Monitor
This is one of my first models, the Monitor:
I am a collector of CW Ironclads. I used to have a model boat company (Columbus Ironworks) that produced various Ironclads and other period models. But the economy went bad and my vaccuform manufacturer went out of business. I am now selling off all my existing stock. My personal collection consists of approximately 15 scale models of Ironclads and other types of ships. These were initially designed and modeled after the CO2 combat organizations that battle WWI-WWII warships. Their method of combat was to actually shoot holes in their opponets ships and sink their models. These ships were very expensive and a fully functioning RC battleship with CO2 guns could cost 1500-2000$. I felt that this system was too expensive, intricate and time consuming to maintain. The firing systems were so complex that they frequently broke down or malfunctioned usually in the middle of a pond or lake. My models used a slightly different design. I used either CO2 or Airsoft guns for combat and preferred pyrotechnics as a better option than putting holes in my ship and sinking it. Since the modern battle ship combat was well established I wanted to try other periods and felt that Ironclads were a better fit for RC naval combat. This type of ship fought in close proximity verses battleships that fought miles apart. I tried to design my models to be as large as possible but still fit into the back seat of a standard sedan. If you can't get your ship in your car you'll never get it to the lake. The larger size ship is more stable and is easier to see at great distances. The large size enables you to put in the electronics and guns that make them truly fun.