Konajra Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Hello all, I have started building on my newest ship. The Consul Pust. It's a 1920 german steam fishing boat. There are no photos to be found of this ship only some images of cartboard models and a digital designed model. this is my example image: Consul Pust by Konajra, on Flickr I started designing the model in Ldraw first, like i do with all of my models. I finished the file somewhere in march. this is how my model turned out: Consul Pust final 1 by Konajra, on Flickr After some discussion on the Lowlug forum I decided to weather the ship. So that it looked more like my example: consul pust weathered by Konajra, on Flickr After that it was collecting bricks again. I still do not have all the parts I need because some bricks are in my Lugbulk Order, which I hope will be delivered somewhere in june/july. I did however had enough bricks to make a start with the brigde: Consul Pust WIP by Konajra, on Flickr That's all for now. I'll update this thread when I have build another part. Hope you like it. Quote
lightningtiger Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 I'm impressed so far 'Konajra', I really like the detailing on this.....I look forward to progress shots of the fishing boat as you go. Brick On Fish On 'Konajra' ! Quote
mrlegoman Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Mate, this is fantastic. What amazing detailing. I quite amazes me as to what one can build out of Lego! This is going to be one sweet model. Can't wait to see the finished product! Quote
Mr Copperhead Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Looks great so far! You're combining my two favorite hobbies of paper models and LEGO. Quote
MetroiD Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I'm guessing you're going to need quite a few yellowed / old grey bricks, but I'm sure the end effect will be awesome. This project is yet another good example why people shouldn't moan about their discoloured bricks - all the more possibilities to depict realistic aging! The 'bruised and weathered' look works great on your source image and I'm sure it will be absolutely striking in LEGO form once you're done with this. Keep us posted :) Quote
ER0L Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Looks like this is going to be another of your outstanding ships. Looking forward to the result! Quote
TheKingOfBuilding Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Brilliantly shaped hull, the weathering takes it to the next level! It's quite a big trawler, have you thought about the cost? And are the sails going to be brick built or custom? Quote
Konajra Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone. @ MetroiD: there are not so many yellowed/ dark grey bricks needed to get the result of the ldraw file. @ TheKingOf Building: I'm not sure what the total costs will be when I start on a new model. Every time I finish a Ldraw file that I think is worth building for real I start with collecting the bricks I need for it. I buy for about €125 euros per month on bricks and only the bricks I need for a certain model. Long live Brickstore and the Bricklink wanted list. After building three ships I know the cost for a 1 meter long model will end up somewhere from 500 till 800 euros. The smit Bison tug was the cheapest and the trawler VLI -8 the most expensive due to the sandgreen elements and a lot of dark red bricks for the hull. So collecting bricks takes me about (average) 4 to 5 months for one model. I have build some more: the deck and some deck equipment Consul Pust WIP (2) by Konajra, on Flickr At the moment this is all I can build since I am waiting to be able to order the last bricks so that I can start with the hull. After that I have to wait on my Lugbulk order to be able to fit the deck in to the hull and place the last details. when there is more I'll post it here. Hope you like it. Edited May 10, 2012 by Konajra Changed the photo to a smaller size Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Your project is a real masterpiece ...keep on with this great work! Quote
L@go Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I'm very certain that this will turn out to be just as lovely as your other ships. I really don't know of anybody else who designs large Lego ships with such eye for detail and realistic colours as you do. Keep it up - I'll be following the progress :) Quote
Pencil_42 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 This is a beautiful looking ship; I'm eagerly watching your progress! Quote
Asper Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 That's wonderful! I'm looking forward to more pictures and the final build. Quote
Laura Beinbrech Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 As an ex-Navy guy, I'm always delighted to see modernish ships around these forums, especially ones as well-build and detailed as yours. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product. Quote
Captain Green Hair Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 Again a wonderful model! How long is the model exactly, around 100 studs? I can see these type of ships having the right scale to be integrated into any private Lego town. Quote
Alexgri Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) Nice model! I hope to see news soon :) Edited May 13, 2012 by Alexgri Quote
Konajra Posted May 27, 2012 Author Posted May 27, 2012 I've continued working on the Consul Pust. after finishing the steam tug, I thought that I could start with the hull although I still miss a lot bricks. here is the result so far: Consul Pust WIP by Konajra, on Flickr Consul Pust WIP by Konajra, on Flickr And as usual I'll update this thread when I have build some more. Quote
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted May 27, 2012 Posted May 27, 2012 Wow, the hull is looking amazing. And you've got a great design, so I can't wait to see this completed. Keep it up! Quote
Konajra Posted June 14, 2012 Author Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Sorry, this time no WIP pictures. Here is my latest Ship: Consul Pust Steamtrawler by Konajra, on Flickr Consul Pust Steamtrawler by Konajra, on Flickr Consul Pust Steamtrawler by Konajra, on Flickr Consul Pust Steamtrawler by Konajra, on Flickr more on my flickr account Edited June 14, 2012 by Konajra Quote
gotoAndLego Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 That looks great. I like the 1x2 grille pieces for the stairs. Many excellent details. Quote
L@go Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 It's just as wonderful as your other ships, and it's absolutely amazing how many realistic details you manage to cram into these. I agree about the ladders made from grille tiles, that's a great way to make them. You know, these look huge and imposing in pictures. I can just guess how impressive they must be when they're on a table before you :) Quote
Konajra Posted June 15, 2012 Author Posted June 15, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words. @ Alexgri: I don't know the exact cost because I had already a nice amount of bricks in my collection, but it did cost enough. Quote
LegoJalex Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 That is amazing! I really love it. Fascinating to see all the details. Are there any indoor interior to see? Quote
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