Spud The Viking Posted August 29, 2014 166B Hello! This is my first time sharing a creation on Eurobricks so be nice. I have wanted to build a ship for a while but never had the time, in fact, I really couldn't be bothered, but when by prefab hull came in the post, I knew this was something I really wanted to pursue. So here she be: My_First_Ship1 by spud_the_viking, on Flickr Not much just now but a start. The bow needs some work and the back is a bit too shabby to show Comments and Criticisms very welcome and I need some help/ideas to help me out! Hope you like it, Spud PS. Could a mod/admin please move this to MOCs please - sorry please forgive me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Nice forst MOC. i would suggest you to make sidewalls a bit higher and add cannon windows/hatches. Edited August 29, 2014 by Zblj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Nice forst MOC. i would suggest you to make sidewalls a bit higher and add cannon windows/hatches. What I am planning on doing is making a slanted gun deck (like this one and this one) to make it nice-looking and then some tall masts. Edited August 29, 2014 by Spud The Viking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grum64 Posted August 29, 2014 Nice forst MOC. i would suggest you to make sidewalls a bit higher and add cannon windows/hatches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Stabbin Posted August 30, 2014 PS. Could a mod/admin please move this to MOCs please - sorry please forgive me! No problem. I think your off to a good start. You might want to look at the ships in the Pirates Master Index, its full of great inspiration. I always look at it when I'm building just to get some ideas. Good luck with your ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted August 30, 2014 No problem. I think your off to a good start. You might want to look at the ships in the Pirates Master Index, its full of great inspiration. I always look at it when I'm building just to get some ideas. Good luck with your ship. Thanks. I have been looking on there recently but brickshelf is always down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted August 30, 2014 My suggestion is to lower both sterncastle and bowcastle before making sides. This will make a nice slim look. Since now it is promising by the way.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted September 1, 2014 My suggestion is to lower both sterncastle and bowcastle before making sides. This will make a nice slim look. Since now it is promising by the way.. I like my ships bulky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted September 1, 2014 I said so just because of your inspirations (beatrix and "build a frigate" project). In this case the suggestion could be different: a bulky ship gives the opportunity to make interiors in the lower deck (and this is a thing I personally like a lot), but in this case you may consider to change the yellow line into reddish brown, then black drawing a slightly curved line and leaving only a stripe about 2 bricks high with yellow bricks representing the gunline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) There will be no progress until I get funds, sorry, life just costs far too much - I am sure you guys understand Edited September 2, 2014 by Spud The Viking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted September 2, 2014 Absolutely!!!! This is yhe reason I've suspended my main project... I'm working on oyther side projects based on lfx files (thanks to users who had the kindness to share those) because this way I could buy only the required bricks. Producing something new is great, but requires some buying I can't afford this times :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted September 3, 2014 Can anyone give me advice on the bow? I hate the black-slope thing right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted September 5, 2014 Planning a trip to my nearest Lego store (Glasgow) to get some new bricks a the PAB wall such as these which are going to be very useful! Keep you posted, Spud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted October 28, 2014 UPDATE! New bricks here and building underway, pics should be up in the next few days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted December 5, 2014 Masts are up as a new bricklink order is in! 10 cannons, 2 new crewmen, masts and flags are here, expect pictures soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted January 3, 2015 Hello, sorry for the delay but here it is, HMS Protector: FullSizeRender by spud_the_viking, on Flickr There are 10 cannons on board with 10 crew, 3 soldiers and a captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted January 8, 2015 Comments and Criticisms accepted, if you want to see inside just ask. I managed to build this for around £34 plus my own bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
