ACW Naval 1862

[nevermore]

The naval engagements of the American Civil War changed the foundations of naval warfare due to the first-time use of ironclads and submarines, and the introduction of newer and more powerful naval artillery.

The first shots of the naval war were fired on April 13, 1861, during the Battle of Fort Sumter, by the Revenue Service cutter USRC Harriet Lane and the final on June 22, 1865, by the Confederate raider CSS Shenandoah, in the Bering Strait, more than two months after General Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Confederate Army.

Lots more photos on the main website

cheers Malc













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[Mr.Marx]

They look grand!

I do all my 'Ironclad Era' naval games in 1/2400 - yours look far better!

MM.

[OSHIROmodels]

It's surprising how many different types of ship took part in the ACW. Really quite an interesting subject.

I like the ones you've shown here and the water on the bases looks particulary effective 

cheers

James

[Painter Jim]

These are simply spectacular, "makes me want to jump ship". 

[DoctorPete]

Those look great!  I just painted my bases blue-green.  Now I want to re-do them into something like yours.

[General Lee]

very cool!

[nevermore]

Cheers for the feedback, waves created by grout and a coat of pva then paint and gloss varnish if that helps anybody.