Let’s build the Lego Titanic

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There is an amazing animation of the Titanic build that someone posted on Twitter...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1480671349710467073
Ha that’s cool. I saw an “antique and collectibles” shop I had time to stop by see if they had any watches it turned out to be 90% toys including boxed Lego sets or pre made X-wing fighters, millennium falcon (the big one) but what really caught my eye was a Lego castle that was in the midst of a siege, it had a siege machine in front I think the castle was about 10 inches tall.
It was really a nice set the owner was finishing the second siege thingy when I stopped by. I think he was asking 245 obo I have no clue if that was a fair price but it was very interesting to look at. No watches or pics I had left my phone in the car.
 
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Took some time off from this, got Covid, and just finished the mid section. Not much different so no need for detail shots. The stern will be fun. Working engines and propellers.

 
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Took some time off from this, got Covid, and just finished the mid section. Not much different so no need for detail shots. The stern will be fun. Working engines and propellers.

Like for the work- no like for the Covid.
 
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Did Lego recreate the reciprocating engines? I think that turbine is actually the final stage propulsion turbine for the center shaft judging by what I think are the outboard shafts on either side in the later stage of the build. Incredible model. I had no idea of the size.
 
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Did Lego recreate the reciprocating engines? I think that turbine is actually the final stage propulsion turbine for the center shaft judging by what I think are the outboard shafts on either side in the later stage of the build. Incredible model. I had no idea of the size.


I have no idea about the original engines but will post pics when I get to that part
 
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Can you
Meanwhile in RC-technology scale ships:
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From experience they never let you see the propeller on the real one / always covered in dry dock ;0)
 
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From experience they never let you see the propeller on the real one / always covered in dry dock ;0)

Very true. Screw technology for US subs anyway is very exciting and dynamic. Security regarding the newer classes' propulsor or pump-jet is even higher since it includes many more components and materials and not only design.
 
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Very true. Screw technology for US subs anyway is very exciting and dynamic. Security regarding the newer classes' propulsor or pump-jet is even higher since it includes many more components and materials and not only design.

I think the other side can also model sound signatures to improve listening / tracking stations once they know the design and screw shape (when it has a screw). I imagine newer systems are even more the ‘silent service’