Hound Knight Posted April 30, 2009 82b The H.M.S. Oblivious is Captain Harold Houndblower's first command, awarded for brave service and artwork creation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral M Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Nice ship! I like the shape, but I think it would be better in a color scheme like BB- more brown, tan, maybe black and yellow. I like the printed sails, and as always, the customized minifigs. The ship design is good, though. Is this your first MOC ship? Edited May 1, 2009 by Admiral M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hound Knight Posted May 1, 2009 Nice ship! I like the shape, but I think it would be better in a color scheme like BB- more brown, tan, maybe black and yellow. The ship design is good, though. Is this your first MOC ship?Nice ship! I like the shape, but I think it would be better in a color scheme like BB- more brown, tan, maybe black and yellow. I like the printed sails, and as always, the customized minifigs. The ship design is good, though. Is this your first MOC ship? Thanks! Yes, this is my first MOC ship, It was quite challenging as I have no actual pirate ship sets. Hence the red color scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral M Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Yes, I worked on my second MOC ship recently. Don't dispair, the second ship you make is always better than your first (and judging on this ship, I'd say that the second well be better than great). Edited May 1, 2009 by Admiral M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted May 1, 2009 Oh we are going to OWN the French now! I guess its cause people relate Battleships to the Royal Navy, Did the french navy even have a name? Never Fear, Oblivious is here! That sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted May 1, 2009 All the minifig.'s are very nice, but indeed the ship could be better Well, without any good shipparts you still did a good job. But you should buy some real shipparts to make this MOC even better. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted May 1, 2009 I remember my own first self made LEGO pirate ship. You've done a good job for your first boat! The ship could do with more colours and details to add a nice feeling to it. So I would say: Add some more details to the cabin, make fences on the forecastle and some ropes (custom perhaps) to flourish it up! Great work so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinsuper Posted May 1, 2009 Oh we are going to OWN the French now!I guess its cause people relate Battleships to the Royal Navy, Did the french navy even have a name? We bluecoats are still undergoing a great debate if we are French, Americans, or something else. So, the politically correct term is blue coat. Thank you very much. We also have our own civil rights group, the NAABC The National Association for the Advancement of Blue Coats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted May 1, 2009 We bluecoats are still undergoing a great debate if we are French, Americans, or something else.So, the politically correct term is blue coat. Thank you very much. We also have our own civil rights group, the NAABC The National Association for the Advancement of Blue Coats. We shall raid your Party Meetings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hound Knight Posted May 1, 2009 We shall raid your Party Meetings! H'm, that sounds like fun! Thanks for the comments guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted May 1, 2009 We shall raid your Party Meetings! Remember our fleet is at it's full strength, your ship is still in the dockyard, and so do others. We will give you a warm welcome. I hope this ship is quickly finished Hound Knight! Nice avatar you got there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted May 1, 2009 We bluecoats are still undergoing a great debate if we are French, Americans, or something else. I happen to have it on the highest of authority that the bluecoats are infact British Royal Navy. I like the ship. It is way better than I could do if I ever try to build one from scratch. The red is a little hard on the eye's but I imagine it makes it way easier to swab the decks after a bloody battle. Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinsuper Posted May 1, 2009 I happen to have it on the highest of authority that the bluecoats are infact British Royal Navy. If "highest authority" is that "puppet" queen of yours, Im not buying! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted May 1, 2009 Queen...She has no authority...I was speaking of me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral M Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Queen...She has no authority...I was speaking of me! and what am I, chopped Liver?!?!?! If you are king, I get to be god Long live the queen! Edited May 1, 2009 by Admiral M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted May 2, 2009 I happen to have it on the highest of authority that the bluecoats are infact British Royal Navy. I like the ship. It is way better than I could do if I ever try to build one from scratch. The red is a little hard on the eye's but I imagine it makes it way easier to swab the decks after a bloody battle. Good job Wait, Your saying Bluecoats the the Royal Navy? That makes no sense? Or am I getting it wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral M Posted May 2, 2009 Yep. It's debatable, but the Royal Navy did have bluecoat sailors. Elite regiments and officers sometimes wore blue, and in formal ceremonies you didn't see very much red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hound Knight Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks for the comments everybody, here's a side view: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites