridge deck to the center railing in the observation area.

Don't get me wrong, I actually own a couple of Maritime Replica models and I think they are as good as you can get but there does seem to be a difference between the model and the actual ship.

Joe at TravelPage.com

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