Here comes the Irish Mail - RMS Connaught, 1860 - Page 2

**Don Boose** · #11 03-22-2009, 05:23 PM

Excellent, Oliver!

Another unusual and beautiful maritime prototype.

Don

**mabrown** · #12 03-22-2009, 07:46 PM

Many thanks for giving us the history of your ship Oliver. I also enjoyed reading the history of the Livadia on your web. It brings the models to life knowing something about them.

**Oliver Weiss** · #13 03-22-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mabrown

It brings the models to life knowing something about them.

True, true - though sometimes I find I know more about a particular ship than is socially acceptable (or so says my better half

Cheers : Oliver

**Barry** · #14 03-22-2009, 08:37 PM

Nice choice look forward to it

**Yu Gyokubun** · #15 03-23-2009, 05:25 AM

Since the day I set eyes on your superb ship’s pictures at the gallery I was impatient for your report. I look forward to it.

**THE DC** · #16 03-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Thanks for doing this one, Oliver. I've been contemplating a 2 funnel, Clyde class blockade runner, the “Phantom”, so seeing your build will be helpful in starting mine!

You are correct about these being prime blockade runners for the Confederacy: shallow draft, fast, and some had collapsible funnels to further limit the profile while on the sea!

Regards,

The D C

**Michael Mash** · #17 03-23-2009, 11:26 AM

That is a real sleek looking boat for 1860. Looking forward to watching you craft this beauty.
Mike

**Oliver Weiss** · #18 03-23-2009, 01:36 PM

We've sprouted masts and proper funnels and steam pipes...This is going pretty fast. I'll be doing details soon!

**Michael Mash** · #19 03-23-2009, 03:28 PM

What kind of software do you use to design these?
Mike

**Golden Bear** · #20 03-23-2009, 03:58 PM

Oh yeah. I love the four funnels. Very, very sleek look.