Sarges_heroes2003

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Hey guys,
I am considering buying a swamp works fiberglass hull (used) and I was wondering how they stack up to others like battlers connection? I had heard that swampworks hulls were a little on the thin side, this true?? any thing else about swampworks hulls that should steer me away??

Thanks,
darren matthews

kotori

Well Sarge, it depends on whether you intend to build a combat model or not. Swampworks hulls are somewhat thinner than BC hulls, but that only matters if you plan to cut penetrable windows in the hull and need strong ribs to hold up under fire. If you don't plan to cut windows in the hull, it should be perfectly fine. If you DO plan to cut windows, you can either lay in wooden reinforcements or pile on more fiberglass on the sides. Some of the swampworks hulls were not completely accurate, either. the Swampworks KGV hull was several inches short, and their bismark had a modified stern to fit a larger center prop. None of it was enough to prevent someone from battling, but its worth a heads-up.

Strato50

Again it is true, it all depends which hull youre looking at. The lutzow hull i have of theres has withstood 3 refits and lots of abuse, its a tough puppy. It was also their most sold unit so, that could explain its toughness :P

Sarges_heroes2003

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it is for Combat. I will be under MWC rules. Hhhrrmm, I may just go to battlers and get one of there cruisers then. In that case do you think the center prop/ single rudder of the prince eugean will give it good turning?? thanks!!

P.S. its for my first combat ship.