blackdeathgr Posted January 23, 2016 Small Hermes was constructed at the fine shipyards of New Oleon and ordered to sail to Breshaun, Le Bellan, so as to assist trading there and further the interests of the great Oleander nation. Due to its experienced multinational crew, it can overcome nearly every difficulty thrown at her in the sea. The only slight drawback is the lack of armament as it is currently carrying only 4 swivel guns and one canon. Oleander citizens that don't have a ship yet, can licence this merchant ship as his/her first licenced ship for free for a month's duration, in order to test the MCRA model of the game. If no Oleander citizen is found to licence it, then any participant of BoBS can licence it again for free for a month's duration. P.S: I sooo wanted to use golden flying warrior as a figurehead :P Little Hermes I by Spy Tha, on Flickr Little Hermes deck I by Spy Tha, on Flickr Navigation I by Spy Tha, on Flickr Figurehead by Spy Tha, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusV Posted January 23, 2016 that's a pretty little ship you got there! I really like that's a wooden one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunman Posted January 23, 2016 Nice little ship you built there Blackdeathgr... I like the custom sails too :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted January 23, 2016 Cool little sloop there! The quarter deck detailing is really nice and that winged warrior is great for figurehead! It looks like a fine balanced class 2 vessel, so I would estimate it as a class 2 WR. Is there any particular reason why you do not use it ýourself for the MRCA? Have you already licensed a ship, or are you not going to participate? (In any case, letting someone borrow it is a really nice initiative! ) The rigging is looking nice - what are the material for the sails? A few suggestions: Add a jib to the forestay - should make her perform better nearer to the wind. Further, I think the mast is looking a bit short. Adding a topmast and moving the square sail up above the spanker sail would make them pull better together (right now, they are taking eachother's wind. That way, you would have a topsail sloop. I couldn't seem to find other freebuilds from you, but I might very well be wrong. However, I just want to make sure you know challenge entries does not count as freebuilds. In case I am mistaken, I hereby approve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 23, 2016 that's a pretty little ship you got there! I really like that's a wooden one Nice little ship you built there Blackdeathgr... I like the custom sails too :) Thanks! Cool little sloop there! The quarter deck detailing is really nice and that winged warrior is great for figurehead! It looks like a fine balanced class 2 vessel, so I would estimate it as a class 2 WR. Is there any particular reason why you do not use it ýourself for the MRCA? Have you already licensed a ship, or are you not going to participate? (In any case, letting someone borrow it is a really nice initiative! ) The rigging is looking nice - what are the material for the sails? A few suggestions: Add a jib to the forestay - should make her perform better nearer to the wind. Further, I think the mast is looking a bit short. Adding a topmast and moving the square sail up above the spanker sail would make them pull better together (right now, they are taking eachother's wind. That way, you would have a topsail sloop. I couldn't seem to find other freebuilds from you, but I might very well be wrong. However, I just want to make sure you know challenge entries does not count as freebuilds. In case I am mistaken, I hereby approve! Hehe, thanks for your comments! I am not participating for now at the MRCA so as to better understand the rules and to help Oleanders that (seem to me) fall back in posting MOCs. Ofc if noone else license it, i will claim it for myself. Sail cloth is called "caboto" in Greece and it is used in wooden ship model making. It feels and looks like linen but it isn't quite that. You can saturate it with water+wood glue to make it stiffer or/and water+tea to make it darker (I think i read about these technics from Cpt Green Hair somewhere in the pirate forum) Regarding the mast height, I actually considered making it taller but the ship seems so short and bulky, i opted to go without it. But i will surely try it out in my dockyard. Jib is definitely a miss. Should have added it indeed. You cant find more free builds from me? In that case i am doing something wrong I have also done Hermol d'Offren portrait and Rough beaches of the New world Thanks for approving!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted January 23, 2016 Approved as well!!! I agree with Bregir on the Class 2 WR, is that ok for you? The figurehead is very nice, I am still wondering how he is attached to the ship? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 23, 2016 Approved as well!!! I agree with Bregir on the Class 2 WR, is that ok for you? The figurehead is very nice, I am still wondering how he is attached to the ship? Thanks! A class 2 it is then Figurehead is attached using 99207 and a hinge behind it with an 1x2 plate on top. Check behind legs for further details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modelado1990 Posted January 23, 2016 Great job there blackdeath. Keep on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tezclatipoca Posted January 23, 2016 Nice looking sloop. Nice use of the new CMF winged warrior as figurehead ! This is nice of you to let an other player use the license for the MCRA. I approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted January 23, 2016 That's a nice sloop but I agree with the thought that a jib and possibly a taller mast would look better. It's also a very generous offer. I've never really liked the look of the palisade bricks on ships just because it gives the planking a vertical, rather than horizontal, appearance. But it's a solid design overall. I approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 23, 2016 I dont like palisade bricks on ships either but the majrity of my anything-brown bricks are of that type, hence their use. Major update with photos tomorrow. I have added a jib and it looks way better. Thanks for the tip Bregir and Cpt Dee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpyromaxos Posted January 23, 2016 Very nice little ship! Keep up the good work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gideon Posted January 23, 2016 Nice ship! I think you've already gotten the maritime feedback but a tip from me would be to increase the distance between the vertical part of the backdrop and the model (and maybe a smoother curving of it) when taking your pictures. Ironing it wouldn't hurt either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) A fine ship! You are lucky to have Series 15 already... Edit: added a Edited February 4, 2016 by Mike S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 24, 2016 New pics with a jib and thanks again for the tip : Little Hermes jibbed by Spy Tha, on Flickr Small Hermes deck jibbed by Spy Tha, on Flickr Little Hermes jib figurehead by Spy Tha, on Flickr If pics are so many, you can delete some of the originals :) Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 25, 2016 Nice ship! Ironing it wouldn't hurt either My fiancee just read your comment about ironing. Now she hates you till eternity!!! Hahahahahahahaha!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bregir Posted January 25, 2016 It definitely looks better with a jib! Gives it a more balance look. However, I am going to maintain that increasing the mast height 5-10 cm and moving the squaresail upwards accordingly would improve it even further. (Do not feel obliged to do it - it is more of a general remark for future ships. ) Typically, on one-masted ships, the mast is taller than the length of the hull. On the other hand, there are plenty of examples of overlap between square and spanker sail, so perhaps it would simply be best to add another squaresail on the topmast. See for instance this pic: http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads2/navy_sloop.jpg Anyways, she is still a lovely little vessel ship (I really shouldn't be calling her a ship, since she isn't a full rigged ship ), and it is really cool that you show us the result from adding the jib! Thanks! My fiancee just read your comment about ironing. Now she hates you till eternity!!! Hahahahahahahaha!!! You have awoken the Kraken! (Oh my - I probably got myself on that list too now... ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pombe Posted January 26, 2016 I'd give that jib a good jibbing! I...nevermind...I don't even know how to respond to that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stig Posted January 26, 2016 Definitely better with the jib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you everyone for your comments. Getting better by the day i hope. @Pombe: I will never stop laughing with your posts! @Bregir: Always happy to listen to your advice. Mast is indeed usually lengthier than the ship's hull. Btw that ship you posted, which name eludes me, was the most usual vessel in Aegean sea and that's how i wanted mine to look like. I have fond memories of our Xmas as a child decorating one such model ship (it is a greek custom since forever) along with the more "recent" western custom of decorating our Xmas tree. Oh, and start running! She is coming for you as well!!! @Sir Stig: The jib, definitely jibbed the ship alright! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Dee Posted January 26, 2016 The addition of the jib really transforms the overall look. It just looks so much more balanced that way. Before the bowsprit just looked forlorn and useless. Much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKJoshA Posted January 26, 2016 I for one love the log/palisade bricks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vedauwoo Posted January 30, 2016 I for one love the log/palisade bricks! I agree...I use them all the time....I figure the horizontal planking is done by the hull pieces....and palisades give it that look of "fortress at sea" as well! Arrrrgh, A fine Piraaty approval fer ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentWolf Posted February 2, 2016 A fine ship! You are lucky to have Series 15 already... I love the simplistic coloring of the ship which actually accents the design. Especially the wood features really make the ship stand out. I will echo Mike in that I am jealous you already have series 15. from Corrington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
