| Bozkashi Jones | 16 May 2020 6:47 a.m. PST |
I have never scratch built a model in my life; it's one of those things that I've never even had the confidence to start. But, in starting my new Salnave's War project, I realised that I would have to at least try, and I'm so glad I did.
The Haitian ironclad Triumph was built in 1861 as merchantman in Scotland, converted to an ironclad by the Confederacy in 1862 and captured by the Union in 1863. She was later sold to the Republic of Haiti and sailed for Port-au-Prince in December of 1869 to join Salnave's war; she never arrived, being lost with all hands, either off Cape Hatteras or the Delaware Capes.
The model is 1/2400 to match my Tumbling Dice miniatures. At just over 200', the model just over an inch.
All in all, probably about three hours work, including painting. Nick |
 Editor in Chief Bill   | 16 May 2020 6:55 a.m. PST |
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| boggler | 16 May 2020 6:58 a.m. PST |
Brilliant! Just like the real thing. |
nnascati  | 16 May 2020 7:36 a.m. PST |
Scratch building ironclads is a generally pleasant way to pass the time. I have a couple dozen. |
| 79thPA | 16 May 2020 7:49 a.m. PST |
I think you've done a fine job. |
| darthfozzywig | 16 May 2020 8:53 a.m. PST |
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| 14Bore | 16 May 2020 9:52 a.m. PST |
I love scratch built work, great job. |
| John Armatys | 16 May 2020 10:46 a.m. PST |
That looks nice. What materials did you use? |
 StoneMtnMinis | 16 May 2020 11:54 a.m. PST |
She was the former CSS Atlanta which became the USS Atlanta after her capture. She was decommissioned in June 1865, and then was sold to the government of Haiti in 1869. Nice job! Dave |
 ColCampbell | 16 May 2020 2:18 p.m. PST |
You've done a great job! Jim |
| Acronim | 16 May 2020 4:55 p.m. PST |
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| Bozkashi Jones | 17 May 2020 3:14 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the comments gentlemen – really apppreciated! John Armatys – hull and superstructure cut from 1mm styrene sheet, which was then sanded to shape and scored with a craft knife to create the impression of planking. The funnel is 0.5mm brass rod, flag staff is a paintbrush bristle with a flag made from foil from the top of a wine bottle. The boat and hatches are cut from card and the model is based on watercolour paper, which gives a nice subtle wave effect, mounted on a warbases mdf base. I'm really chuffed with the way it's worked out and, as many of you have said, it's just fun and satisfying. If you really want to see some incredible scratchbuilding, though, check out Chen's work: TMP link Best wishes, Nick |
| John Armatys | 17 May 2020 5:30 a.m. PST |
Thanks Bozkashi. I normally work in balsa and am about to experiment with bass wood, but you are tempting me to try plastic card. |
| Pyrate Captain | 26 May 2020 5:22 p.m. PST |
Above average workmanship. Your model is beautiful. |
