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Old 11-13-2006, 01:31 AM
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Default RE: Scratch-built English Galleon 1/36 scale

You may seriously consider installing a small, hidden propellor onboard for just in case you make a mistake or get stranded, to help you get back safely. No point in going swimming if you ship isn't sunk

Also, get your guns soon. The guns are the single most important part of the ship, so make sure they fit and they function. What you'll need to arm most of that ships cannons is an incredibly custom design. Better get that started now or it'll be a long time before its ready to fight.

Lastly, the depth of your pond doesn't matter as long as your boat has an emergency float. Design some large part of the superstructure to float off when your ship sinks, and connect it to the keel (or other hard-mount point) by a strong line, and if it sinks all you have to do is pull it up by the line. Of course it takes careful design and thought to make sure the float deploys in most situations (capsizes, make sure masts don't interfere, etc) but emergency floats are standard procedure on combat ships. They're probably a good idea on other ships, as well.