Archives for December 2025

CSS Neuse

Ironclad History Reimagined in 3D

The CSS Neuse remains one of the most compelling vessels of the American Civil War—an ambitious Confederate ironclad that, despite never fulfilling her intended combat role, gives modern historians an extraordinary window into 19th-century naval engineering under extreme resource constraints. Built on the Neuse River in North Carolina, the vessel featured a shallow-draft hull, a heavily armored sloped casemate, and twin Brooke rifles meant to challenge Union naval dominance.

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Sectioned Ship-of-the-Line Model

130-Gun Warship Cross-Section

This detailed sectioned model is based on two of the 19th century’s greatest first-rate warships: the French Montebello and the Ottoman Mahmudiye. Using structural cues from both vessels, the design captures the architecture of a 130-gun, three-deck ship of the line while presenting its interior through an elegant open cross-section.

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AH-12 Class Offshore Tug

High-Detail 3D Printable Model Inspired by KL Saltfjord

Powerful, compact, and built for some of the toughest maritime tasks, the AH-12 class offshore tugs have become a recognizable form in the world of ocean-handling operations. Our model draws direct inspiration from the KL Saltfjord, a capable and modern anchor-handling tug that features a strong working profile, high maneuverability, and the rugged equipment sets expected from vessels that routinely operate in harsh seas. The KL Saltfjord’s broad beam, elevated superstructure, reinforced bow, and heavy-duty winch deck all serve as distinctive hallmarks of this class of vessels—ideal shapes for a detailed and technically satisfying 3D model. Our AH-12 interpretation blends the recognizable lines of these real-world workhorses with optimizations tailored specifically for 3D printing, resulting in a model that honors the industrial design while remaining practical for makers.

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