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HMS Merlin [Frigate] [MOC]

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Hey guys!

I recently started building again, and, due to my love of all things sailing ships-related, I built a frigate.

The HMS Merlin is a 20 Gun (counting top-deck cannon), 2 Mast Frigate.

She has a modular top deck and my attempt at rigging.

This is my first build, and any positive feedback/criticism is welcome!

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Ship's Boat and Bell

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Her Bow

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Stern

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Her Brickbuilt Cannon

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Her Fearsome Crew!

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The Marines:

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Top Deck Removable to Reveal Gundeck:

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The Rigging/Sails:

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Thanks for taking a look :pir-grin:

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At no time in any navy is she a frigate, but there's nothing wrong wit a brig sloop. 

I like her lines and color scheme. I see a lot in this design one doesn't normally expect from first attempted. The bow and tumble home techniques add a little refinement to the build. I'd defiantly encourage you to continue refining this MOC, she's great start. Thanks for sharing.

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Hi - off to a good start, and like it that you have considered features such as the tumblehome, and given thought to the sail plan too. The masts look well spaced - I am certainly no expert on these maters though! Kurigan is of course correct to state that this is not a frigate but a brig - frigates have three masts. Only my opinion, but I would work her up as a brig, rather than trying to cram an extra mast on - did consider doing that with my brig, and really didn't work.

All in all, think you have made a great start, and look forward to seeing more! The guys here are really helpful, and can offer excellent advice.

All the best!

M.

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nice start, you got some good techniques and in my opinion 2 masts ships look the best (shorter and more realistic)

tanks for sharing

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At no time in any navy is she a frigate, but there's nothing wrong wit a brig sloop.

I like her lines and color scheme. I see a lot in this design one doesn't normally expect from first attempted. The bow and tumble home techniques add a little refinement to the build. I'd defiantly encourage you to continue refining this MOC, she's great start. Thanks for sharing.

Agreed. :thumbup:

I like the flushed deck layout.

Where did you get your figurehead? I don't have a Mr. Shiny, a person with ADD like myself should get one. :grin:

Has the captain's quarters been furnished in any way?

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