[MOC] Topsail Sloop "Charlotte's Folly"

[Pdaitabird]

This little sloop is my second attempt at a sailing vessel. I decided to name her "Charlotte's Folly" because I cut the sails out of an old Charlotte 49ers t-shirt. Unlike my previous vessel, the sails can be furled and the tiller moves the rudder.

She still uses @kurigan's hull technique, which works well for achieving a gentle curve using basic plates and tiles. She's equipped with a couple of small swivel guns amidships.

 

 

Thanks for looking!

Soli Deo Gloria

[SteamSewnEmpire]

The build itself is amazing. I sort of feel like the sails overpower the very slender hull... like if you were using a material closer to that of the Lego-brand sails, it might dramatically improve the thing overall.

[Mister Phes]

@Pdaitabird, I appreciate the smaller vessels.  I always felt there aren't enough of these in the LEGO Pirates theme.  Well, only one has been officially released, and that's part of 6277 Imperial Trading Post.

Posted on the Classic Pirates Facebook Page.

[victorycount]

Yeah same here, I like it a lot. I'm just impressed how you guys make such amazing vessels!

[Pdaitabird]

@SteamSewnEmpire Thanks, and a good sugestion. Once the world gets back to normal, I'll probably try to find some better fabric...if I haven't taken the ship apart by then!

@Mister Phes @victorycount Thank you!

[Fraunces]

Waiting for the story to accompany this build in BotBS @Pdaitabird 

[Pdaitabird]

@Fraunces Thanks! I've already introduced her in Part 2 of "Mysterious Cargo" and plan to include her in more adventures soon!

[The Reader]

@PdaitabirdI really like this handsome vessel.

Could you perhaps give me some advice where I can find an explanation of the building technique of the hull? Giving her a latin-rig would fit her for the Nile River and for my Adventurers' theme. Thanks!

 

[Pdaitabird]

@The Reader Thank you!  Here is a picture of the underside - it should give you a better idea of how the hull is constructed:

The brown bricks are to fill in gaps when viewed from above.  It's surprisingly sturdy; I'm holding it by the mast in the picture.  A 3L bar holds the sides together at the bow.  For more information, I would refer you to @kurigan's topic here. He came up with the hull technique to begin with.

[The Reader]

@PdaitabirdThanks a lot. Very appreciated. I think, I will collect the bricks and give it a try.

[Stoertebricker]

Wow, really nice, havent seen @kurigan´s creations yet, really nice technique. Have to try this myself!

[kurigan]

@Pdaitabird Thanks again for the credit, little on this world makes me happier. Another great build here, neat and clean. You could easily go two studs wider, but I understand that it gets quite springy and hard to work with. Nice job on a working rig and clever use of a blue tarp 

 

@Stoertebricker well, they're nothing new, I've been around a while. Beyond Bumblebee, there, just Google search my username with "eurobricks" and most of my key contributions come right up. I suggest to all new(er) members to look back into the history of this forum, not just my work. We've had some great builders come and go, from which there is much to learn. If you find a builder that intrigues you, follow those same instructions.