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11-20-2008, 04:09 PM
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Ironclad Junkie
My name is Glen and my major interest is American Civil War ironclads, both Union and Confederate. I scratch built in large (1/32 - 1/16) scale.
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11-20-2008, 06:38 PM
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Re: Ironclad Junkie
Hi Glen. Welcome Aboard!
You should post some photos of your collection when you get the chance - Upload Photo(s) (open in a blank window), Upload Instructions (open in a blank window). Meanwhile, browse around. If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (open in a blank window) Gary
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"may there be no moaning at the bar
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11-20-2008, 08:27 PM
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Re: Ironclad Junkie
Glen,
There are usually several ironclads on Ebay. Search under ship model kits. Welcome aboard. Alan
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Completed first build: AL King Of The Mississippi
Current Project: AL San FranciscoII On the shelf (under bed really): Panart Royal Caroline Man who says it can't be done should not interrupt man doing it
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11-21-2008, 01:57 PM
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Re: Ironclad Junkie
GLEN,
The Mariner's Museum, Newport News, has some great exhibits on ironclads. I was very impressed with their model of the USS Merrimack ... as a saiing vessel with steam assist. and, then, on the same scale, a model of the CSS Virginia. Two things really stood out for me: On the Merrimack I noticed a "gadget" around the prop shaft and when i inquired was told that it was a blade feathering mechanism ... never suspected that they were THAT developed back then! And the Virginia revealed to me that the fore and aft ends of the "Merrimack" hull were cut down, decked over and waterproofed ... and those areas of the hull became SUBMERGED to protect against gunfire! Again, a surprise for me. Welcome to the group ... I'm nearby in Fairfax County. BILL
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