„Marietta“ – the American Civil War river ironclad (USA)

The "Marietta"-class monitors were a pair of iron river monitors, built in 1862. summer for the US Navy during the American Civil War. Construction was slow, partly due to labor shortages, and the ships were not completed until 1865. December, after the end of the war. However, the Navy did not adopt them until 1866 and immediately transferred them to the reserve. They were sold in 1873, never put into service. "Marietta's" keel laid in 1862, launched in 1865. January 4 and completed in 1865 December 16. The ship was accepted into the Navy in 1866 April 25. The monitor has never been put into service. "Marietta" was transferred to Mound City, Illinois shortly after her acceptance. In 1869 June 15 renamed "Circe" and remained under that name until August 10, when she was rechristened "Marietta". "Marietta', remaining at Mound City, 1873 April 12, was sold to David Campbell for $16,000. 'Sandusky's' keel was laid in 1865 mid-January; the ship was completed by 1865 December 26, and the Navy adopted the 1866 April 25. Never put into service, 1869 June 15 the monitor was renamed "Minerva"; but in 1869 August 10 re-named "Sandusky". Monitor 1873 April 17 Mound City, Illinois sold to David Campbell for $18,000.

A small, simple, well-designed and detailed model of a small river battleship for modelers of all experience. However, a beginner and a modeler with little experience should work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague and take their time. In addition, it should not be one of the first models of greater complexity, that You glue. Some details are double-sided printing. There is a large reserve of colors and textures.