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[kevin klein]

Got a little more done.

 

[Patrick H]

I'd say that's pretty neat!

 

[kevin klein]

Thank you. It should be even neater when it's done.

 

[kevin klein]

Now for the smaller stuff, painting and rigging.

After studying more about the Dunderberg, I am wondering if the plating on the casemate was vertical sections like most all ironclads. Some of the illustrations show the armor as horizontal lines or no plating detail at all. There are only a few photos of the ship, one or two show it in dry dock or beeing dismantled with no apparent plating detail.

 

[Carronade]

Dunderberg's fantail was quite wide, but the hull beneath was very narrow, tapering to a point at the propeller, as shown on the plan @FenianPirate provided. The underwater section would probably have to be fleshed out a bit to support the weight of a turret and provide space below decks for machinery and ammunition.

 

[kevin klein]

Getting small surface detail using Micro-Mark dimentional rivet water slide decals. They look good. It is a riveting experience.

 

[kevin klein]

Dunderberg's fantail was quite wide, but the hull beneath was very narrow, tapering to a point at the propeller, as shown on the plan @FenianPirate provided. The underwater section would probably have to be fleshed out a bit to support the weight of a turret and provide space below decks for machinery and ammunition.

That's a good point. It would make sense as it might also lend more buoyancy to the aft section with all the extra equipment.

Thanks for the in put, I learned something.

 

[kevin klein]

Masts and turret done. They look a little rough, but for the intended purpose the project is meant for but it will be fine.

 

[kevin klein]

Getting closer.

 

[kevin klein]

IT IS DONE! Hail the Blunderberg. It has a few small errors.

 

[Tut11]

She's a beauty! One ship which was a real problem for the hull I tried to model is this one. Want to give it a try? I haven't been successful as of yet.

 

[Waterloo50]

IT IS DONE! Hail the Blunderberg. It has a few small errors.



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You sir are an artist, an absolutely excellent piece of work.

 

[rebelatsea]

She's a beauty! One ship which was a real problem for the hull I tried to model is this one. Want to give it a try? I haven't been successful as of yet.

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Good luck, it beat me in 1/600 scale !

 

[kevin klein]

It looks like the overhanging casemate would make for stability problems and cause the ship to roll like a sick headache. As for a building project....hmmmm. I don't like doing rigging.

 

[rebelatsea]

It looks like the overhanging casemate would make for stability problems and cause the ship to roll like a sick headache. As for a building project....hmmmm. I don't like doing rigging.

The French constructed ships with large tumblehome and overhanging sponsons and they were actually very steady.
This ship, which I tempted to say is twenty years before it's time, is credited to John L Porter and William P Williamson, yet shares nothing in common with Porters other known designs. There are two or three in the same boat (sorry), and I don't think we know by far enough about what went on in the Naval Constructors offices and never will now

 

[kevin klein]

You sir are an artist, an absolutely excellent piece of work.

I thank you kindly.