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(...) So, is that a Red Beard Runner hull (extended) hiding under the snot work? The snot slopes really deliver a good hull curve. And nicely done with the integration of the studs up deck to the studs foward bow. And the small greenish thing... the (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I am surprised no one has asked about the hull, or the small greenish thing near the stern. kurt (20 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Actually some wood was used: " The ship would be 172 feet long with a 41 foot 6 inch beam. Two 11 inch guns would be housed in a revolving turret. The ship would have a flat deck with only 18 inches of free board and a draft of 10 feet 6 (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) as you don't mix the two, it won't be any problem, and even if you do, it's not that much difference to lose sleep over. Frank (20 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) That is awesome - I really like the detail in the turret guns. Great job! (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) (URL) The squadron certainly looks nice together! Cheers Richie Dulin (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) I surely did! It was awesome seeing this, and your other creations, at the meeting. Very nice, detailed work. I hope to see you again at the next TexLUG meeting. best, TJ Avery <www.texlug.org> (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Kurt, It seems like just a few weeks ago I was wondering why I couldn't find any good MOCs of Civil War era (and later) ironclads, and voila, you post one. This is great, I'd like to see it in person. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks (...) Davits (...) The "ship's wheel" was below deck in the engine room, see photo NH 59444: (URL) The observer in the armored "pill box" on top of the turret. Would callout info down to the Captain who would order the engine room... (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) This is magnificent! You've really captured the monitor look well. I love the turret (and the guns, of course). Really impressed with the tackle for the boats too. Is there a wheel? (I couldn't spot one, but my knowledge of such vessels is (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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