Stanley KuBRICK Posted August 5, 2014 165C After discovering eurobricks and all the great lego ships that are here, I decided to build my own one. Indeed I 've keep my lego collection from my childhood, so I had a good basis to start. For that reason I wanted to use the classic lego hulls and masts. I wanted my ship to had several decks & masts, to be fully rigged, to have a interior and a few others features you will discover. After 1,5 years I have finish, and I proudly introduce you the HMS Elisa: Specification: Masts: 3 Decks: 2 Guns: 2x8 heavy guns and 4 Swivel guns Crew: 22 souls Figure head: 3 Dimension (without masts): 74 cm (Length) x 15 (height, main deck; 21 for the quarter deck) x 14 (width, main deck level; 18 at the broadest level) Dimension (with) mast: 96 cm (L) x 84 cm (h) Deck removable to access inside Functional capstan and wheel-rudder A lot of bricks but don't ask how many, I don't have any idea! I didn't have any specific real inspiration model, I got ideas from others ship on eurobricks, mocpages, etc and a few painting/pics on internet and in comic books. A consequence is that I do not really know what type or class of vessels she belongs to. Maybe you can help me with this? Enought talk, let see some others pictures: The captain's cabin (under the bridge): The galley (under the captain's cabin) and the aftermost part of the gun deck: The front part of the gun deck (under the deck with the capstan): Middle part of the hold: The ship with all removable parts gone: All the removable parts: I made two little mistakes in the arrangement: the third part of the middle line (the hole with the scale) should be the second of the right line (gun deck). And the actual second of the right line sould be between the big one and the one with a wall (that's the wall between the galley and the gun deck). Aniway,... Please see my mocpage for more photos and the video of the wheel-rudder! Now I really want your comments and critics. If you have any suggestion to improve her, don't hesitate! Thank you for your interest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted August 6, 2014 Great ship with great attention to details. Allthough I do find the child-sized deckhand with chesthair and anchor tattoo a bit disturbing ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Love the playability! Very lego-ish. She's just a few short/tall (to me), but this is simply adjustable by changing into darker tone the lower lines of tiles in the hull, and rising a couple bricks the seacutter, this will rise also the hedarails and the overall look will gain. Edit: About the ship type, the royal navy classification says "ship", because of the three square rigged masts, but not "frigate" because of the few guns to be a warship (then an HMS). First you have to know, lego don't necessary deserve realism, but if you WANT it you may simple call her "Elisa" as a merchant ship armed for defense, or reduce the number of masts from three to two and make her a "Brig" with a realistic armory :) To me? This is perfect as "HMS Elisa" because, I like realism, but I like more the LEGO style. Edited August 6, 2014 by Matteo1130 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzalirk Posted August 6, 2014 Awesome details, I love the inside and the front of the ship with that little statue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanley KuBRICK Posted August 8, 2014 Great ship with great attention to details. Allthough I do find the child-sized deckhand with chesthair and anchor tattoo a bit disturbing ;-) Thanks! Well seen about the boy, I didn't notice that when I choosed a torso. I should have pick something else. [...] To me? This is perfect as "HMS Elisa" because, I like realism, but I like more the LEGO style. Thank you for your praise and your explanation. I completely agree about realism being not compulsory. My aim wasn't to be 100% realistic but to include all kind of details I liked and being playable (even if I do not actually play with the ship). Like improving the ship I would have done when I was a kid. On the other way I didn't want to be completely fanciful. It's a mix of both aspect. Awesome details, I love the inside and the front of the ship with that little statue! Thank you! I suppose you see that there's 3 golden figure-heads on HMS Elisa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matteo1130 Posted August 8, 2014 When I say "playable" I didn't intend her as a toy: me and a few friends are working on a rule system to play with napoleonic era ships :) Nice to build them, but nicier to command them against other players!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ummester Posted August 8, 2014 She has some really nice interior details and a colorful, lively looking crew. The play-ability factor does looks great, like you can just dive into the decks and move things around to your hearts content. Perhaps the short and hairy crew member is Tyrion Lannister and the Elsa is the boat that he and Varis were on at the end of Season 4 Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted August 10, 2014 Well done for your first ship, I also like the playability, a feature my ships lost in the persuit of more historical accuracy. As for the ship type I can't help you out really, it will probably be classified as a fully rigged ship when added to the index. Great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted August 11, 2014 Congratulations - you managed several things in one model that I have tried to apply to several of my ships (separately). So, I envy and praise: - the custom rigging (which I have never managed) - the working rudder (yours does not ruin the captain's quarters) - the tiled decks (which I don't do for lack of tiles and so that my minifigs don't fall down all the time...) - the accessible bow (i.e. doors and ladders to reach there) - the custom sails - the ship's bell !! - the great interior design - the accessibility of the lower decks ... and much more! Well done! ... but unfortunately, as I am German, there is some inner urge to apply a bit of criticism (which might spoil the praise, but it shouldn't): For some reason, the ship appears to be 1-2 bricks too high. I.e. if you think about skipping the hold you might find it possible to adjust the overall appearance. (Sorry ) Otherwise: very fine build! The sails are just great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spud The Viking Posted August 13, 2014 This ship is truly gorgeous! The light brown tiles compliment the built and that custom rigging... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanley KuBRICK Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Thank you your all your congratulation. It's great to see that his creation is appreciated [...] there is some inner urge to apply a bit of criticism (which might spoil the praise, but it shouldn't): For some reason, the ship appears to be 1-2 bricks too high. I.e. if you think about skipping the hold you might find it possible to adjust the overall appearance. (Sorry ) [...] No need to feel sorry. Cirticism are welcome and help to progress. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to lower this ship. It will a too difficult change to the structure. Too much to dismantle to worth it. But I keep the advice in mind for a next model. I don't see my photos anymore? Why is that? Edited August 23, 2014 by Stanley KuBRICK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stanley KuBRICK Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) I don't see my photos anymore? Why is that? Brickshelf is down for maintenance. Anybody knows more? Edited August 24, 2014 by Stanley KuBRICK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted August 25, 2014 Brickshelf is down for maintenance. Anybody knows more? It happens occasionally and nobody ever knows why or how long it . I try to upload different pictures on different servers, I also use mocpages and flickr, they won't all be down at the same time. Actually, flickr is the most reliable, never went down as far as I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
