tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post5196783294933848249..comments2024-03-27T19:58:01.063+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: Simple model ironclads: The first prototypeRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-25185056863933599522010-11-13T11:17:00.136+00:002010-11-13T11:17:00.136+00:00Tim Gow,
I am thinking along similar lines. Using...Tim Gow,<br /><br />I am thinking along similar lines. Using slightly thinner strips of basswood to construct the casemate would reduce its height and improve the whole look of the ship, and a thinner funnel as well would make it look a little less top heavy.<br /><br />With bit of luck, the next one will be 'launched' very soon indeed!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-796722461962026772010-11-12T22:08:02.399+00:002010-11-12T22:08:02.399+00:00Bob
It looks as if you could pretty well halve the...Bob<br />It looks as if you could pretty well halve the height of the casemate and apply a similar factor to the dimensions of the funnel. The main thing is it fits in the hex and looks like an ironclad, so you're most of the way there. I look forward to seeing the next one hurtling down the slipway.<br />TimTim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.com