Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 17, 2014 [pid][/pid] 161C Hello, it's me again. This time I would like to present to you a ship that I've built some time back: The Prince Ian-Lucas. At that point in time I was building ships without knowledge of the existence of Captain Greenhairs Tutorial. So, my approach was to use slopes to make the ship look right. Its a modular build, so I can take off the top elements and allow access to the lower decks. This is the Dutch crew: (in red: Cornelius Drebbel) As you can see I have attempted to make every part of the ship accessible to the crew. This is why I had to spend an extra door here at the rear (and staircases somewhere else, etc.): (that was an earlier picture before the ship was actually finished - pls note the monkey ) Some more views: Overall, the ship turned out to be quite stable, easy to transport and store away. My later attempts have not always had these three qualities. Would I change it now, having advanced in a few areas? Yes, of course My MOCs are never done... One question remains for the experts: What type of ship is that? Is it a galleon? A monster of a sloop? A too small ship of the line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ummester Posted May 17, 2014 I'm no expert - only really started getting into researching tall ships since deciding to build some in LEGO. I would suggest that this ship is closest to a Carrack. Forecastle is too tall for a Galleon and it doesn't have enough masts. I guess it could be a Caravel - but I'm a bit confused about the difference between a Carrack and a Caravel anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted May 18, 2014 Monkey was noted . I like the color scheme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hectorin Posted May 19, 2014 Ot look really nice you could also add some fotos of the interior :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted May 19, 2014 According to the Royal Navy classification, your ship is a brig. Two vertical masts (main mast placed backwards with the spanker) and a bowsprit. The overall look, by the way, reminds me more of a late 1600 ship... The moc is really nice, looks very playable and seems to be built to get involved in some dioramas about life on board, really like it :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted May 19, 2014 @MATTEO1130: A brig! Wonderful. I am fine with the "late 1600" classification as well. @Hectorin: Yes, I could add some pictures, but the model is currently stowed away... And once I touch it, I will start to change/improve things... and then time will go by. Ok, let's see what I can do for you next weekend. @Sebeus I: You like the colour scheme, ok (me too)... but you have said almost nothing else. You're probably not signing in on the slope-based-approach.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites