This is a 1/350 Plastic R.M.S. Titanic Ocean Luxury Liner Deluxe Edition Model Kit by Minicraft. For modelers age 14 and over, but recommended for adults. On April 10, 1912, R.M.S. Titanic, with 2200 passengers on board, left Southampton on its maiden voyage to New York. The most luxurious liner of its time was considered unsinkable. On the evening of April 14, 1912, the Titanic collided with an iceberg. Within three hours, this giant liner sank, taking 1500 passengers down with it. FEATURES: Skill level 3 deluxe plastic model. Well over 150 pieces molded to sprue trees. -The hull is one black piece. -Decking are cream pieces. -Railings, ladders, funnels, lifeboats (etc.) are white pieces. -Black display stand with brass-looking nameplate and "pegs." -Anchors and propellers are black pieces. -Clear pieces for vents. -Photo-Etched Brass Railings and ratines. Includes an anchor chain and monofilament thread. Detailed deck superstructure. Compass tower with compass. Electric rig cranes. American or White Star Lines flag. Detailed funnels with steam pipes and ladders. Detailed masts with ladders. Postcard included with a picture of Titanic. Recessed panel lines give a realistic appearance. Museum quality. Licensed by "The Titanic Historical Society,Inc." who furnished the original drawings and data. This is the largest, most highly detailed and accurate model kit of this vessel. Waterslide decal sheet included ("TITANIC", "TITANIC LIVERPOOL"). Detailed pictorial instructions. INCLUDES: One 1/350 Plastic R.M.S. Titanic Cruise Liner REQUIRES: Assembly X-Acto Knife with Assorted Blades Small Diagonal Cutters Long-Nose Pliers Sand Paper or File Fine Point Scissors Fine Point Tweezers Roll Masking Tape Liquid Plastic Cement Paint: (TESTORS: Natural Wood, Brown, Flat Light Grey, White, Flat Black, Terra Cotta, Deck Tan, White Star Buff, Metallic Steel, Bronze, Dulcote, Flat Sea Grey, Yellow, Red, Light Brown, Gloss White.) Paint Brushes (Fine to Broad) Warm Water for Decals Q-Tip or Tissue Adult Supervision SPECS: Length: 30-1/2" (77.2cm) Width: 3-1/4" (8.3cm) Scale: 1/350 COMMENTS: CAUTION: Not suitable for children age 3 and under. Small parts included and are a choking hazard. Additional photo-etched brass parts may be used to enhance the museum quality model. Humbrol, Tamiya, Revell or Gunze are other suggested paints you may use instead of Testors). This is a skill level 3 kit and is recommended for the advanced modeler. kr8/1/00 ir/jl