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May 5th, 1864
Our 10 year old has a Civil War project due next week. (Typical kid, we got a late start) The topic he chose is the Confederate Navy and in particular the fight between the CSS Albemarle and the USS Commodore Hull, USS Wyalusing, the USS Sassacus, USS Mattabesett on May 5th. This is after the Albemarle sank the Southfield and fought with Miami. He wants a diorama to back up his written time line and he will be dressing up in a CSN uniform as well, for extra points.
Luckily, I have Magnus Morck's fine models downloaded. I have the Commodore Perry almost done, and I found out that it and the Commodore Hull look alike, both being ferry built about the same time. I have a stripped down Albemarle almost done and I have the Mendota printed and ready to go. The Mendota looks like the Sassacus, only the number and type of cannons differ. So, with luck the diorama will consist of the Albemarle being rammed by the Sassacus with the Commodore Hull closing in for support. I may add some floating debris from the shot up CSS bombshell also.
I need a quick and easy way to do water. I am replacing the printed anti-boarding netting on the Mendota/Sassacus with screen cut and placed just right, and I already have the little guy working on making all of the 1:250 scale blue jackets I need for the ships decks.
Any ideas on water?
I will post pictures as we get things coming together.
Thanks,
CT
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