Interest survey - ironclads of the ACW

[alross2]

Any interest in kits of ironclads of the American Civil War/War of Northern Aggression (depending on which side of the Mason-Dixon Line you live...)? The monitors and ironclads of this period lend themselves well to laser production and come in a wide variety of configurations. BlueJacket already produces 1/192 scale kits of MONITOR, VIRGINIA, and CAIRO and I would probably maintain this scale as it produces a smaller, less expensive but sufficiently-detailed kit that would satisfy both beginner and experienced modelers. In 1/192, CSS ALBEMARLE, for instance, would be about 10" long and have the armor belts lasered into the panels.

Let me know what you think, plz.

 

[Roger Pellett]

Hi Al, Civil war ships interest me. A model of an ironclad of the complexity and quality of your Kearsarge kit should be interesting. Unfortunately although Monitor has name recognition, it does not make an especially interesting model. I would suggest one of the 2nd Generation Monitors; the Passaic Class which is more “ship like.” I built one from scratch a number of of years ago. I’ll try to get a photo. I also have a Naval Historical Center publication with a body plan. There is enough information to draw a lines drawing. I drew one using a simple CAD system (Generic Cad) for my model. There are also some details that would have to be figured out. if this sound like a worthwhile project, I would be pleased to continue the discussion via PM.

Roger

 

[yellowhammer]

Hi Al, I too am very interested in ACW ships. I've lost a lot of dexterity in my hands so simpler construction would benefit me. There was a lot of variety and creativity used during this period. The conversion of USS Merrimac to CSS Virginia immediately comes to mind. Looking forward with interest.

John

 

[JerryTodd]

A lot of interest in CW vessels, but not so much ironclads. Most of my print-n-play wargame work is CW too

 

[Oddessey-28]

Any interest in kits of ironclads of the American Civil War/War of Northern Aggression (depending on which side of the Mason-Dixon Line you live...)? The monitors and ironclads of this period lend themselves well to laser production and come in a wide variety of configurations. BlueJacket already produces 1/192 scale kits of MONITOR, VIRGINIA, and CAIRO and I would probably maintain this scale as it produces a smaller, less expensive but sufficiently-detailed kit that would satisfy both beginner and experienced modelers. In 1/192, CSS ALBEMARLE, for instance, would be about 10" long and have the armor belts lasered into the panels.

Let me know what you think, plz.

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Any interest in kits of ironclads of the American Civil War/War of Northern Aggression (depending on which side of the Mason-Dixon Line you live...)? The monitors and ironclads of this period lend themselves well to laser production and come in a wide variety of configurations. BlueJacket already produces 1/192 scale kits of MONITOR, VIRGINIA, and CAIRO and I would probably maintain this scale as it produces a smaller, less expensive but sufficiently-detailed kit that would satisfy both beginner and experienced modelers. In 1/192, CSS ALBEMARLE, for instance, would be about 10" long and have the armor belts lasered into the panels.

Let me know what you think, plz.

In the interest of input for product planning please note Squadron acquired a line of 1/192 resin Civil War ironclads from Flagship Models many originally mastered by Lone Star Models. Small parts were cast metal. The LSM kits were great as they included a very nice milled edge wood base. Squadron Hobbies is in process of 3D printing them, also adding photo-etch parts or so they state on their website.

Here’s a link to a built Flagship kit:

M o d e l W a r s h i p s . c o m - G a l l e r y

All this said, with your creativity laser cut detail in wood sounds compelling. I look forward to whatever path you decide on.

Paul