Dismal Swamp Vessels, Civil War Ironclads - Page 4

**1950lemans** · #31 07-16-2010, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the data. Much appreciated.

**Knife** · #32 07-19-2010, 06:59 AM

I received the new repainted files from CT, here's some shots of the new improved swamp monster. I added ladders and railings, punched out the grates, and used thread rather than chains for the anchors.

**Thomas Meek** · #33 07-19-2010, 09:37 AM

Great job, knife! It looks even better than the first build.
That's a good looking Palmeto State, too.

**Knife** · #34 07-19-2010, 10:09 AM

Thanks Thomas. The photos are a bit out of focus, my previous camera broke so I'm using a spare. I can't get the flash to work so I have more depth of field.

**jmr248** · #35 07-19-2010, 11:51 AM

These both look great. How did you wind up making the hand rails since you had posted the need for cut ship wheels and railings.

**Knife** · #36 07-19-2010, 08:27 PM

To make the railings and ladders, I build a frame from scape cardstock with notches on the side. I then wrapped thread around the frame, dripped superglue on one side and let it soak into the thread. Then I blew the excess glue off the threads and cut the thread off the frame with a razor blade. The small frame is for ladders, the larger frame is for railings.

**Knife** · #37 07-19-2010, 08:29 PM

Here's some shots of the railing rig.

**jmr248** · #38 07-19-2010, 08:39 PM

Thank you for posting the pictures Knife. It seems that once again it is easy when someone shows you how to do something. A lot of things in life are simple when people are willing to share their knowledge and expertise.

Joe

**ct ertz** · #39 07-21-2010, 07:51 PM

OK folks, Chris has this model up in the shop over at ECardmodels.com Shop ready for sales! Thanks to all,
CT