Ian B

Sad news indeed, I contacted him via MSW a couple of years ago , he did an amazing picture of HMS Calipso in the English channel in ww1 for me celebrating my great uncles ship.. A copy of which a lot of my family have on their walls ..a very nice man

Done 👍 

A little bit daunting when first reading the instructions for fitting the bow deck fittings, some very small drilling required!

Turrets fitted 

Good luck with the build..still amazed no one has come up with a kit!

Trying to upgrade the main barrels from some straight tubing to these bad boys mmmmm

It's been awhile life and work just gets in the way. Making slow progress..just a few shots of where I'm at now. The main turrets are just placed there, lots of work are still needed on them..

1 hour ago, Canute said:

Flagship Models had an extensive line of ACW ironclads, primarily in 1/192 scale, but the owner passed away. Luckily for modelers, the line was picked up by Squadron Models. I believe they intend to re-release these kits in the future. 🤞

Thanks Keith,there is nothing on there yet, so fingers crossed for the future 

4 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

 Ian, there's not much out there. The first link is a bit interesting but nothing like the USS New Ironsides in the 2nd and 3rd links. The 2nd link is for reference only as it's a commercially completed model. The only model I could find is a paper model, see 3rd link. Paper models are way out of my league but you might be able to use it as a guide to scratch build? 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185379792994?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=185379792994&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1019476&poi=&campaignid=20389314120&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9317278&merchantid=7873604&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh82kovZ-0aeV3vEPRWJZ2h0L&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-e79pL2whQMVDU5HAR2PTgBzEAQYCiABEgKFsfD_BwE

 

 

https://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/civil_war/New-Ironsides.htm

 

https://ecardmodels.com/product/1-200-union-uss-new-ironsides-paper-model

 

Thanks Keith 😁 I was so surprised about such an obvious gap in the market, the American market for such a kit must be large excluding the rest of the world..they are so distinctive that it would stand out in my world of sail..

I'm looking for a quality US civil war iron side wooden ship kit...any suggestions as I was surprised there is nothing around that jumps out at me?

Looking good , planking the deck is a really satisfying task, all the enjoyment but non of the stress of other elements of a ship build😁

Great log, this build with steam is on my to do list. 

An epic build 😁

I got mine a few years ago second hand on eBay for not a lot of money and found it invaluable the collot is hollow so long sections go through the main body leaving just the end sticking out so there's no flexing or whipping when sanding/filing.

Id go for it.  

Lol..that's exactly the right attitude 😜

I have a white tiled floor in my workshop so I don't loose anything if I drop it..but I still do!!!

Hey, it's coming on a treat David. I've nearly finished mine...I'll look forward to seeing your progress it is a very good kit if a little challenging in places 😃

Cheers ian

I know I know I know I haven't finished doing the lashings on the small boats but this was far more exciting to do     15cm guns and turrets ... The scheme is yellow upper surfaces but I toned it down to a more green/yellow purely for artistic looks..

slowly getting there-- how come life keeps getting in the way?--doesn't it know I'm trying to build a boat LOL !

I made the small boat flotilla. I am in the process attaching them and then doing the lashings.. If you look close the two most inner boats by the mast  are lashed the others are all just placed in position. 

No where near the scale you are considering..but POB with a lot of sanding and filling does work for a steel hull ship

It's really taking shape, great contours 

Welcome fellow Somerset builder 😄

 Baby boat time..

The planes do look just green in the pictures but they are the two correct greens for year and model...there is not as much contrast as you would expect..😁

Fascinating, looking forward to this build 😃