"Monitor and Virginia models - any gaming use?" Topic
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Wyatt the Odd  | 23 Feb 2009 12:55 p.m. PST |
While clearing my mom's attic, I found dozens of completed models – both aircraft and ships which my father had built in the 1950's and 60's. Most of the ships were WW2 and modern (for the time, at least). But I found three ironclads in the mix. Two are clearly the USS Monitor while the third is the CSS Virginia. Two of the ships are the Lindberg 1/230-scale while the "spare" Monitor is slightly larger at 10" (25cm) vs 8.25" (21cm). Anyone jonesing for these, or shall I just flog them at the upcoming kit show? Wyatt
(wiattheodd (at) aol (dot) com) |
 Editor in Chief Bill  | 23 Feb 2009 2:29 p.m. PST |
You could always convert them for use as a fantasy fleet, the Dwarves can always use reinforcements. |
| darthfozzywig | 23 Feb 2009 4:02 p.m. PST |
I had a model set of those two that I bought at FT Monroe, VA when I was a wee lad. I used to take the eggshells from breakfast and ram them with the Virginia. :D |
| donlowry | 23 Feb 2009 5:29 p.m. PST |
You could refight the battle of the Monitor vs the Va. -- endlessly, since neither could sink the other! |
John Leahy  | 23 Feb 2009 8:29 p.m. PST |
The model is still available. Thanks, John |
| MWerner | 05 Jun 2009 4:33 p.m. PST |
Actually, there are two good "what-if" scenarios. The first is to refight the original battle but with the Virginia's Rifles being allowed to use wrought-iron bolts that were later developed (instead of shell) and the Monitor's 11" Dahlgrens being allowed to use increased powder charge they were later allowed to use. With this (and a properly structured set of rules) both ships should be able to penetrate the armor of the other at point-blank range, and "rack" the armor at longer range. The second is to assume the Peninsula Campaign continued into July 1862. Use the Monitor and Virginia as above but include the Richmond Ironclad, Patrick Henry Gunboat, and Jamestown Gunboat on the Confederate side and the Galena Ironclad, Naugatuck Ironclad, Port Royal Gunboat, and Aroostook Gunboat on the Union side. Add a couple of tugboats and you have a great battle. |
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