The keel for the CSS Texas was laid down at Richmond, Virginia and she was launched in January, 1865. At the time of Robert E. Lee's evacuation of Richmond, she was left unfinished, but intact in an outfitting berth at Richmond Navy Yard. One of only two vessels to escape destruction by the retreating Confederate Army.

Captured when the city fell the next day, the ironclad was taken into the United States Navy, but saw no service. Texas was laid up at Norfolk until October 15, 1867 when she was sold J.N. Leonard.

The 1/192 (12.5" long) Flagship Models kit of the CSS Texas comes complete with everything needed to build a museum quality model out of the box. The kit includes; cast resin and photo etched brass parts, decals, computer generated instructions, and color box art.

The new CSS Texas ironclad ram kit is now available and shipping. It sells for $85.00 plus shipping. Check out the Texas and the upcoming releases from Flagship Models on our web site. www.flagshipmodels.com
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Rusty White
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