SirNadroj Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Hello fellas! I've always wanted to build a totally brick-built hull [i,e, not using the hull element] so I started yesterday. Today, however, I wondered what a hull would look like that was both sculpted and paneled with angled tile sections. I'd never seen it done before, so I tried it, and I kinda like what I see, so I'll probably run with it. These photos are very rough, so no need to point out the obvious that is missing. Side: Stern: The picture doesn't show it too well, but you can see that is creates a nice rounded shape, and a neat planky texture. This project is really fun - by the way, this isn't actually going to be a "pirate" ship, but I thought it would fit better in this forum for my fellow shipwrights to see. :pir-skull: Quote
Commodore Hornbricker Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Wow that is very impressive building style. What's it going to be? Quote
Admiral M Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Very good, really shows off your talent! It's a viking longboat, isn't it... Quote
the Inventor Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 It's a nice way of making a ship without using the hull pieces, I have never seen it before but I like it. It will be interesting to see how you make the bow of the ship, looking forward to see it. (btw what sort of ship will it be) the Inventor Quote
General Armendariz Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Wow, that looks great! that planky feature is a perfect touch! Quote
Admiral Croissant Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 You sure need a lot of skills for this building stile, but it looks very nice, the bottom looks like (for example) the Prins Willim (of Cap'n Greenhair) But the side is pretty unique, I believe. I would love to see a complete with this building-style. Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I agree this technique is quite good, I like brick built hulls a lot. I still use prefab hulls though. The different plank colours work very good in my opinion. I believe this is your first ship in the pirate section of Eurobricks, and I wish you all the best with the build! Quote
General Armendariz Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I believe this is your first ship in the pirate section of Eurobricks, and I wish you all the best with the build! This isnt his first, hes made a couple others, actually more. Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 You sure need a lot of skills for this building stile, but it looks very nice, the bottom looks like (for example) the Prins Willim (of Cap'n Greenhair) But the side is pretty unique, I believe. I would love to see a complete with this building-style. Teddy is actually building the sides of his HMS Victory in that style. Bear in mind that we build the bottoms upside down for more smoothness. Though this is a crude model, you are on the right track Jordan. Good luck on it, hulls can be a headache. Quote
lego fox Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I wood like to try this on a junk, how do you trasiction from the horisontal to vertical? My onle problem is I dont have meny of thoughs brikes. Off to plunder an pillig HAHA. Quote
General Armendariz Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 My onle problem is I dont have meny of thoughs brikes. What about that huge ship you made? Quote
Admiral M Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 My only problem is that I don't have many of those bricks. What about that huge ship you made? He means brown tiles. he's got tons of normal bricks, but no brown tiles. how do I know? I share the same fate! Quote
SirNadroj Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for the feedback everyone. I know what the ship will look like in the end, but I don't know how to classify it. I suppose it'll be schooner-esque. Here are a couple more pictures: I believe this is your first ship in the pirate section of Eurobricks, and I wish you all the best with the build! Actually I've built some ships in the past - nothing too great, though. (I had in ship in my PTV entry, I've built the Dutch whaling vessel, and the H.M.S. Gaspee - those are my recent ships, anyway.) They all used the bulky hull elements, though. Teddy is actually building the sides of his HMS Victory in that style. Bear in mind that we build the bottoms upside down for more smoothness.Though this is a crude model, you are on the right track Jordan. Good luck on it, hulls can be a headache. Yeah, his is similar - both are studs out, but his is more sculpted vs. my use of hinges. I did note the upside-down thing browsing through the ship archives, but it was too tile-intensive for me. Thanks! Quote
Captain Blackmoor Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Ah yes the whaling ship, that was a very nice one. This project goes smoothly so far! The planking technique works very well. I'm not sure about the two brown slopes at the stern, how are you going to connect a rudder on that? Perhaps it's better to make that part straight down so the rudder fits on it. You can connect the rudder above the slopes of course but I think it will be flimsy then. Anyway, keep it up!! Quote
Lego_Warlord_8 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) It's looking great nadroj! I especially like that hull curve, what an idea! I can't wait to see the final creation! ~LW 8~ Edited July 2, 2009 by Lego_Warlord_8 Quote
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