By making the designs 2cm longer, the resulting models should look a little less cramped and a little more balanced.
Both the longer Casemate Ironclad ...
... and Double-Turret Ironclad have additional deck space that could be used to carry troops or supplies during a riverine campaign.
Now all I have to do is to decide what materials to use – wood or plastic – to build my prototypes.
Both the longer Casemate Ironclad ...
... and Double-Turret Ironclad have additional deck space that could be used to carry troops or supplies during a riverine campaign.
Now all I have to do is to decide what materials to use – wood or plastic – to build my prototypes.
.jpg)
Bob
ReplyDeleteI think the longer boats look better - I look forward to seeing the finished models.
Tim
great stuff Bob - must be an opportunity to deploy balsa wood blocks and dowells!! nice paint job, inked rivets etc - bob's your...-sorry Did get me thinking about vietnam river boats, colonial gunboats - very exciting. May need to give Mrs H when I mention "new scale" or "new period" in a low tone!!
ReplyDeleteTim Gow,
ReplyDeleteI must admit, that having drawn the longer versions of the designs, they do look much better.
With a bit of luck I might be able to start work on the prototypes tomorrow ... work permitting!
All the best,
Bob
Ken H,
ReplyDeleteI must admit, that as I started to draw the designs, I was struck by how easy it would be to build a couple of river gunboats – both ancient and modern – along similar lines.
Made out of something like balsa wood, they should not be too expensive – or difficult – to make.
All the best,
Bob