WIP - My first MOC to be posted. "The Black Dagger"

[martinsuper]

Alright, most of my MOCs are really big projects, and I dont feel confortable posting them until they are done. I was bored at work (like now, like always), and I came up with this idea:

1. Build a small to mid sized ship with parts I already had.

2. Have it be a "special forces" ship for my black coats.

3. Use a cataraman concept.

4. Practice with sail building.

So the "story line" behind this ship is that it is used for going behind enemy lines (blue coats VS red coats), raid enemy outposts, garrisons, etc... Hit hard, and then vanish just as fast. You can see there is a lot of sail compared to the amount of hull in the water. The ship is armed with two rotating cannons, and it relies on its speed to outrun enemy ships. The ship carries two rowboat that have room for two rowers and two more "incursion troops". If they are in a hurry, then can return to the ship and ditch the rowboats. The rowboats are carried out of the water to reduce drag. The ship has a very large rudder to avoid enemy ships and turn fast.

There is room under the mast to keep provisions, captured enemy officers, or extra troops.

The ship is cramped, but meant to be that way.

The two cannons are more for buying time, and confusing enemies than for combat.

However, this ship can be used as a "force multiplier" if needed in a larger ship battle. For instance, lets say Caribbean Clipper goes against a larger ship, once the two ships have committed to combat against each other, Black Dagger can come in a deal a crippling blow to the enemy ships' rudder, rigging, or bridge.

So, now that I have shown the WIP, "rough draft" version of this ship, here is what Im going to do now that I will allow myself to buy parts.

1. Make the back of the ship actually look like a bridge. I will also employ the steering mechanism from 6271 (Imperial red ship, I don't call it flagship because it isn't one!).

2. Scrap my current sail system (it looks gaudy to me) and use a very similiar setup to 6274 Caribbean Clipper. For the aux sail I will use something very similiar to 6271 aux sail.

3. Perhaps make custom pontoons instead of using canoes, unless you guys like them?

4. Make custom rigging for the whole thing.

Here is the flickr link to ALL of the photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12213265@N05/...57616994237159/

I would appreciate any comment/input. Just keep in mind its my first one that I am showing, AND I made it in one night out of parts on hand!

-Super!

P.S. Apprently all my pictures are too big to post otherwise... So go to the LINK!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12213265@N05/...57616994237159/

[RocketSeason]

You can post the smaller images by clicking on the "all Sizes" button and choose the medium size image. Then Right click and copy link location.

This looks good! I love the unique look of the boat. It looks very fast and very dangerous. You have a very cool pirate faction going on here indeed.

[martinsuper]

This looks good! I love the unique look of the boat. It looks very fast and very dangerous. You have a very cool pirate faction going on here indeed.

Hey thanks! As you can see, they are raiding the kitchen counter in that particular picture.

Edited April 20, 2009 by martinsuper

[Captain Blackmoor]

Nice ship you've got there! A catemaran is quite unique on this forum I believe. Nice job on the custom sails.

I should remove the cannons and add swivel guns instead since those big boys are just a little bit too big for this ship.

What are the 2 bluecoats doing in there? Taking a nap in a dinghy?

[martinsuper]

Nice ship you've got there! A catemaran is quite unique on this forum I believe. Nice job on the custom sails.

I should remove the cannons and add swivel guns instead since those big boys are just a little bit too big for this ship.

What are the 2 bluecoats doing in there? Taking a nap in a dinghy?

Well, I look at it two ways. There is realistic, and then there is LEGO realistic. If harbor sentry is possible , then I think this ship can handle the cannons!

The two blue coats are in the boats, so they can disembark quickly, and get rowing. They actually ride to their destination in the "ready" rowboats. Once the mission is over, then can either hook the rowboats back up, or ditch them and run. In which case they jump on the ship.

I thought it gave a better "feeling" of this ship being loaded to the gills for raiding, you know?

[Guss]

Nice and strange little ship Martinsuper^^ I like it, it's a very original creation !

[Erdbeereis]

I love the usage of Brickbeard's torso for the regular soldiers with the shakos. That's a great idea.

The ship has an interesting design as well, very original. Nice work, and I hope to see more MOCs from you in the future!

[Legoking]

This is a very nice MOC, since it is your first. My favorite part about your ship are the live rafts. I also like how you have the Imperial Guards sleeping in them as well. Your sails are also very nice too!

It would look nicer if you put some railings on the front of the boat.

LegoKing