CONFEDERATE IRONCLAD
C.S.S. ALBEMARLE/C.S.S. NEUSE
~1/300
STATUS: AVAILABLE

SCALE : ~1/300
LENGTH: 6-1/4"/158 mm 
WEIGHT: ~4.7 oz/~134 GRAMS		 CAST METAL

albemarle neuse confederate ironclad
                                                                                 
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WATERLINE  KIT
CUSTOM-CAST CAST METAL PARTS OTHER INCLUDED SUPPLIES
1. foredeck
2. aft deck
3. casemate
4. funnel
5. sleeve for funnel
6. ship's boat
7. rack for ship's boat (2x)
8. stock anchor (2x)
9. gunport shutters (10x)		 10. rifle barrel (2x1/16”/1.5 mm metal tubing)
11. anchor chain (2x)
12. 12 inches/30 cm brass rod (0.02 inches/0.5 mm) for making:
- davit (6x)
- main ensign staff
- stack braces (4x)
13. 12 inches thin brass wire for gunport shutter
      pulleys
14. 2 inches thin wire for linking anchors and chains
15. one pre-fab metal washer
16. one paper template to aid deck assembly
FULL HULL KIT
Contains all the parts listed above plus:


  • hull (resin)
  • 2 propellor shaft supports (cast metal, predrilled)
  • 2 propellor shafts (brass)
  • 2 propellors (cast metal)
ATTENTION! THESE  MODEL  KITS ARE  NOT TOYS AND ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THESE  KITS CONTAIN SMALL PARTS THAT COULD BE SWALLOWED. DO NOT LEAVE THE PARTS WHERE CHILDREN AND PETS HAVE ACCESS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MODEL KITS.

ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES ON ALL MATERIALS! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.

THESE KITS ARE SUITABLE FOR THE EXPERIENCED MODELER AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD.


If you would like to take a look at the online assembly instructions, email me and I will supply you with a password.
The instructions are also available as a PDF file.


ironclad kit

This is the Waterline Kit


albemarle neuse confederate ironclad

This image shows the assembled waterline kit prior to being painted. The ship's boat, anchors and
anchor chains have not yet been added.


ironclad hull
This is the resin hull that comes with the Full Hull Kit.


full hull kit 2

These are the additional parts that come with the Full Hull Kit.

FULL HULL KIT INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED TOOLS & SUPPLIES
  • X-Acto knife
  • drill bits are required only for kits that have not been pre-drilled:
    - 0.024 inch/0.61 mm drill bit (#73)
    - 1/16 inch/1.5 mm drill bit
    - vise for small drill bits
    - drill bits up to about 1/4"/5 mm and hand drill drill
  • small files; you should have a very thin round file with no more than 2 mm diameter. You may be able to use your X-Acto knife instead.
  • tweezers
  • small flush cutter/snips/scissors for cutting brass rods and wires
  • contour putty or Bondo filler, Bondo is better and cheaper. You can get it at any automotive parts store. Read the instructions and safety warning on the Bondo.
  • 220/320/400 grit sandpaper, possibly sanding sticks
  • C/A glue (krazy glue); I prefer Zap-A-Gap (green bottle).
  • epoxy resin; I prefer clear 5 minute epoxy resin; there are various brands that all work well; I prefer Bob Smith's 5 Minute clear resin.
  • toothpicks for applying glue and resin
  • paint: your guess is as good as mine or better. I suggest dark grey for all armor plating and light tan (”faded wood”) for the deck and top of the casemate. Many confederate ships may have been painted very dark or may have been rusty, making them blend will with the muddy river water. Keep in mind that these coal-powered ships were very grimy and sooty. For the anchors, davits and ensign staff I suggest flat black or dark grey.
  • small brushes and or airbrush
  • solvent, for example acetone/denatured alcohol/nailpolish remover
  • paper napkins, small rags, Q-tips



PRICE
WATERLINE KIT FULL HULL KIT
$50 plus shipping $60 plus shipping



HOW TO ORDER
Order by letting me know what exactly you want via email. Always let me know when you send me anything by mail, and always include a note with your email address! I will confirm orders via email.

Payment is due only when I am ready to ship, which is usually within a few days after placing an order. I accept PayPal, a money order or a check from US buyers. Non USA buyers must use PayPal or a service like Western Union (I can assist you with this).

I ship as soon as I receive the funds. I will always confirm receiving payment and I will email a shipping confirmation. 

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