The Hull

I wanted this model to be as true to reality as possible. This required a lot of research into the current condition of Titanics wreck. Each puncture and warp was carefully made to reflect that of the true wreckage. The scale is there only to prop up the model

Although blurry, you can vaguely make out the toothpicks I added to this hole to represent the underlying steel ribs of the superstructure. After making sure the hull was in proper shape, I decided to start adding texture to the wreck. After nearly 100 years of neglect, the ship has been consumed by rusticles, tiny organisms that feed on the iron and metals within the steel, leaving only the brittle carbon shell behind. Rusticles grow in long thin stalactite structures throughout the entirety of the wreck. The model just wouldn't be realistic without the addition of some well placed rusticles. To do this, I utilized the same material for making waves on my other models, Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gell Acrylic Medium. Dabbed in sweeping motions, the gel leaves behind a thin trail of acrylic medium. when this dries and get painted over, they will appear to be rusticles. Still a work in progress, I've added a layer of rusticle texturing to select parts of the model. Eventually the entire ship will have rusticles throughout.