Now this brings back memories! I had this kit under the Lindberg name back in the mid-90's or so. I remember building it as a kid. Since the ships were molded in black, and the diorama molded in blue, I didn't paint the ship hulls or water. If I remember right, the Lindberg kit came with some paint and a brush, because I remember painting the other details. It sure is a nice kit, and I'm glad Atlantis brought it back. It sure is great seeing this old Lindberg and Revell kits living on. Now, if only they could a hold of the 1/350 Lusitania molds so we could have an opportunity to build that one again, I'd be very happy. lol
Excellent build sir. I remember building the original Lindberg kit. No base was included. The "Merrimac" was motorized and the Monitor could float. Many an epic sea battle in the bath tub. Still even to this day the CSS Virginia is still called the Merrimac. Had a little chuckle when I read the box wording "gun and pistol" not included. That goes back many moons ago when model companies had to start stating what was in the box and also the use of photographs instead of the great box artwork from yesteryear.
A reminder of building models in my teens. I had this kit and built both ships. Your knife work cleaning up the pieces is the same as what I did then. Your finishing and painting are more advanced and give great ideas. The use of other media; the colored pencil. And yet still handling the model with your bare hands. A combination of both ld and new. Very nice.
I bought the Lindberg kit a couple of years ago, and it was the second model I made after getting back into the hobby, so I am enjoying watching you doing that I did not. I first saw this kit when I was about six or seven back in the early '60s. At the time the Merrimac featured a battery-powered electric motor. I told my parents I WANTED IT! but my dad's Air Force salary wasn't enough to cover it.
I have this in my stash in the original Lindberg box. Your excellent buildup inspires me to build mine sooner rather than later. Unlike your model, I'll probably use the display stands, rather than the diorama base. That said, it would have been nice if the nameplate shown at 2:40 gave the option for "CSS Virginia;" the name given to the rebuilt "USS Merrimac" (alternately spelled, "USS Merrimack,") by the Confederate Navy. Thanks for posting this!
@@TiberiusMaximus I was able to find small, styrene plastic letters online to make custom nameplates. Plastruct makes a set that are 1/8th inch high (PLA 96002) as well as other sizes. Just cement them to a piece of sheet styrene, cut it to shape, and edge with strip stock. Once painted, they look for all the world like a kit part.
I had to "Monitor" this build. But, I got NUTHIN' clever to say about the Merrimac. This build turned out GREAT. It is REAL CHEAP to own (cost effective). I got one on the way. Lots of tips and tricks as well. I take away ideas every time I watch. Thanks Chris
A couple of tips. If you mount the flag decals on heavy foil before mounting to the mast, you can press folds into them as if they were waving. Cotton batten tufts with a light overspray of gray or black, then glued to the base, can be used to enhance the cannon explosions on the base. Also, a little tuft of angel-hair could be used to show a cannon or two actually firing. Love the hand-brushing technique you used to bring out the detail!
Excellent work. I have a Lindbergh kit that I picked up a few years back at Ollie’s. Thanks for sharing the entire build video with multiple techniques.
Thanks for building this Chris. Look forward to seeing the kit reach Oz so I can buy one for myself. One of my favorite opening scenes is from Sahara where the camera roams all over the workbenches showing the ironclad...and of course it features in the climax at the end of the movie.
Lovely old kit and a very nice diorama setting. I guess in those days they didn't think about having a separate waterline hull or didn't mention to leave off the props and rudder if you were putting the ship in the diorama base. Nice project though and the weathering you do on these vessels always makes them look outstanding.
Great build. I have built this kit about 3 times. The roof on the Monitor’s turret was actually a grate to allow for ventilation and the guns would have been black as they weren’t bronz.
Kinston,NC has a real life replica of the Merrimac ship! You can go inside the ship and it's very long in size!! Enjoyed watching you build the model of the ship!
great video and great job on this one brother, very much love the music as well. Thank you for sharing and please keep em coming. everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy. Remember to SMILE it's a hobby and it's suppose to be FUN
Really well done, especially the weathering on the hulls. I'll have to pick this one up. Useless trivia: The Merrimac was actually called the CSS Virgina. Merrimac was the name of the sailing ship it was converted from.
Outstanding build ! You are one of the few that give those old kits the love they deserve, Thank you for sharing. Did you ever build the Lindberg's Blockade Runner or The Olympia ? Maybe I missed them .🙄 Hope you and your loved ones have a great week. Take care, Tony
I really enjoy your channel and recently got back into building. Whenever I want to know what's in a kit, I look here first!. Yesterday, I was browsing on Amazon and between the items was one of your videos.
I built the Lindberg/Pyro models back in the early 90s. Apparently this is a whole new kit. In the old Pyro kit the models were not in the same scale so some care had to be taken when arranging them in a diaroma. Also, the deck of the Merrimack was
Just a note: The armor used in these warships was arranged and attached using such things as rivets, bolts with nuts, and, for wood backing, big screws. During the Civil War a lot was learned about what worked and what did not. This war put the US "a leg up" in the design of armored warships compared to other nations that had little or no real experience. This can be an interesting story on top of just something to look at...
I have the same model by LINBERG and I'm going to build it in a CIVIL WAR layout. With my CIVIL WAR battlefield and maps to show me where to place my units. I'm into the history and so I'll look at my history books and maps and see how I can arrange my layout even with troops and train.
I never realized there were difference between this kit and the one Lindbergh released in the 80s. It seems that the Virginia that you are working on is also slightly larger with better detail also.
I love how you do different models Chris, just shows us how much diversity is out there. Awesome build mate and Thankyou again for all your hard work doing these videos! Hope your having a happy and safe holiday weekend mate 😊👍
Yeah, I know, another comment! 😁 I didn't use the diorama base because of the issues with the rudders. At the time I made mine I didn't really do any weathering because I frankly did not know how. I used red primer after I did a little research and found the Monitor's hull had been painted with a reddish orange iron oxide paint, and for the Merrimac, I used Rustoleum Hammered Copper paint on the hull to emulate the copper sheathing. Yep, I did it my way! The two are now on display in my cubicle at work.
Actually have two of these kits myself was planning on doing the wreck diorama of both but the Virginia is will have to be a best guess since there’s almost nothing left
I believe that the Lindbergh kit had the ships in two different scales. The Merrimac was 96 feet longer than the Monitor, and Lindbergh didn’t really care too much about telling you what the scale of their ship models were, except for the 1/125 ships…
Nice informative build Chris. I remember when this kit first appeared, in the 1950's. Another company also released the two ships, one of your followers mentions a Pyro version, I wonder if they are the same moulds? Great channel, keep it up. Regards from the UK.
what people don't realize is that Monitor type boat's was used on the Mississippi River during the Civil War. The north controlled the river from St. Louis to the Gulf.
I've seen that kit once... At least 25 years ago. Kinda surprised that Round2 let go of that kit. Oh well, Atlantis gave it its well deserve re-release.
I believe this was originally issued by Lindberg. The other Monitor and Merrina Lindberg reissued was first issued by Pyro. Both ships were armed with iron cannon, but the brass is very attractive on the ships.
Oh no, idiots be like, the full kit has supposed to have 157682 rivets but only has 157681 rivets, better put it in with the garbage, normal people says, who cares 🤣🤣 its a fun build 🙂🙂
I just finished this model kit when I came upon this video.
I always wanted this kit since sixth grade I'm 73 .lol..lucky I found it at Ollie's for $10.00.three years ago..
Now this brings back memories! I had this kit under the Lindberg name back in the mid-90's or so. I remember building it as a kid. Since the ships were molded in black, and the diorama molded in blue, I didn't paint the ship hulls or water. If I remember right, the Lindberg kit came with some paint and a brush, because I remember painting the other details. It sure is a nice kit, and I'm glad Atlantis brought it back. It sure is great seeing this old Lindberg and Revell kits living on. Now, if only they could a hold of the 1/350 Lusitania molds so we could have an opportunity to build that one again, I'd be very happy. lol
Great build - they look very real - and that water - I swear it's real.
That is some precision hand painting. Looks great. A very nice change of pace. TY.
I have wanted a model iron clad for years!
Excellent build sir. I remember building the original Lindberg kit. No base was included. The "Merrimac" was motorized and the Monitor could float. Many an epic sea battle in the bath tub. Still even to this day the CSS Virginia is still called the Merrimac. Had a little chuckle when I read the box wording "gun and pistol" not included. That goes back many moons ago when model companies had to start stating what was in the box and also the use of photographs instead of the great box artwork from yesteryear.
A reminder of building models in my teens. I had this kit and built both ships. Your knife work cleaning up the pieces is the same as what I did then. Your finishing and painting are more advanced and give great ideas.
The use of other media; the colored pencil.
And yet still handling the model with your bare hands.
A combination of both ld and new. Very nice.
I bought the Lindberg kit a couple of years ago, and it was the second model I made after getting back into the hobby, so I am enjoying watching you doing that I did not. I first saw this kit when I was about six or seven back in the early '60s. At the time the Merrimac featured a battery-powered electric motor. I told my parents I WANTED IT! but my dad's Air Force salary wasn't enough to cover it.
I have this in my stash in the original Lindberg box. Your excellent buildup inspires me to build mine sooner rather than later. Unlike your model, I'll probably use the display stands, rather than the diorama base. That said, it would have been nice if the nameplate shown at 2:40 gave the option for "CSS Virginia;" the name given to the rebuilt "USS Merrimac" (alternately spelled, "USS Merrimack,") by the Confederate Navy. Thanks for posting this!
my stash is getting bigger and bigger, I'd say about 80 how bout you?
any idea how to make nameplates for my model bases btw?
@@TiberiusMaximus I was able to find small, styrene plastic letters online to make custom nameplates. Plastruct makes a set that are 1/8th inch high (PLA 96002) as well as other sizes. Just cement them to a piece of sheet styrene, cut it to shape, and edge with strip stock. Once painted, they look for all the world like a kit part.
@@TiberiusMaximus Please don't ask, my friend . . . .
@@modelermark172 thanks
Great build and presentation
Glad you liked it!
Humm, I don't recall ever seeing this kit when i was young. Yes Thanks Atlantis having a ball building the old kits. Hand brushing , I love it.
I had to "Monitor" this build. But, I got NUTHIN' clever to say about the Merrimac. This build turned out GREAT. It is REAL CHEAP to own (cost effective). I got one on the way. Lots of tips and tricks as well. I take away ideas every time I watch. Thanks Chris
Great work as usual. Excellent detail. It is really to see that Atlantis has brought these back with the original diorama. Thanks for sharing.
I love this Chris, well done!! Your enthusiasm is so contagious, keep them coming!!
A couple of tips. If you mount the flag decals on heavy foil before mounting to the mast, you can press folds into them as if they were waving.
Cotton batten tufts with a light overspray of gray or black, then glued to the base, can be used to enhance the cannon explosions on the base.
Also, a little tuft of angel-hair could be used to show a cannon or two actually firing.
Love the hand-brushing technique you used to bring out the detail!
Awesome job on this Chris 👏
Wonderfully detailed video and really useful, got this kit for my dad and now I want one for myself :( This is such a great kit :)
Yep! I built that set way back when .... Nice to seeing it released again. Nice Job Indeed!
Nice job recreating history! Looks awesome. Thanks for the review. ⚓️
Cool build. I like the different content once in a while. I switch it up myself with planes and ships.
Excellent work. I have a Lindbergh kit that I picked up a few years back at Ollie’s. Thanks for sharing the entire build video with multiple techniques.
I did a report on these ships in grade school. I had to draw pictures of them. This box art would have come in handy.
An idea for the diorama base... fill with spray foam, level it out and mount to a 1/4 piece of plywood.
Great build!
A great job on some interesting subject matter. As always your weathering is brilliant in its simplicity 👍
Another great build and fantastic video. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for building this Chris. Look forward to seeing the kit reach Oz so I can buy one for myself. One of my favorite opening scenes is from Sahara where the camera roams all over the workbenches showing the ironclad...and of course it features in the climax at the end of the movie.
Lovely old kit and a very nice diorama setting. I guess in those days they didn't think about having a separate waterline hull or didn't mention to leave off the props and rudder if you were putting the ship in the diorama base. Nice project though and the weathering you do on these vessels always makes them look outstanding.
The models look great and you really did it justice! I had the original Life Like kit and it was a blast to build. Thanks for sharing this.
Great build. I have built this kit about 3 times. The roof on the Monitor’s turret was actually a grate to allow for ventilation and the guns would have been black as they weren’t bronz.
I Do enjoy ship builds
Kinston,NC has a real life replica of the Merrimac ship! You can go inside the ship and it's very long in size!! Enjoyed watching you build the model of the ship!
Another outstanding video, build and presentation. Great kit, its on my to build pile.
As usual excellent presentation...now I want to buy the kit. Thanks Chris. Have a great Happy Holidays!
The outcome looks great Chris you did a really great job and yes is every now and then it's nice to change it up 👍👍
Looks great! I built the Lindberg version several years ago. It turned out really nice, too.
great video and great job on this one brother, very much love the music as well. Thank you for sharing and please keep em coming. everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy. Remember to SMILE it's a hobby and it's suppose to be FUN
You did a great job, but the models are NOT SCALE at all, but this version is better than the other one! 😱🤪🤣😁👍👍🇺🇸
Really well done, especially the weathering on the hulls. I'll have to pick this one up.
Useless trivia: The Merrimac was actually called the CSS Virgina. Merrimac was the name of the sailing ship it was converted from.
Thanks!
Yes, it has nameplates for both on the decal sheet as shown. :)
Nice build as always!
Interesting build
Nice take on the historic encounter.
Thanks!
This turned out great man. Great job!
So different , but so cool . Awesome work as always . This kit is great , your finish is SOOOOO KOOOOOOLLLLL.
Mike .
Outstanding build ! You are one of the few that give those old kits the love they deserve, Thank you for sharing. Did you ever build the Lindberg's Blockade Runner or The Olympia ? Maybe I missed them .🙄 Hope you and your loved ones have a great week. Take care, Tony
Nick name of the Monitor was " a cheese box on a raft."
I really enjoy your channel and recently got back into building. Whenever I want to know what's in a kit, I look here first!. Yesterday, I was browsing on Amazon and between the items was one of your videos.
your left handed. so am i. it must be why we build models the right way . been watching your bilds for a while now
I built the Lindberg/Pyro models back in the early 90s. Apparently this is a whole new kit. In the old Pyro kit the models were not in the same scale so some care had to be taken when arranging them in a diaroma. Also, the deck of the Merrimack was
Just a note: The armor used in these warships was arranged and attached using such things as rivets, bolts with nuts, and, for wood backing, big screws. During the Civil War a lot was learned about what worked and what did not. This war put the US "a leg up" in the design of armored warships compared to other nations that had little or no real experience. This can be an interesting story on top of just something to look at...
You inspired me to buy this!
very well done. Really nice work man.
I have the same model by LINBERG and I'm going to build it in a CIVIL WAR layout. With my CIVIL WAR battlefield and maps to show me where to place my units. I'm into the history and so I'll look at my history books and maps and see how I can arrange my layout even with troops and train.
What paints where used?
Awesome I was waiting for this build.....I also have the original kit from Lindberg.
See if you can find the movie "Iron Clads". It is about these amazing ships.
Great build Chris, too bad the ships didn't just drop into the diorama but needed some trimming on the running gear.
yay I was looking forward to this one love the base but I look forward to all your build reviews
I never realized there were difference between this kit and the one Lindbergh released in the 80s. It seems that the Virginia that you are working on is also slightly larger with better detail also.
I love how you do different models Chris, just shows us how much diversity is out there. Awesome build mate and Thankyou again for all your hard work doing these videos! Hope your having a happy and safe holiday weekend mate 😊👍
One of your best.
Hi could I get break down of all paints and tools used?
Yeah, I know, another comment! 😁 I didn't use the diorama base because of the issues with the rudders. At the time I made mine I didn't really do any weathering because I frankly did not know how. I used red primer after I did a little research and found the Monitor's hull had been painted with a reddish orange iron oxide paint, and for the Merrimac, I used Rustoleum Hammered Copper paint on the hull to emulate the copper sheathing. Yep, I did it my way! The two are now on display in my cubicle at work.
Good job, greetings from Russia
looking for a way to label my model bases, like some sort of faceplate to say what kind of model it is and attach to wood base, thoughts?
You can get nameplates custom made on Ebay, or your local trophy/collectible shop if you have one.
Actually have two of these kits myself was planning on doing the wreck diorama of both but the Virginia is will have to be a best guess since there’s almost nothing left
I believe that the Lindbergh kit had the ships in two different scales. The Merrimac was 96 feet longer than the Monitor, and Lindbergh didn’t really care too much about telling you what the scale of their ship models were, except for the 1/125 ships…
Nice informative build Chris. I remember when this kit first appeared, in the 1950's. Another company also released the two ships, one of your followers mentions a Pyro version, I wonder if they are the same moulds? Great channel, keep it up. Regards from the UK.
Two different kits.
That's why some still think they ships in this set are different scales.
Thanks for watching!
what people don't realize is that Monitor type boat's was used on the Mississippi River during the Civil War. The north
controlled the river from St. Louis to the Gulf.
Awesome mate👍
My favorite build is when you build a standard car and weather them like the duster
I've seen that kit once... At least 25 years ago. Kinda surprised that Round2 let go of that kit. Oh well, Atlantis gave it its well deserve re-release.
FYI...The USS Merrimack was renamed CSS Virginia.
your right this is the CSS VIRGINIA it was renamed
I believe this was originally issued by Lindberg. The other Monitor and Merrina Lindberg reissued was first issued by Pyro.
Both ships were armed with iron cannon, but the brass is very attractive on the ships.
Just a comment for the algorithm
Oh no, idiots be like, the full kit has supposed to have 157682 rivets but only has 157681 rivets, better put it in with the garbage, normal people says, who cares 🤣🤣 its a fun build 🙂🙂
You are correct, and I'm just here for fun with my builds so they don't bug me.
Enjoy!
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