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The Paper Shipwright at http://www.papershipwright.co.uk/mortar-barge-no-10/ has a neat free model of a ACW mortar boat. I just wanted a little break and was always intrigued with this little model. Here is my build of it.

The USS Essex is ready for the test build. For the next few nights, progress will be reported on this project. At the end of the test build, the model will be released for free download on Modeling Resource and Downloads Center. We will make the first few steps tonight. The Essex is an...

Next up on the project list is the Civil War USS Essex. Again, updates will only be for major milestone until the test build starts. At that time, I will start a new thread and give a blow by blow account. As you can see, the USS Essex photos show the basic structure is complete. Now for he...

Yes, try SketchUp at http://www.sketchup.com/download/gsu.html. It is a free download and very powerful. A more powerful version is available for a fee, but I have not needed it yet. Fairly easy to learn, lots of support and plenty of extra "add ons" out there. fishBait

A 1/250 scale cannon for use on American Civil War Era ships is now available as a free download at Modeling Resource and Downloads. The cannon is intended for use behind an open gun port and could almost be considered a "generic" cannon. The kit consists of instructions and parts for 42 cannon...

The USS Cairo inspired me to design cannon that could be used to pose with open gun doors. I chose two different cannon to modle; namely the 30 pound Navy Parrot Rifle and the 32 pounder smoothbore. I started with designing the proper carriages and tubes of each. Photo 1 - 30 pound Navy Parrot...

With the USS Cairo released, it is time for the next Pook Turtle, the USS Carondelet. Progress will not be as it was with the USS Cairo. Just a few updates, then the release. __________________ fishBait

The 1/250 American Civil War gunboat, USS Cairo, is now available for free download at http://modelsnmoore.com. Yes Virginia, that is correct, FREE! USS Cairo design and first build were covered on Zealot Forum "Ships and Watercraft" forum. Enjoy, fishBait

As advertised earlier, a galvanized water tank will be the next project and the first scale railroad project. After due consideration and study of the intended prototype, I decided to include three actual prototypes in the design phase (See images below!). The three prototypes are very similiar...

A few days ago, a new member jumped in and wondered if his topic was ok. It involved a paper type material and he wanted to know if it would qualify for the forum. I believe the product was Depco or something like that. I have searched for that thread and for some reason cannot find it. Can...

The test build has started and pictures here will follow the build. Three errors in the prototype sheets have been caught (one a major fix) and corrected. 1) View of a couple of the prototype parts sheets. 2) Shot of the hull top with formers installed. 3) Closeup shot of the hull top and...

Hey guys, check out the USS Cairo post on this forum. I have a full hull one in design that will be offered as a freebie on http://modelsnmoore.com in a few weeks. fishBait

The USS Cairo is now under design and will be offered as a free model on the Models n' Moore website. Progress reports will be posted. fishBait http://modelsnmoore.com First came the hull!

Just saw this on the news. The VT-173 Flying Pancake restoration in North Texas has been finished. They showed it being moved into the Frontier Air Museum in Dallas. It will be on display there until it is moved to the Smith Natl Air Museum at Dulles. Also showed old film of it flying back...

Look at Models n' Moore, a new modeling website concentrating on paper models and watercraft. It will feature free downloads and feature models from original designers including the fantastic models of Magnus Mörck. http://modelsnmoore.com fishBait

Handle is fishBait, comes from the other hobby, FISHING! Mostly paper models now, but a lot of plastic in the past. Later, fishBait