In 2016, I re-visit the box, and upon seeing the partially built kit, the yearning to complete it returned; this time in memory of Mom, but instead of just a static build, I decided to indulge all my imaginations and skills to create a life like diorama of the sinking as it was happening; sparing no expense in detailing to make it as realistic appearing as possible.
The ship was cut into a waterline configuration, and poised on a simulated ocean surface "down by the head to the name and listing starboard". I re-worked the deck walls and scratched transparent windows, opened doors, PE stairs, ladders, and rails, in addition to fiber optics with LED lighting. The interior walls were thinned so the light would show through to the outside underneath a deck light so it creates an illuminating affect; this was also done on the base of the funnels. There are an accurate number of scratched lifeboats in the water and being launched to depict the situation at 1:20 am, which includes 1,366 PE passenger figures on the decks and in the boats.
Lights glaring on the ship and reflecting on the water surface created a very surreal atmosphere. One viewer responded by saying; "Really, we are all on those decks now... waiting"
