USS "Choctaw" (1864)

thierry_st_malo · 18th September 2009, 11:58 AM

Here is my model of USS "Choctaw" (1864), probably the ugliest ironclad that ever disgraced the waters of the Mississipi during the American Civil War. She was slow, poorly armed and poorly protected (her armour included a layer of rubber). Yet, somehow, she proved useful at times...
A weird and amusing object, certainly, but somewhat disappointing as a warship. It shows mostly that the Union's shipbuilders were willing to try anything, and events proved that they were right.
So, I am a little disappointed, but still this model did teach me a few things...
Also, I did say that I would finish it.
Thierry

18th September 2009, 11:58 AM	#1
thierry_st_malo Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Saint-Malo, France Posts: 148	USS "Choctaw" (1864) Here is my model of USS "Choctaw" (1864), probably the ugliest ironclad that ever disgraced the waters of the Mississipi during the American Civil War. She was slow, poorly armed and poorly protected (her armour included a layer of rubber). Yet, somehow, she proved useful at times... A weird and amusing object, certainly, but somewhat disappointing as a warship. It shows mostly that the Union's shipbuilders were willing to try anything, and events proved that they were right. So, I am a little disappointed, but still this model did teach me a few things... Also, I did say that I would finish it. Thierry Attached Images