The Monitor in 3D by Andy Hall of the Dead Confederates blog

Andy Hall has really insightful views about the Civil War, please check out his blog here at Dead Confederates

Check out his latest blog about a 3D model he is building of the USS Monitor: I posted some of it here
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New post on Dead Confederates, A Civil War Era Blog

U.S.S. Monitor Modeling by Andy Hall

With the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Hampton Roads just a few days away, I'm hoping to get my digital model of U.S.S. Monitor finished soon. (Good thing the U.S. Navy was depending on Ericsson's Monitor, and not mine.) It still needs a fair amount of work -- especially at the stern, where I haven't even started with the rudder assembly -- but she's starting to look good topside. It's hard to see in most images, but all the deck porthole covers and coal scuttle covers are removable. The finished model, I hope, will be configurable to the different stages in her very brief naval career. A few more images in higher resolution are available here.

A Thank You...I will be back!

I want to thank everyone that supports this blog. It has been an amazing year couple years since I started this endeavor, and I continually receive positive feedback about this site and the models that it showcases.

I have not updated for a while because I have focused my attention on other important projects like my family and work life. This site is not going away! Although I have not been posting frequently, I wanted to let you know that I am still here making or finding great models to show where history took place. I have big plans for this site, its content, and other methods of  how we can use Google Earth and Sketchup to educate people about the American Civil War and its various locations. So please stay tuned!

One of the big plans that I am working on right now is a huge Google Earth .kmz file about the 150th Anniverasy of the Battle of Antietam. This file will mirror my "Battle of Fort Sumter" file. It will be filled with old and new battle maps, geo-located photos, 3D models, and links to a variety of media. It will be released in September 2012.

Again, Thank you for all the articles (Google Earth Blog, Free Tech 4 Teachers Blog ), the follows (here on my blog, twitter and, facebook), and sharing that has occurred about this site. See you soon! In the mean time, if you have an opportunity.....

Edwards Cabin at Wilson's Creek Battlefield

Edwards Cabin at Wilson's Creek Battlefield:

3D model by drobbins

Edwards Cabin at Wilson's Creek Battlefield

Steve Job's Garage, The house that built Apple

Steve Job's Garage, The house that built Apple:

3D model by drobbins

Thank you for your vision Steve! I honor you by using technology ultimately inspired from your vision to model the place where you and Woz literally changed the world, and my daily life!

Camp Dennison

Camp Dennison:

3D model by drobbins

Camp Dennison was a military recruiting, training, and medical post for the United States Army during the American Civil War. It was located near Cincinnati, Ohio, not far from the Ohio River. The...

Stone Bridge at Manassas

Stone Bridge at Manassas: "

3D model by drobbins

Stone Bridge at Manassas

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Crockett - Porterfield House on Falling Waters Battlefield

Crockett - Porterfield House on Falling Waters Battlefield: "

3D model by drobbins

Crockett - Porterfield House on Falling Waters Battlefield. The Battle of Falling Waters, fought on July 2, 1861, has several names and is frequently confused with an 1863 engagement. However this...

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