New user Ironclad builder

[Xiaoshan_Sailor]

I'm working on the City Class Ironclad from the Civil War - USS DeKalb. It is 1/35 scale with fully working gear. How to have it working next spring. I'll post images as I go.

Cool, will be following this one since I'm an avid Civil War buff. Even have CAD of the City Class which I shared long ago on Paddleducks forum.

[GremlinX]

attached photos of progress of wheel

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. Working in 1/43 scale as it was a better fit for size.

[Jimster]

Looking great. I used twin screws for propulsion but don’t tell anybody. Each of my dual rudders uses its own servo. I also have that same book.

[GremlinX]

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[GremlinX]

Boiler system works, "lights from fire" flash.

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[Meter rat]

Looks great. Is the figure scale? It look tiny in comparison to the paddle box.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Bravo! Your Ironclad in its wooden stage looks very fine, indeed. And to think, you worked it all out from an Osprey book and a box of Honey Nut Cheerios!

[Jimster]

Excellent work! Love the boiler light effect.

[tankme]

Very cool build. I'm still looking at my LCM3 on the shelf going....some day I'll finish it.

[GremlinX]

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I have all the RC parts ordered and getting ready to plan on locations for parts to hide as much as I can.

The 1/43 scale is working out good. 3D printing all the cannons and men to scale. This is a photo of the officer cabins. And Yes, the paddle wheel is the correct size for 1/43 scale.