Civil War Ironclad Construction Kit

Build an American Civil War era ironclad warship then sail it into the battle.

The design and construction of steam powered ironclad warships was in its infancy during the Civil War. Engineers tried modifying wooden ships, and building ironclads from scratch, with varying degrees of success. It was difficult to find the right balance between armor, firepower, and speed. In this project students can try their hand at designing an ironclad warship, 3D printing their vessel, then test it in b